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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6302 (Color)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6303 (Physical State)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6304 (Odor)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
visual and olfactoric inspection of sample for analysis
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Key result
Form:
solid: bulk
Colour:
black
Odour:
garlic-like
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
Calcium carbide was observed as part of a compositional analysis. It is a back solid with garlic like odour
Executive summary:

Calcium carbide was observed as part of a compositional analysis. It is a back solid with garlic like odour

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: not reported
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form:
solid: bulk
Colour:
black
Odour:
other: not determined
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
Based on the melting point of 2300°C, Calcium carbide is a solid.
Executive summary:

Based on the melting point of 2300°C reported in "The Merck Index - An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals" (1996) for calcium carbide, the substance is a black solid.

Description of key information

Calcium carbide is an black inorganic solid; with garlic-like odour

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form:
solid: bulk
Colour:
black
Colour intensity:
light

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