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EC number: 208-863-7 | CAS number: 544-17-2
Melting point / freezing point
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Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 06/07/2010
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- guideline study without detailed documentation
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- differential scanning calorimetry
- Key result
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- > 573 K
- Atm. press.:
- ca. 101 325 Pa
- Decomposition:
- yes
- Decomp. temp.:
- ca. 681 K
- Sublimation:
- no
- Remarks on result:
- other: Melting point: >300 °C
- Conclusions:
- The substance decomposed from ca. 408 oC with no boiling
- Executive summary:
The substance decomposed from ca. 408 oC with no boiling
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- supporting study
- Study period:
- 01/01/2005
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- data from handbook or collection of data
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- other: not specified
- Decomposition:
- yes
- Decomp. temp.:
- 300 °C
- Conclusions:
- The CRC handbook reports this substance decomposes at ca. 300 oC before melting
- Executive summary:
The CRC handbook reports this substance decomposes at ca. 300 oC before melting
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Description of key information
The substance has a melting point >300 °C
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
- 300 °C
Additional information
The melting point of calcium diformate was determined with the differential scanning calorimetry method according to OECD 102. The melting point of calicum diformate is > 573 K (> 300 °C). Decomposition was detected to start at 681 K (Perstorp, 2010).
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