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EC number: 269-646-0 | CAS number: 68308-34-9 The complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by the thermal decomposition (at 399°C (750°F) or higher) of kerogen. It consists of hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen.
Melting point / freezing point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 23rd February - 26th March 2010
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: Study conducted in accordance with generally accepted scientific principles, possibly with incomplete reporting or methodological deficiencies, which do not affect the quality of the relevant results.
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: ISO 3016
- GLP compliance:
- yes
- Type of method:
- pour point
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- -45 °C
- Conclusions:
- The test material was concluded to have a melting point of -45ºC.
- Executive summary:
The melting point of the substance was investigated in a study which was conducted in accordance with the standardised guidelines EU Method A.1 and ISO 3016, under GLP conditions.
Under the conditions of the study, the test material was concluded to have a melting point of -45ºC.
Reference
No pressure reported
Description of key information
The test material was concluded to have a melting point of -45ºC.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
- -45 °C
Additional information
The melting point of the substance was investigated in a study which was conducted in accordance with the standardised guidelines EU Method A.1 and ISO 3016, under GLP conditions. The study was awarded a reliability score of 2 in accordance with the criteria set forth by Klimisch et al. (1997).
Under the conditions of the study, the test material was concluded to have a melting point of -45ºC.
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