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EC number: 240-383-3 | CAS number: 16291-96-6 An amorphous form of carbon produced by partially burning or oxidizing wood or other organic matter.
Water solubility
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Charcoal composition as a UVCB substance varies but the major constituent is elemental carbon. Elemental carbon is insoluble in water and many common solvents. Other lower level constituents such as ash (which is mineral matter, such as clay and inorganic oxides) and tarry residues not fully driven-off in the process of carbonisation are also insoluble. No actual value for solubility can be assigned to charcoal as a UVCB substance although it is assessed to be <1mg/l
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
There may be impurities present that do have solubility water.
Any impurities identified by individual registrants will need to be assessed for potential risk to the aquatic environment
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