Registration Dossier

Diss Factsheets

Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

Currently viewing:

Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Referenceopen allclose all

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

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).