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As per REACH Annex 7, paragraph 7.6, the Surface tension study need only be conducted if:
• based on structure, surface activity is expected or can be predicted, or
• surface activity is a desired property of the material.
For Charcoal, coconut shell (largely elementary carbon) neither of these apply. Therefore, the study does not need to be conducted.

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As per REACH Annex 7, paragraph 7.6, the Surface tension study need only be conducted if:

  • based on structure, surface activity is expected or can be predicted, or
  • surface activity is a desired property of the material.

 

For Charcoal, coconut shell neither of these apply.