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Administrative data

Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
Between 25 August 2010 and 16 October 2010.
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: see 'Remark'
Remarks:
Study conducted in compliance with agreed protocols, with no or minor deviations from standard test guidelines and/or minor methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results. The study report was conclusive, done to a valid guideline and the study was conducted under GLP conditions.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.5 (Surface Tension)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
The surface tension result was not corrected using the Harkins-Jordan correction table
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 115 (Surface Tension of Aqueous Solutions)
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
The surface tension result was not corrected using the Harkins-Jordan correction table
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The surface tension result was not corrected using the Harkins-Jordan correction table as the correction is not applicable to the apparatus used. Once calibrated, the balance and ring assembly used in this test give a direct reading for surface tension that is within the required accuracy
(± 0.5 mN/m); this is as a result of the reduced ring dimensions.
This deviation has been considered not to have affected the integrity of the study.
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
ring method

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
X-3383
IUPAC Name:
X-3383
Details on test material:
Sponsor's identification: X-3383
Description : Pale yellow viscous liquid
Purity : approx. 77 % w/w in mineral oil
Batch/Lot number: Not supplied
Date received : 10 August 2010
Storage conditions: Room temperature in the dark
Expiry date : 06 August 2016

The integrity of supplied data relating to the identity, purity and stability of the test item is the responsibility of the Sponsor.

Results and discussion

Surface tension
Surface tension:
58.1 mN/m
Temp.:
21.4 °C
Conc.:
0.824 g/L
Remarks on result:
other: Consequently, the test item can be considered to be surface-active.

Any other information on results incl. tables

Results

Sample solution concentration

The mean total peak areas relating to the standard and sample solutions are shown in the following table:

Solution

MeanArea

Standard 920 mg/l

4.194 x 103

Standard 929 mg/l

4.457 x 103

Sample A

3.475 x 103

Sample B

3.252 x 103

Mean sample solution concentration = 0.824 g/l

Calibration factor (f)

The readings, temperatures and the corresponding calibration factors for glass double-distilled water are shown in the following table:

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (ºC)

Literature Value (mN/m)

Calibration Factor

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

72.5

21.4

72.50

1.000

Mean Calibration Factor = 1.000


Sample solution readings

The readings, times and temperatures for the sample solution are shown in the following table:

Time (mins)

Reading (mN/m)

Temperature (ºC)

117

58.0

21.4

124

58.5

21.4

130

58.0

21.4

136

58.0

21.4

140

58.0

21.4

Mean reading: 58.1 mN/m
Surface tension
 = reading x calibration factor
            = 58.1 x 1.000
            = 58.1 mN/m
Temperature
: 21.4 ± 0.5ºC
pH of sample solution
: 6.0

Validation

The linearity of the detector response with respect to concentration was assessed over the nominal concentration range of 0 to 30000 mg/l. This was satisfactory with a correlation coefficient of 1.000 being obtained.

Recovery of analysis of the sample procedure was assessed and proved adequate for the test.

At a nominal concentration of 1000 mg/l, a mean percentage recovery of 87.3% was obtained (range 84.9 to 89.3%).

Concentrations have been corrected for recovery of analysis.


Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The surface tension of a 0.824 g/l solution of test item has been determined to be 58.1 mN/m at 21.4 ± 0.5°C. Consequently, the test item can be considered to be surface-active.
Executive summary:

Method

The determination was carried out using a White Electrical Institute interfacial tension balance and a procedure based on the ISO 304 ring method. With the exception of the following deviation, the experintal procedure used was designed to be compatible with those specified in Method A5 Surface Tension ofCommissionRegulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 and Method 115 of the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.

  • The surface tension result was not corrected using the Harkins-Jordan correction table as the correction is not applicable to the apparatus used. Once calibrated, the balance and ring assembly used in this test give a direct reading for surface tension that is within the required accuracy (± 0.5 mN/m); this is as a result of the reduced ring dimensions.
This deviation has been considered not to have affected the integrity of the study.

Conclusion

The surface tension of a 0.824 g/l solution of test item has been determined to be 58.1 mN/m at 21.4 ± 0.5°C. Consequently, the test item can be considered to be surface-active.