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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
September 04, 2018 - September 07, 2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
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 (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
> 195 °C

Melting point / melting range: Differential scanning calorimetry

The DSC measurement in an aluminium crucible with a hole showed an endothermal effect in the temperature range of 110 – 195 °C, directly followed by an exothermal effect in the temperature range of 195 – 340 °C. A 2nd measurement was stopped at 200 °C. This measurement showed an endothermal effect in the temperature range of 110 – 200 °C. Visual inspection after the measurement showed that the test item was unchanged.

The result of the DSC measurement is summarized in Table1.

Table1: DSC measurements

Ident No.

Test item /

mg

Starting temperature /

°C

Final test temperature /

°C

Temperature range /

°C

Crucible

Observations after the measurement

38173

11.10

25

500

110 – 195
(endothermal)

195 – 340
(exothermal)

 

Aluminium with a hole

Test item was a black solid after the measurement; mass loss:      32 %

38180

13.90

25

200

110 – 200
(endothermal)

Aluminium with a hole

Test item was unchanged after the measurement; mass loss: 5 %

Under consideration of the result from the DSC measurement it was concluded that the test item had no melting point at atmospheric conditions. Decomposition started at approx. 195 °C.

Conclusions:
No melting point up to the decomposition temperature observed.
Executive summary:

The test item had no melting point at atmospheric conditions. Decomposition started at approx. 195 °C.

Description of key information

The test item had no melting point at atmospheric conditions. Decomposition started at approx. 195 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

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