Quaternary ammonium compounds, C14-18 (even numbered) and C18 unsaturated-alkyl-hydroxyethyl-dimethyl, chlorides

Appearance / physical state / colour

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

appearance / physical state / colour

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

23 February 2017-06 June 2017

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail

Justification for type of information:

Data comes from appearance study in a GLP report. The substance is considered to be adequately characterised with purity. Therefore full validation applies.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 830.6302 (Color)

Version / remarks:

1996

Deviations:

no

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)

Version / remarks:

1996

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Remarks:

UK GLP compliance programme (inspected on 05 July 2016 / signed on 28 Octobre 2016)

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:

liquid

Key result

Form:

solid

Colour:

White

Odour:

other: no data

Substance type:

organic

Results

Description of the Color

The sample of test item was visually assessed to be white at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC.

The Munsell® color parameters are shown here below:

Overall result:

Neutral value= 9.5

% reflectance=90.0%

Description of the Physical State

The sample of test item was visually assessed at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC to be an opaque, free-flowing, soft, fine powder, which forms hard clumps (not easily broken down) of various sizes.

Conclusions:

The sample of test item was visually assessed to be white at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC.The sample of test item was visually assessed at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC to be an opaque, free-flowing, soft, fine powder, which forms hard clumps (not easily broken down) of various sizes.

Executive summary:

The determinations of the color and the physical state were performed using procedures designed to be compatible with Methods 830.6302 and 830.6303 of the OCSPP Guidelines (formerly OPPTS Guidelines), August 1996.

The determination of the odor could not be performed, as there was insufficient data available to assess the inhalation hazards of the test item. The safety data sheet provided by the Sponsor indicated the precautionary statement P260 (Do not breathe mist, vapors).

A sample of test item was visually assessed at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC to be a white, opaque, free-flowing, soft, fine powder, which forms hard clumps (not easily broken down) of various sizes. The color was classified as N 9.5/90.0% R using the Munsell® Color System.

Description of key information

White solid

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:

solid

Additional information

The determinations of the color and the physical state were performed using procedures designed to be compatible with Methods 830.6302 and 830.6303 of the OCSPP Guidelines (formerly OPPTS Guidelines), August 1996.

The determination of the odor could not be performed, as there was insufficient data available to assess the inhalation hazards of the test item. The safety data sheet provided by the Sponsor indicated the precautionary statement P260 (Do not breathe mist, vapors).

A sample of test item was visually assessed at 20.0 ± 0.5 ºC to be a white, opaque, free-flowing, soft, fine powder, which forms hard clumps (not easily broken down) of various sizes. The color was classified as N 9.5/90.0% R using the Munsell® Color System.