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Physical & Chemical properties

Viscosity

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Reference
Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
4.29
Conclusions:
The measured kinematic viscositty of hexadecane at 20°C is 4.29 mm2/s.
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity of hexadecane, measured at 20°C according to the EN ISO 3104 method, is 4.29 mm2/s.

Description of key information

The kinematic viscosity of hexadecane, measured at 25°C according to the EN ISO 3104 method, is between 3.0 and 5.0 mm2/s.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
4.51 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

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