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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: available as an unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D-1544
Deviations:
not specified
Principles of method if other than guideline:
State of the substance information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information on the state of the substance.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
other: transparant liquid free of sediment and haze
Colour:
3-13 Gardner (ASTM D-1544).
Odour:
characteristic of aromatic compounds
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 65996-79-4 is a transparant liquid free of sediment and haze. Its colour rates as 3-13 Gardner and it has an odour characteristic of organic compounds. It is an organic substance.
Executive summary:

At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 65996-79-4 is a transparant liquid free of sediment and haze. Its colour rates as 3-13 Gardner and it has an odour characteristic of organic compounds. It is an organic substance. Data was received from the company confirming the physical state, colour, odour and substance type. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP status not known, guideline study, available as unpublished report, limitations in design and/or reporting but otherwise adequate for assessment.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
Guideline:
other: DIN ISO 4630 (Gardner colour)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Remarks:
Product name: RÜTGERS 02, RÜTGERS 04, RÜTGERS 05, RÜTGERS 06, RÜTGERS 07 and RÜTGERS 08
Key result
Colour:
Gardner colour (pure): 4 to 8
Odour:
characteristic of aromatic compounds
Substance type:
petroleum product
Conclusions:
At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with a CAS no. 68477-54-3 ia a liquid with a Gardner colour of 4 to 8, and an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds. It is a petroleum product.
Executive summary:

Data was received from the company confirming the physical state, form, colour, odour and substance type. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use. At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with a CAS no.68477 -54 -3 is a liquid with a Gardner colour of 4 to 8, and an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds. It is a petroleum product.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: available as an unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
Principles of method if other than guideline:
State of the substance information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company's headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream, this was deemed to be acceptable information on the state of the substance.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Colour:
yellow
Odour:
characteristic of aromatic compounds
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 68477-54-3 is a yellow liquid with an odour characteristic of organic compounds. It is an organic substance.
Executive summary:

At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 68477-54-3 is a yellow liquid with an odour characteristic of organic compounds. It is an organic substance. Data was received from the company confirming the physical state, colour, odour and substance type. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: available as an unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Deviations:
not specified
Principles of method if other than guideline:
State of the substance information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information on the state of the substance.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Conclusions:
At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 68526-56-7 is a liquid.
Executive summary:

At 20°C and 1013 hPa the substance with CAS number 68526-56-7 is a liquid. Data was received from the company confirming the physical state. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Observation
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Not reported
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP No Data, Guideline, Available as statement, Acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: EPA OPPTS 830.6302 (Colour) EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State) EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
State of the substance information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information on the state of the substance.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
other: clear
Colour:
Colourless: 0.4 (Gardner)
Odour:
other: Gasoline like
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
The physical state of CAS Number 94733-07-0has been determined to be clear liquid form, colourless 0.4 (Gardner), gasoline like odour, substance type is organic.
Executive summary:

This statement letter uses guidelines to determine the physical state of the substance. It is considered adequate for assessment. The physical state of CAS Number 94733-07-0 has been determined to be clear liquid form, colourless: 0.4 (Gardner) , gasoline like odour, substance type is organic.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: unknown
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP Unknown, Guideline Unknown, available as unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
Principles of method if other than guideline:
State of the substance information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information on the state of the substance.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Colour:
Max. Gardner 3
Odour:
characteristic of aromatic compounds
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
The appearance of CAS Number 101416-62-5 has been determined as being Liquid, Colour Max. Gardner 3, organic with an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds.
Executive summary:

This data has been supplied by a registrant of CAS Number 101316-62-5 and is considered adequate for assessment. The appearance of CAS Number 101416-62-5 has been determined as being Liquid, Colour Max. Gardner 3, organic with an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Observation
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Not reported
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP unknown, guideline study, available in Statement Letter, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: OPPTS 830.6303(physical state); OPPTS 830.6302 (Colour); OPPTS 830.6304 (Odour)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
not specified
Colour:
Slight yellow- slight brown
Odour:
other: aromatic
Substance type:
other: not reported
Conclusions:
CAS No 101316-62-5 has been determined as slight yellow-slight brown liquid with aromatic odour using guideline OPPTS 830.6303 (physical state), OPPTS 830.6302 (Colour) and OPPTS 830.6304 (Odour).
Executive summary:

This data has been provided in the form of a statment letter from the registrant and is considered adequate for assessment. CAS No 101316-62-5 has been determined as slight yellow-slight brown liquid with aromatic odour using guideline OPPTS 830.6303 (physical state), OPPTS 830.6302 (Colour) and OPPTS 830.6304 (Odour).

Description of key information

Review of the collated information indicates that the streams are colourless to green/brown liquids with aromatic or organic compound or gasoline odours.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid

Additional information

Company data, confirming the physical state, form, colour, odour and substance type, are available from BASF (2009) for the stream 94733-07-0 (organic clear liquid form, colourless 0.4 (Gardner), gasoline like odour); from Dow Benelux (2009) for the stream 68526-56-7 (liquid); from SABIC Europe (2009) for the stream 68477-54-3 (organic yellow liquid with an odour characteristic of organic compounds); from Rütgers (2010a) for the stream 68477-54-3 (petroleum product liquid with a Gardner colour of 4 to 8, and an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds); from Rütgers (2009a) for 65996-79-4 (organic transparant liquid free of sediment and haze, 3-13 Gardner with an odour characteristic of organic compounds); from Rütgers Germany (2009b) for stream 101316-62-5 (Liquid, Colour Max. Gardner 3, organic with an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds); and from T&D Rütgers Germany (2010b) for the stream 101316-62-5 (slight yellow-slight brown liquid with aromatic odour using guideline OPPTS 830.6303 (physical state), OPPTS 830.6302 (Colour) and OPPTS 830.6304 (Odour)).