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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Already evaluated by the Competent Authorities for Biocides and Existing Substance Regulations.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition
Author:
Lide DR
Year:
2006
Bibliographic source:
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Handbook data.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Not stated

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Copper sulphate
EC Number:
231-847-6
EC Name:
Copper sulphate
Cas Number:
7758-98-7
Molecular formula:
CuSO4
IUPAC Name:
copper(2+) sulfate

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
110 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Copper sulphate pentahydrate decomposes at 110°C, with loss of water of crystalisation giving rise to the anhydrous form.
Executive summary:

Copper sulphate pentahydrate decomposes at 110°C, with loss of crystallisation giving rise to the anhydrous form.