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Melting point / freezing point

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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2017-09-21 to 2018-02-12
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 90 - <= 120 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013.3 hPa
Decomposition:
yes
Remarks:
After melting, decomposition started
Remarks on result:
other: Exact melting point could not be determined

Two DSC measurements with a heating rate of 10 K/min showed an endothermal effect (melting) in the temperature range of 90 to 120 °C. The second measurement was terminated at 150 °C to ensure that the endothermal effect is the melting effect.

The results of the DSC measurements are shown below:

Table 1: Melting point (DSC measurements)

DSC run

Weigh-in / mg

Starting temperature / °C

Final test temperature / °C

Temperature range (endothermal) / °C

Onset / °C

Crucible

Observations after the measurement

1

11.28

25

500

90 - 120

100.6

Aluminium with hole

Black residue, mass loss: 76%

2

11.67

25

150

90 - 120

94.3

Aluminium with hole

Test item was a solidified melt, mass loss: 2%

 

Conclusions:
The test item had a melting range of 90 to 120 °C. After melting, decomposition began.
Executive summary:

The melting point / melting range of the test item was determined by DSC measurement according to OECD 102. The test item had a melting range of 90 to 120 °C under atmospheric conditions. After the melting range, decomposition of the sample was observed.

Description of key information

The melting point / melting range of the test item was determined by DSC measurement according to OECD 102. The test item had a melting range of 90 to 120 °C under atmospheric conditions. After the melting range, decomposition of the sample was observed.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
97.5 °C

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