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Oxidising properties

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An oxidising substance is one that, while in itself not necessarily combustible, may cause or contribute to the combustion of other material. Oxidising substances generally act by yielding oxygen; however, those that release active halogens can also act as oxidants. (Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment - Chapter R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance). Table R.7.1-29 of the guidance document provides a list of chemical groups that are associated with oxidising properties. 
According to Column 2 of REACH Annex VII (standard information requirements for substances manufactured or imported in quantities of 1 tonne per year or more) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, a study on oxidising properties does not need to be conducted if the substance is incapable of reacting exothermically with combustible materials on the basis of the chemical structure.
Sulphuric acid, compound with graphite is an inorganic solid, consisting of natural graphite and variable amounts of intercalated sulphuric acid. The substance does not contain relevant functional groups associated with oxidising properties.
Against this background, it can be concluded that a study to determine the oxidising properties is not required under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).

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Oxidising properties:
no

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