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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (ASTM) without GLP.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM 97-08
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
Not specified
Type of method:
pour point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
9 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 atm
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Remarks on result:
other: Pour Point

CALIBRATION

SUBSTANCE USED FOR CALIBRATION: Water

POUR POINT (THEORY): 0 °C

POUR POINT (EXPERIMENTAL): 0 °C

MEASUREMENT

1ST POUR POINT TEST: 9 °C

2ND POUR POINT TEST: 9 °C

POUR POINT AVERAGE : 9 °C

Conclusions:
Average pour point: 9°C at atmospheric pressure.
Executive summary:

Hydrocarbons, C14-C17, n-alkanes, <2% aromatics is measured according to ASTM D 97 -08. The pour point is detected to be 9°C at atmospheric pressure.

Description of key information

Hydrocarbons, C14-C17, n-alkanes, <2% aromatics is measured according to ASTM D 97 -08. The pour point is detected to be 9°C at atmospheric pressure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
9 °C

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