3.6 Physical and chemical properties for the Active Substances and Preparations and treated ballast water, if applicable (Procedure (G9), paragraph 4.2.1.4)
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3.6 Physical and chemical properties for the Active Substances and Preparations and treated ballast water, if applicable (Procedure (G9), paragraph 4.2.1.4)

  3.6.1 To be able to evaluate the fate and behaviour in the environment, a basic data set on the physico-chemical properties of all substances is needed.

  3.6.2 Melting point.

  3.6.3 Boiling point.

  3.6.4 Flammability (flash point).

  3.6.5 Density (relative density).

  3.6.6 Vapour pressure, vapour density – The Henry's constant in [Pa*m^3/mol] at 20°C and the vapour pressure in [Pa] at 20°C is needed to be able to evaluate the MAMPEC calculations.

  3.6.7 Water solubility/dissociation constant – The solubility in [g/m^3] at 20°C is needed to be able to evaluate the MAMPEC calculations.

  3.6.8 Oxidation/reduction potential.

  3.6.9 Corrosivity to the materials or equipment of normal ship construction.

  3.6.10 Auto-ignition temperature.

  3.6.11 Explosive properties.

  3.6.12 Oxidizing properties.

  3.6.13 Surface tension.

  3.6.14 Viscosity.

  3.6.15 Thermal stability and identity of relevant breakdown products.

  3.6.16 Reactivity towards container material.

  3.6.17 pH – Since the pH of test waters can influence the formation of disinfection by-products, all chemical analysis results relating to the investigation of by-product formation should be accompanied by a specification of the pH of untreated and treated ballast water.

  3.6.18 Salinity – Since the salinity of test waters can influence the formation of disinfection by-products, all chemical analysis results relating to the investigation of by-product formation should be accompanied by a specification of the salinity of untreated and treated ballast water. If water of different sources was mixed or any additives were added to natural test water to achieve the given salinity, this should be specified.

  3.6.19 TOC, DOC, % particulate matter – Since the organic carbon and particulate matter content of test waters can influence the formation of disinfection by-products, all chemical analysis results relating to the investigation of by-product formation should be accompanied by a specification of TOC, DOC, and total suspended solids (TSS) of untreated and treated ballast water. If any additives were added to natural test water to achieve the given concentrations, these should be specified.

  3.6.20 Other known relevant physical or chemical hazards.

Parent topic: 3 Application Data Set
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