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Administrative data

Endpoint:
surface tension
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
From 23 February 1996 to 3 April 1996
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: GLP study according to international guideline

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1996
Report date:
1996

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.5 (Surface Tension)
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
OECD harmonised ring method

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Methyl tetrahydro-2-furancarboxylate
EC Number:
420-670-1
EC Name:
Methyl tetrahydro-2-furancarboxylate
Cas Number:
37443-42-8
Molecular formula:
C6H10O3
IUPAC Name:
methyl oxolane-3-carboxylate
Test material form:
other: liquid
Details on test material:
Identity: MeTHFAT
Chemical name: Methyl tetrahydro-2-furoate
Batch number: 17-5C03
Expiry: 7 November 1996
Purity: 99.4%
Appearance: A clrea colourless liquid
Storage conditions: Room temperature
Date received: 17 November 1995

Results and discussion

Surface tension
Surface tension:
72.4 mN/m
Temp.:
16.5 °C
Conc.:
1 g/L

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The surface tension of a 1 g/l aqueous solution of MeTHFAT is 72.4 mN/m at 16.5 °C.
Under the terls of EEC Directive, MeTHFAT is not considered to be a surface active material.