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Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2009
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Standard test procedure followed, but no GLP in place
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: AMST D 7042-04
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Stabinger viscometer
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
0.7
Conclusions:
Under the conditions of this study a viscosity of 0.7 mm2/s was determined for the test substance, Hydrocarbons, C6-C10 (even numbered), n-alkanes, isoalkanes, >5% n-hexane .
Executive summary:

Under the conditions of this study a viscosity of 0.7 mm2/s was determined for the test substance, Hydrocarbons, C6-C10 (even numbered), n-alkanes, isoalkanes, >5% n-hexane.

Endpoint:
viscosity
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2010
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable, well-documented study report which meets basic scientific principles without GLP.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D7042-04
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary viscometer (static)
Key result
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
Value:
0.7
Temp.:
20°C
Parameter:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
Value:
0.5
Executive summary:

The kinematic viscosity was 0.7 mm2/s (dynamic viscosity 0.5 mPas) at 20°C using test method ASTM D7042.

Description of key information

The viscosity for Hydrocarbons, C6-C10 (even numbered), n-alkanes, isoalkanes, >5% n-hexane is in 0.7 mm2/s at 20°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Viscosity:
0.7 mm²/s (static)
at the temperature of:
20 °C

Additional information

The measurement of viscosity of petroleum distillates is covered by method AMST D 7042-04. A viscosity of 0.7 mm2/s at 20°C was determined in a test by Sasol (2009).