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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
The study was conducted between 6 March 1998 and 17 May 1998
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Sponsor's identification: BHES-100X
Batch number: 1A0110
Date received: 20 January 1998
Storage conditions: room temperature in the dark
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 303 - <= 323 K
Atm. press.:
100.8 kPa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

Thermographic data for determinations 1 and 2 are shown the tables below.

Determination 1

Thermal event

Interpretation

Temperature

°C

K

Broad endotherm

Melting range

29.6 to 49.9

303 to 323

Determination 2

Thermal event

Interpretation

Temperature

°C

K

Broad endotherm

Melting range

29.4 to 50.0

303 to 323

Mean melting range = 303 to 323 ± 0.5 K

Atmospheric pressure: 100.8 kPa

Conclusions:
BHES-100X has been determined to melt over the range 303 to 323 ± 0.5 K at an atmospheric pressure of 100.8 kPa.
Executive summary:

Melted over the range 303 to 323 ± 0.5K, by differential scanning calorimetry, using ASTM E537-86 and Method 102 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.

Description of key information

BHES-100X has been determined to melt over the range 303 to 323 ± 0.5 K at an atmospheric pressure of 100.8 kPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
303 K

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