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EC number: 270-736-7 | CAS number: 68477-53-2 A complex combination of organic compounds obtained by the distillation of products from a steam cracking process. It consists of unsaturated hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C5 through C12.
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- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data

Viscosity
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 1.173
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.1727 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.1727 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 1.293
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.2928 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.2928 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP status not known, guideline study, available as unpublished report, limitations in design and/or reporting but otherwise adequate for assessment.
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: DIN 51562
- GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Type of method:
- other: Not reported
- Key result
- Temp.:
- other: 25.0°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- >= 1.1 - <= 1.9
- Remarks on result:
- other: Result for RÜTGERS 02, RÜTGERS 04, RÜTGERS 05, RÜTGERS 06, RÜTGERS 07 and RÜTGERS 08.
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of CAS 68477-54-3 is in the range 1.1 mm2/s to 1.9 mm2/s at 25ºC.
- Executive summary:
Data was received from the company reporting kinematic viscosity. This data is considered reliable and suitable for use. The kinematic viscosity of CAS 68477-54-3 is in the range 1.1 mm2/s to 1.9 mm2/s at 25ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 2.717
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 2.7172 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 2.7172 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 0.95
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 0.9504 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 0.9504 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 3.033
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 3.0326 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 3.0326 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- 21.06 - 23.10.2007
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP Compliant, Guideline study, available as unpublished report, acceptable with restrictions
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Test Guideline 114 (Viscosity of Liquids)
- GLP compliance:
- yes (incl. QA statement)
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 20°C
- Parameter:
- other: mm2/s
- Value:
- 1.81
- Remarks on result:
- other: Kinematic viscosity
- Conclusions:
- Kinematic viscosity for C9-Schnitt (B1 14002) was measured as v = 1.81 mm2/s at 20.0 Degs C; v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C. Dynamic viscosity was calculated to be n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20.0 Degs C; n= 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.
- Executive summary:
This is a GLP compliant, guideline study considered adequate for assessment.
Kinematic viscosity for C9-Schnitt (B1 14002) was measured as v = 1.81 mm2/s at 20.0 Degs C; v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C. Dynamic viscosity was calculated to be n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20.0 Degs C; n= 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 1.212
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.2119 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.2119 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- test procedure in accordance with national standard methods
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- ISO 3104 (Petroleum products - Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- Version / remarks:
- IP 71 method followed
- GLP compliance:
- no
- Type of method:
- capillary viscometer (static)
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 40°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 1.113
- Conclusions:
- The kinematic viscosity of this substance is 1.1134 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Executive summary:
The kinematic viscosity of this substance was determined following the ISO 3104 guideline (method IP71) and was found to be 1.1134 mm2/s at 40ºC.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- not reported
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP Unknown, guideline study, available as statement letter from registrant, acceptable with restrictions
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: DIN 53018
- Deviations:
- not specified
- GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Type of method:
- other: No data
- Key result
- Temp.:
- 20°C
- Parameter:
- dynamic viscosity (in mPa s)
- Value:
- 2.39
- Conclusions:
- Dynamic viscosity has been determined for CAS No 101316-62-5 as 2.39 mPa s at 20 Degs C.
- Executive summary:
Information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information.
Dynamic viscosity has been determined for CAS No 101316-62-5 as 2.39 mPa s at 20 Degs C.
- Endpoint:
- viscosity
- Type of information:
- experimental study
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Study period:
- not reported
- Reliability:
- 2 (reliable with restrictions)
- Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
- other: GLP Unknown, guideline study, available as statement letter from registrant, acceptable with restrictions
- Qualifier:
- according to guideline
- Guideline:
- other: DIN 51562
- Deviations:
- not specified
- GLP compliance:
- not specified
- Type of method:
- other: No data
- Key result
- Temp.:
- other: 25.0°C
- Parameter:
- kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s)
- Value:
- 1.6
- Conclusions:
- Kinematic viscosity has been determined for Cas No 101316-62-5 as 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C
- Executive summary:
Information was provided by individual companies in the form of a letter stating the relevant information. The letter was submitted in company’s headed paper and signed by the individual responsible for the area of work. Given that the companies have practical expertise in handling the substance/stream this was deemed to be acceptable information.
Dynamic viscosity has been determined for Cas No 101316-62-5 as 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C.
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Study also provided data as follows: Kinematic viscosity v = 1.33 mm2/s at 40.0 Degs C; Dynamic viscosity n = 1.71 mPa.s at 20 Degs C; n = 1.23 mPa.s at 40 Degs C.
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Description of key information
Viscosity data are available for 3 proprietary streams within this category, with kinematic viscosity ranging from 1.11 to 1.9 mm2/s at 20°C and dynamic viscosity
ranging from 1.71 to 2.37 mPa.s at 20°C. Viscosity was also measured for 7 lead registrant streams in 2018 and the values ranged from 0.95 to 3.03 mm2/s at 40°C.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Viscosity:
- 1.9 mm²/s (static)
- at the temperature of:
- 20 °C
Additional information
The viscosity values for streams in this category have been taken from lead-registrant data, proprietary data, study reports and certificates of analysis. These data will be read across to all category members.
Lead-registrant data (Intertek, 2018):
EC 266 -013 -0 (CAS#65996-79 -4): 0.9769 Kg/L;
EC 270 -737 -2 (CAS#68477-54-3): 0.9301 Kg/L;
EC 270 -790 -1 (CAS#68478-10-4): 0.9715 Kg/L;
EC 271 -138 -9 (CAS#68516-20-1): 0.9138 Kg/L;
EC 271 -213 -6 (CAS#68526-56-7): 0.9799 Kg/L;
EC 305 -586 -4 (CAS#94733-07-0): 0.9542 Kg/L;
EC 309 -867 -2 (CAS#101316-62-5): 0.9726 Kg/L.
Proprietary data:
EC 305 -586 -4 (CAS#94733-07-0): Kinematic viscosity is 1.81 mm2/s at 20°C and dynamic viscosity is 1.71 mPa.s at 20°C (BASF, 2007a).
EC 309 -867 -2 (CAS#101316-62-5): Kinematic viscosity is 1.6 mm2/s at 25°C and dynamic viscosity is 2.39 mPa.s at 20°C (Rutgers, 2010b,c).
EC 270 -737 -2 (CAS#68477-54-3): Kinematic viscosity: 1.1 - 1.9mm2/s at 25 °C (RÜTGERS 2010a, 2010b, 2010c).
The mean kinematic viscosity value is 1.6 mm2/s at 20°C and this has been used to complete the ‘key value for chemical safety assessment’.
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