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Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

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Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
14 July 2009
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Data from the certificate of Analysis.
Guideline:
other: not mentioned
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Based on the results given in the COA, it was assumed that the particle size distribution was determined by sieve analysis.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
sieving
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Remarks on result:
other: no data on MMAD
No.:
#1
Size:
> 4 mm
Distribution:
0 %
No.:
#2
Size:
> 3.15 - < 4 mm
Distribution:
0.5 %
No.:
#3
Size:
> 2 - < 3.15 mm
Distribution:
48.8 %
No.:
#4
Size:
> 1 - < 2 mm
Distribution:
50.3 %
No.:
#5
Size:
> 0.5 - < 1 mm
Distribution:
0.4 %
No.:
#6
Size:
> 0.2 - < 0.5 mm
Distribution:
0 %
No.:
#7
Size:
< 0.2 mm
Distribution:
0 %
Conclusions:
Prilled ammonium nitrate does not contain particles < 200 µm and will therefore pose no inhalation risk.

Description of key information

Prilled ammonium nitrate contains no inhalable fraction (0% < 200 µm).

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