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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:
11.01.2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Version / remarks:
Council Regulation (EC) No.440/2008, Published in O.J. L 142, 2008
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
201.4 °C
Atm. press.:
98.9 kPa
Decomposition:
yes
Remarks:
No peak corresponding to boiling of test item was observed to the temperature at which the thermal decomposition started.
Decomp. temp.:
°C
Conclusions:
Melting temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, is 201.4 °C, i.e. 474.5 K.Extended uncertainty of determination is ± 0.35 °C.Extended uncertainty was calculated using a coverage factor of 2.The melting is connected with thermal decomposition of test item. No peak corresponding to boiling of test item was observed to the temperature at which the thermal decomposition started.Boiling temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, could not be determined due to thermal decomposition of test item.
Executive summary:

The melting and boiling temperatures of the test item, Pigment Yellow 4, were investigated. The Differential Scanning Calorimetry method was used.

The procedures used in the study were in accordance with:

-             Method A.1. Melting/Freezing temperature, Council Regulation (EC) No.440/2008, Published in O.J. L 142, 2008

-             OECD Test Guideline No.102, Melting Point/Melting Range, Adopted July 27, 1995

-             Method A.2 – Boiling Temperature (1.6.6.2 Differential scanning calorimetry), Council Regulation (EC) No.440/2008, Published in O.J. L 142, 2008

-             OECD Test Guideline No 103, Boiling Point, Adopted July 27, 1995

 

Melting temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, is 201.4 °C, i.e. 474.5 K.

Extended uncertainty of determination is ± 0.35 °C.

Extended uncertainty was calculated using a coverage factor of 2.

The melting is connected with thermal decomposition of test item. No peak corresponding to boiling of test item was observed to the temperature at which the thermal decomposition started.

Boiling temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, could not be determined due to thermal decomposition of test item.

Description of key information

Melting temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, is 201.4 °C, i.e. 474.5 K.

Extended uncertainty of determination is ± 0.35 °C.

Extended uncertainty was calculated using a coverage factor of 2.

The melting is connected with thermal decomposition of test item. No peak corresponding to boiling of test item was observed to the temperature at which the thermal decomposition started.

Boiling temperature of test item, Pigment Yellow 4, could not be determined due to thermal decomposition of test item.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
201.4 °C

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