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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
01 August 2019
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D97-15 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
Version / remarks:
2015
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
not specified
Other quality assurance:
ISO/IEC 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
Type of method:
pour point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
-33 °C

The precision of this method as obtained by statistical analysis of interlaboratory test results was repeatability (r) = 6 °C and reproducibility (R) = 9 °C.

Conclusions:
The pour point of the test substance was determined to be -33 °C.
Executive summary:

The analysis for Pour Point of Petroleum Products was carried out according to ASTM Standard D97-15, 2015, “Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products”. The precision of this method as obtained by statistical analysis of interlaboratory test results was repeatability (r) = 6 °C and reproducibility (R) = 9 °C. The pour point of the test substance was determined to be -33 °C.

Description of key information

The pour point of the test substance was determined to be -33 °C (ASTM D97 -15).

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
-33 °C

Additional information

The analysis for Pour Point of Petroleum Products was carried out according to ASTM Standard D97-15, 2015, “Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products”. The precision of this method as obtained by statistical analysis of interlaboratory test results was repeatability (r) = 6 °C and reproducibility (R) = 9 °C. The pour point of the test substance was determined to be -33 °C.