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Endpoint:
particle size distribution (granulometry)
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
21 Jun 2021
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: CIPAC method 187 (Fraunhofer diffraction method) using the dry-dispersion unit.
GLP compliance:
yes
Other quality assurance:
other:
Type of method:
Laser scattering/diffraction
Remarks:
using the dry-dispersion unit
Type of particle tested:
primary particle
Type of distribution:
volumetric distribution
Percentile:
D10
Mean:
10.2 µm
St. dev.:
0.63
Key result
Percentile:
D50
Mean:
42.3 µm
St. dev.:
1.57
Percentile:
D90
Mean:
95.9 µm
St. dev.:
1.19

Table 1. Individual results particle size

Determination

Dv(10) [µm]

Dv(50) [µm]

Dv(90) [µm]

1

10.2

43.1

97.0

2

10.1

41.9

94.7

3

10.2

42.0

95.9

Conclusions:
The average particle size results are Dv(10) 10.2 µm, Dv(50) 42.3 µm and Dv(90) 95.9 µm.
Executive summary:

The particle size distribution of the test substance was determined using laser diffraction in accordance with CIPAC method 187 (Fraunhofer diffraction method) using the dry-dispersion unit and GLP principles. The average results are Dv(10) 10.2 µm, Dv(50) 42.3 µm and Dv(90) 95.9 µm.

Description of key information

Particle sizes: Dv(10) 10.2 µm, Dv(50) 42.3 µm and Dv(90) 95.9 µm, CIPAC MT187, particle size analysis by laser diffraction, Das 2021

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