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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
12/2007 to 03/2008
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail
Remarks:
The description of the substance comes from a dedicated experimental study report. The substance is adequately defined (with certificate of analysis). Therefore full reliability applies.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
GLP compliance:
no
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
liquid
Colour:
transparent, clear to pale yellow
Odour:
other: peach, apricot
Substance type:
organic

According to method OPPTS 830.6303, the appearance was assessed at 20ºC and 1 atm.

Executive summary:

According to OPPTS guidelines, the test substance is described as a colourless to pale yellow, transparent, liquid under ambient temperature and pressure, with an odour of peach or apricot.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
not specified
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
No specific guideline is required according to REACh TGD. Data comes from a recognised authority review. Therefore it will be considered as reliable, with the restriction that no purity is stated.
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to other study
Qualifier:
no guideline required
Principles of method if other than guideline:
No data.
GLP compliance:
no
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Colour:
colorless to yellow
Odour:
other: strong fruity odor suggestive of peach
Conclusions:
The substance is liquid under ambient temperature and pressure.
Executive summary:

The US EPA RED on the pesticide Furanone provides, as secondary source, some physico-chemical properties on the two compounds of Furanone, including physical form.

It describes the substance of the present dossier as a colorless to yellow liquid, with a strong peach odour.

Description of key information

The substance is described as a colourless to pale yellow liquid, with strong peach odour.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid

Additional information

The physical state and odour of the substance are reported in a fully reliable experimental study, conducted by the registrant. It is consistent with literature data.