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Melting point / freezing point

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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
07.01.2013 to 23.01.2013
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed using standard test guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: capillary method
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The temperature at which substance changes its phase at standard atmospheric pressure
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary method
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
39.6 °C
Atm. press.:
995 hPa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Remarks on result:
other: No other detail available
Conclusions:
The melting point of test chemical by the capillary method was determine to be 39.6 deg C at an atmospheric pressure of 995 hPa.
Executive summary:

The melting point of test chemical by the capillary method was determine to be 39.6 deg C at an atmospheric pressure of 995 hPa. There was no decomposition & sublimation observed of Sorbitan monostearate,ethoxylated at the melting point.

Description of key information

The melting point of test chemical by the capillary method was determine to be 39.6 deg C at an atmospheric pressure of 995 hPa. There was no decomposition & sublimation observed of test chemical at the melting point.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
39.6 °C

Additional information

The melting point of test chemical by the capillary method was determine to be 39.6 deg C at an atmospheric pressure of 995 hPa. There was no decomposition & sublimation observed of test chemical at the melting point.

From other authoritative databases melting point of test chemical determine in the range between 45-50 °C.