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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1988
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary method
Specific details on test material used for the study:
A sample of the test substance was received from Fratelli Lamberti SpA on 11 January 1988, and assigned the Brixham code number R024.
The test substance was a brown vitreous solid. It is made up of a mixture of homologues of the same basic composition, (CI3H1602)n,n<5.
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 35 - <= 100 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Initial and final melting temperatures quoted. Most of the substance melted at 66 deg C. However some particles remain unmelted until 100°C
Conclusions:
The melting point of the test substance has been determined. The mean beginning (wet point) and final stages of melting were 35.5 and 100°C respectively. Although the test substance did not completely melt until 100°C, the greater proportion was melted at 66 +/- 3°C. Only a few particles, possibly of one of the higher polymers, remained up to 100°C.
Executive summary:

The melting point of the test substance has been determined. The mean beginning (wet point) and final stages of melting were 35.5 and 100°C respectively. Although the test substance did not completely melt until 100°C, the greater proportion was melted at 66 +/- 3°C. Only a few particles, possibly of one of the higher polymers, remained up to 100°C.

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Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
100 °C

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