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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:
2016-03-10 - 2016-05-24
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
capillary method
Remarks:
and thermal analysis (DSC)
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 270 - < 315 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Decomposition:
ambiguous
Decomp. temp.:
> 270 °C
Sublimation:
no

The test item Potassium-Ethylate (KE-P) melted under decomposition in the temperature range of approx. 270°C to 315°C.

Conclusions:
The test item Potassium-Ethylate (KE-P) melted under decomposition in the temperature range of approx. 270 °C to 315 °C.

Description of key information

The test item Potassium-Ethylate (KE-P) melted under decomposition

in the temperature range of approx. 270 °C to 315 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
270 °C

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