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Surface tension

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Reference
Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
09 Apr - 21 Jun 2014
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 115 (Surface Tension of Aqueous Solutions)
Version / remarks:
27 July 1995
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.5 (Surface Tension)
Version / remarks:
30 May 2008
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
The Department of Health of the Government of the United Kingdom
Type of method:
ring method
Key result
Surface tension:
72.5 mN/m
Temp.:
22 °C
Conc.:
1 g/L

Calibration factor

The readings, temperatures and the corresponding calibration factors for purified water are shown in the tables below.

Table 1: Sample 1

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (°C)

Literature value (mN/m)

Calibration factor

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

 

Mean calibration factor = 0.999

Table 2: Sample 2

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (°C)

Literature value (mN/m)

Calibration factor

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

72.5

22.0

72.41

0.999

 

Mean calibration factor = 0.999

Sample solution readings

The readings, times and temperatures for the sample solution are shown in the tables below

Table 3: Sample 1

Time (minutes)

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (°C)

126

72.5

22.0

142

72.5

22.0

156

72.5

22.0

171

72.5

22.0

185

72.5

22.0

 

Mean sample reading = 72.5 mN/m

Table 4: Sample 2

Time (minutes)

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (°C)

134

72.5

22.0

149

72.5

22.0

163

72.5

22.0

178

72.5

22.0

191

72.5

22.0

 

Mean sample reading = 72.5 mN/m

Summary

Sample 1: 72.5 mN/m

Sample 2: 72.5 mN/m

Mean: 72.5 mN/m

Temperature: 22.0 ± 0.5°C

pH of sample solution: Sample 1 = 5.17; Sample 2 = 4.70

Conclusion:

The mean surface tension of duplicate nominal 1.0 g/L solutions of test item in water has been determined to be 72.5 mN/m at 22.0 ± 0.5°C (individual replicate values being 72.5 and 72.5 mN/m). The test item is considered not to be a surface-active item.

Conclusions:
A surface tension value of 72.5 mN/m at 22.0 ± 0.5°C for a nominal 1.0 g/L solutions was determined for the test substance using a relevant test method and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable.

Description of key information

Surface tension:  72.5 mN/m at 22.0 ± 0.5°C for a nominal 1.0 g/L solution (OECD 115)

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

A surface tension value of 72.5 mN/m at 22.0 ± 0.5°C for a nominal 1.0 g/L solution was determined for the submission substance using the ring method in accordance with OECD Test Guideline 115 and in compliance with GLP. The result is considered to be reliable. At the nominal concentration tested, it is expected that the measured surface tension is for the Gem Diol form of the submission substance.

A surface tension value of 33.6 mN/m for the neat product was reported for Cyrene™ (Pers. comm). No further information is available and no reliability could be assigned.