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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP study conducted in compliance with OECD guideline 102. Already evaluated by the Competent Authorities for Biocides and Existing Substance Regulations.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2000

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
thermal analysis

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Copper(II) carbonate-copper(II) hydroxide (1:1)
EC Number:
235-113-6
EC Name:
Copper(II) carbonate-copper(II) hydroxide (1:1)
Cas Number:
12069-69-1
Molecular formula:
CuCO3.Cu(OH)2
IUPAC Name:
copper(II) carbonate, basic
Details on test material:
Purity: Standard Grade
pH: 8.87 (1% (w/v) dispersed in distilled water)
Synthesis batch: 29308/2/RW
Stability: stable at room temperature

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
> 400 °C
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
206 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Basic copper carbonate does not undergo melting at temperatures up to 400°C. A loss of water was observed from 86°C (359K) and a chemical change occurred at 206°C (479K).

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Basic copper Carbonate does not undergo melting at temperatures up to 400°C. A loss of water was observed from 86°C (359K) and a chemical change occurred at 206°C (479K)
Executive summary:

Basic copper Carbonate does not undergo melting at temperatures up to 400°C. A loss of water was observed from 86°C (359K) and a chemical change occurred at 206°C (479K)