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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:
July 06, 2017 - July 11, 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
> 500 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Decomposition:
yes

Two DSC measurements with a heating rate of 10 K/min showed an endothermal effect in the temperature range of 105 – 130 °C. Visual inspection of the 2nd measurement did not show any melting of the test item.

The results of the DSC measurements are summarized inTable 1.

Table1: Melting point (DSC measurements)

Ident No.

Test item /

mg

Starting temperature /

°C

Final test temperature /

°C

Temperature range (endo-thermal) /

°C

Onset (melting) / °C

Crucible

Observations after the measurement

36360

17.31

25

500

-

-

Aluminium with a hole

Test item decomposed, black residue: 84 % mass loss

36374

11.21

25

300

105 – 130

-

Aluminium with a hole

Test item appeared unchanged: 6 % mass loss

Executive summary:

The test item did not show any melting up to 500 °C.

Description of key information

The test item did not show any melting up to 500 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

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