Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
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9. Physical and chemical properties
This paragraph includes the following information, where applicable, on the
substances or preparation.
Appearance Indicate the physical state (solid, liquid, gas) and the
colour of the substance or preparation supplied.
Odour and odour threshold If odour is perceptible, give a brief description of it.
pH Indicate the pH of the substance or preparation as
supplied or of an aqueous solution; in the latter case,
indicate the concentration.
Initial boiling point and boiling range
Melting point/freezing point
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
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Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Relative density
Solubility(ies) water/fat
Oxidising properties
(Solvent – oil (to be specified)
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Other data Indicate other important safety parameters, such as
miscibility, conductivity, viscosity, etc.
The above properties shall be determined in accordance with the specifications of the Ninth Schedule.