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Melting point / freezing point

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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
07 Apr 2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Certificate of Analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN EN 3015
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: cloud point
Melting / freezing pt.:
< -25 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: cloud point

There are no values given for pressure but assumed to be measured at normal pressure (1013 hPa). No information is given on specification on decomposition/sublimation temperature.

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
14 Jun 2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM E 737-76
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Melting / freezing pt.:
< -40 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 101 kPa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

first determination: < -40 °C; second determination: < -40 °C; Average: < -40 °C.

Conclusions:
Average melting temperature: < -40 °C at atmospheric pressure.
Executive summary:

The melting point of Decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol was assessed according to ASTM E 737 -76. The melting temperature was < -40 °C at atmospheric pressure.

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
Jul 2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Certificate of Analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D97
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
pour point
Melting / freezing pt.:
-33 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: pour point

There are no values given for pressure but assumed to be measured at normal pressure (1013 hPa). No information is given on specification on decomposition/sublimation temperature.

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
10 Oct 2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Certificate of Analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: PE 2.2.18
GLP compliance:
no
Melting / freezing pt.:
< -20 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa

There are no values given for pressure but assumed to be measured at normal pressure (1013 hPa). No information is given on specification on decomposition/sublimation temperature.

Description of key information

<-40 °C at ca. 1013 hPa

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

The melting point of the substance decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol (CAS 68583-51-7) was determined according to ASTM E 737-76. Other determinations (pour point of -33 °C and cloud point of <-25 °C) are supporting.