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Viscosity

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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
Jan. 11, 2010
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP guideline study.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D446/07
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
54.14
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
40.36
Conclusions:
The viscosity at 20 degree C was 54.14 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 40.36 mm2/s.
Executive summary:

Viscosity was measured using a capillary method. The viscosity at 20 degree C was 54.14 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 40.36 mm2/s.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
July 30, 2010
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP guideline study.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D446/07
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
48.3
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
19.5
Conclusions:
The viscosity at 20 degree C was 48.3 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 19.5 mm2/s.
Executive summary:

Viscosity was measured using a capillary method. The viscosity at 20 degree C was 44.09 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 19.5 mm2/s.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
April 2, 2009
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP guideline study.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D446/07
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
41.45
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
20.48
Conclusions:
The viscosity at 20 degree C was 41.45 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 20.48 mm2/s.
Executive summary:

Viscosity was measured using a capillary method. The viscosity at 20 degree C was 41.45 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 20.48 mm2/s.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
April 2, 2010
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Guideline study.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D446/07
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
66.17
Temp.:
40°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
24.76
Executive summary:

Viscosity was measured using a capillary method. The viscosity at 20 degree C was 66.17 mm2/s. The viscosity at 40 degree C was 24.76 mm2/s.

Description of key information

Data from four guideline studies -

an individual company's substance may have viscosity results that are above or below the criterion for classification as an aspiration hazard.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
19.5 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
40 °C

Additional information

Viscosity was determined by capillary method in four guideline studies, with results ranging from 19.5-40.36 mm2/s at 40 degrees C, and 41.45-54.14 mm2/s at 20 degrees C. The key value was the lowest result obtained.