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Viscosity

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Reference
Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
not specified
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2006
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Information from peer reviewed reference
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The method was not reported.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Information not reported.
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
34
Remarks on result:
other: Reported as 34 cP at 20ºC.
Executive summary:

Information regarding viscosity of hexylene glycol was sourced from Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (14th Ed.), which used primary and peer-reviewed sources, and thus is considered valid. The viscosity is reported to be 34 mPa.s at 20 ºC.

Description of key information

Information regarding viscosity of hexylene glycol was sourced from Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (14th Ed.), which used primary and peer-reviewed sources, and thus is considered valid. The viscosity is reported to be 34 mPa.s at 20 ºC. 

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
34 mPa · s (dynamic)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

Information regarding viscosity of hexylene glycol was sourced from Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (14th Ed), which used primary and peer-reviewed sources, and thus is considered valid. The viscosity is reported to be 34 mPa.s at 20 ºC.