Docosan-1-ol

Density

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

relative density

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2010-05-03

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions

Remarks:

Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (DIN EN ISO) without GLP.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: DIN EN ISO 1183-1

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

buoyancy method

Key result

Type:

relative density

Density:

0.854

Temp.:

20 °C

Repeat determination details: Test 1 / Test 2 / Test 3

Calibration

Date:26.04.2010

Operator:J. Wolter

weight 1g:1.0000g

weight 100g:100.0000g

Water density at 20°C (theory):0.9982g/ml

Measurement

(triple determination)

temperature in °C:20 / 20 / 20

Weight of solid in air in g:3.0598 / 3.4127 / 1.8806

Weight of solid in liquid in g:2.5554 / 2.8306 / 1.5605

relative density:0.857 / 0.853 / 0.853

Conclusions:

A relative density of 0.854 at 20°C was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered to be reliable.

Executive summary:

Docosan-1 -ol was determined according DIN EN ISO 1183 -1. The relative density was determined to be 0.854 at 20°C.

Description of key information

The relative density of docosan-1-ol is 0.854 at 20°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:

0.854

Additional information

A relative density of 0.854 at 20°C was determined for docosan-1 -ol using a buoyancy method in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1183-1. The result is considered to be reliable.

Discussion of trends in the Category of C6-24 linear and essentially-linear aliphatic alcohols:

The relative density values are similar across the category. Values are consistently within the range 0.80 - 0.90 at ambient temperature.