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Endpoint:
bulk density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable, well-documented publication which meets basic scientific principles.
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Methods for the determination of the hazardous properties for human health of man made mineral fibres (MMMF), (Bernstein and Riego Sintes, 1999).
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
other: Results provided in the publication.
Type:
bulk density
Density:
ca. 2.59 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Type:
bulk density
Density:
ca. 2.53 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Type:
bulk density
Density:
ca. 2.81 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Type:
bulk density
Density:
ca. 2.47 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Type:
bulk density
Density:
ca. 2.51 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C
Conclusions:
The density of several MMVF note Q fibres:
Type B: 2.59 g/cm³
Type M: 2.53 g/cm³
Type O: 2.81 g/cm³
Type P: 2.47 g/cm³
Type V: 2.51 g/cm³
Executive summary:

The density of MMVF note Q fibres varies between ca. 2.4 to 2.9 g/cm³, depending of the fibre type.

Endpoint:
density
Remarks:
density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable, well-documented publication which meets basic scientific principles.
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Methods for the determination of the hazardous properties for human health of man made mineral fibres (MMMF), (Report EUR 18748, 1999).
GLP compliance:
yes
Type:
density
Density:
ca. 2.8 g/cm³

No remark.

Conclusions:
The MMVF note Q fibre has a density of 2.8 g/cm3.
Executive summary:

Based on an acceptable, well-documented publication which meets basic scientific principles, the MMVF note Q fibre used in the study has a density of 2.8 g/cm3.

Description of key information

The density of MMVF note Q fibres varies between approximately 2.4 to 2.9 g/cm³ depending on the fibre type

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:
2.7

Additional information

Two peer-reviewed, acceptable, well-documented publications, which meet basic scientific principles on the density of MMVF note Q fibres is presented. Accordingly, the density of MMVF note Q fibres varies between approximately 2.4 to 2.9 g/cm³ depending on the fibre type.