3,4-xylenol

Particle size distribution (Granulometry)

Administrative data

Endpoint:

particle size distribution (granulometry)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2019

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2019

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Guideline:

other: CIPAC guideline MT 170: Dry sieve analysis of water dispersible granules

GLP compliance:

no

Type of method:

sieving

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

3,4-xylenol

EC Number:

202-439-5

EC Name:

3,4-xylenol

Cas Number:

95-65-8

Molecular formula:

C8H10O

IUPAC Name:

3,4-dimethylphenol

Test material form:

solid

Results and discussion

Particle size distribution at different passages

Particle size distribution at different passages 1

No.:

#1

Size:

> 2 000 µm

Distribution:

1.38 %

Particle size distribution at different passages 2

No.:

#1

Size:

> 1 000 µm

Distribution:

44.05 %

Particle size distribution at different passages 3

No.:

#1

Size:

> 500 µm

Distribution:

96.87 %

Particle size distribution at different passages 4

No.:

#1

Size:

> 250 µm

Distribution:

99.86 %

Particle size distribution at different passages 5

No.:

#1

Size:

> 125 µm

Distribution:

100.14 %

Particle size distribution at different passages 6

No.:

#1

Size:

> 75 µm

Distribution:

100.14 %

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The range of the particle size distribution was 500 to 2000 µm. This is the range where ≥ 80% of the mass of the granules were found.