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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
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: This study was selected as the key study because the information provided for the hazard endpoint is sufficient for the purpose of classification and labeling and/or risk assessment.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Remarks:
The study was conducted according to the test guidelines in effect at the time of study conduct.
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary method
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 49.3 - <= 49.5 °C
Remarks on result:
other: test done at normal atmospheric pressure

The preliminary test indicated that the melting point of the test substance, was approximately 49.3°C.

Definitive Test

Replicate

Melting

 

Temperature (°C)

1

49.4

2

49.4

3

49.3

Mean

49.4 ± 0.1 °C

Conclusions:
This study and the conclusions which are drawn from it fulfill the quality criteria (validity, reliability, repeatability).
The melting point of the test substance was determined to be 49.4 ± 0.1 °C
Executive summary:

A melting point test ( EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range) was conducted on the test substance using a Mettler

FP900 Thermo system. The melting point of the test substance was determined to be 49.4 ± 0.1 °C

Description of key information

49.4 ± 0.1 °C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
49.4 °C

Additional information

EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range)