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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
1.173
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.1727 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.1727 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
1.293
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.2928 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.2928 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
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other: GLP status not known, guideline study, available as unpublished report, limitations in design and/or reporting but otherwise adequate for assessment.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:
other: DIN 51562
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: Not reported
Key result
Temp.:
other: 25.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
>= 1.1 - <= 1.9
Remarks on result:
other: Result for RÜTGERS 02, RÜTGERS 04, RÜTGERS 05, RÜTGERS 06, RÜTGERS 07 and RÜTGERS 08.
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of CAS 68477-54-3 is in the range 1.1 mm2/s to 1.9 mm2/s at 25ºC.
Executive summary:

Data was received from the company reporting kinematic viscosity. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use. The kinematic viscosity of CAS 68477-54-3 is in the range 1.1 mm2/s to 1.9 mm2/s at 25ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
2.717
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 2.7172 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 2.7172 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
0.95
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 0.9504 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 0.9504 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
3.033
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 3.0326 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 3.0326 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
21.06 - 23.10.2007
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP Compliant, Guideline study, available as unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
other: mm2/s
Value:
1.81
Remarks on result:
other: Kinematic viscosity

Study also provided data as follows: Kinematic viscosity v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C; Dynamic viscosity n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20 Degs C; n = 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.

Conclusions:
Kinematic viscosity for C9-Schnitt (B1 14002) was measured as v = 1.81 mm2/s at 20.0 Degs C; v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C. Dynamic viscosity was calculated to be n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20.0 Degs C; n= 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.
Executive summary:

This is a GLP compliant, guideline study considered adequate for assessment.

Kinematic viscosity for C9-Schnitt (B1 14002) was measured as v = 1.81 mm2/s at 20.0 Degs C; v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C. Dynamic viscosity was calculated to be n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20.0 Degs C; n= 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
1.212
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.2119 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.2119 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
Version / remarks:
IP 71 method followed
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
1.113
Conclusions:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.1134 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.1134 mm2/s at 40ºC.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
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 as statement letter from registrant, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 53018
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: No data
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
2.39

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Conclusions:
Dynamic viscosity has been determined for CAS No 101316-62-5 as 2.39 mPa s at 20 Degs C.
Executive summary:

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.

Dynamic viscosity has been determined for CAS No 101316-62-5 as 2.39 mPa s at 20 Degs C.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
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 as statement letter from registrant, acceptable with restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 51562
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: No data
Key result
Temp.:
other: 25.0°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
1.6

no further details

Conclusions:
Kinematic viscosity has been determined for Cas No 101316-62-5 as 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C
Executive summary:

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.

Dynamic viscosity has been determined for Cas No 101316-62-5 as 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C.

Description of key information

Viscosity data are available for 3 proprietary streams within this category, with kinematic viscosity ranging from 1.11 to 1.9 mm2/s at 20°C and dynamic viscosity

ranging from 1.71 to 2.37 mPa.s at 20°C. Viscosity was also measured for 7 lead registrant streams in 2018 and the values ranged from 0.95 to 3.03 mm2/s at 40°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
1.9 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The viscosity values for streams in this category have been taken from lead-registrant data, proprietary data, study reports and certificates of analysis. These data will be read across to all category members.

Lead-registrant data (Intertek, 2018):

EC 266 -013 -0 (CAS#65996-79 -4): 0.9769 Kg/L;

EC 270 -737 -2 (CAS#68477-54-3): 0.9301 Kg/L;

EC 270 -790 -1 (CAS#68478-10-4): 0.9715 Kg/L;

EC 271 -138 -9 (CAS#68516-20-1): 0.9138 Kg/L;

EC 271 -213 -6 (CAS#68526-56-7): 0.9799 Kg/L;

EC 305 -586 -4 (CAS#94733-07-0): 0.9542 Kg/L;

EC 309 -867 -2 (CAS#101316-62-5): 0.9726 Kg/L.

Proprietary data:

EC 305 -586 -4 (CAS#94733-07-0): Kinematic viscosity is 1.81 mm2/s at 20°C and dynamic viscosity is 1.71 mPa.s at 20°C (BASF, 2007a).

EC 309 -867 -2 (CAS#101316-62-5): Kinematic viscosity is 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C and dynamic viscosity is 2.39 mPa.s at 20°C (Rutgers, 2010b,c).

EC 270 -737 -2 (CAS#68477-54-3): Kinematic viscosity: 1.1 - 1.9mm2/s at 25 °C (RÜTGERS 2010a, 2010b, 2010c).

The mean kinematic viscosity value is 1.6 mm2/s at 20°C and this has been used to complete the ‘key value for chemical safety assessment’.