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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:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ISO 3146
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 53765
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN EN ISO 11357-1
Deviations:
no
Principles of method if other than guideline:
This method is used to determine the heat transfer (melting temperature, melting range) by differential scanning calorimetrie (DSC). Also, the following test properties can be determined: melting point/melting range, Glas-transition temperature and heat of fusion.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): N-(2-hydroxyethyl) stearamide
- Lot/batch No.: 5103859
- Other
- Product: ZW.PR. 1037
- Production date: 11.01.2012
Melting / freezing pt.:
88.8 °C

None

Conclusions:
Under the test conditions the melting point of the test substance was determined to be 88.8°C using DSC.
Executive summary:

A study was conducted to determine the melting point of the test substance using DSC according to the protocols of ISO 3146 and DIN 53765, DIN EN ISO 11357-1. Under the test conditions the melting point of the test substance was determined to be 88.8°C.

Description of key information

The melting point was determined according to ISO Method 3146, DIN Method 53765 and DIN EN ISO 11357 -1 (Just, 2003).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
88.8 °C

Additional information