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Description of key information

Uncoated nano calcium carbonate is not expected to pose a risk of carcinogenicity.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Carcinogenicity: via oral route

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
carcinogenicity: oral
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
other:
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Carcinogenicity: via inhalation route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Carcinogenicity: via dermal route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Justification for classification or non-classification

No carcinogenicity classification is warranted for uncoated nano calcium carbonate according to CLP based on evidence from genotoxicity, repeat dose studies and long term human studies.

Additional information

There are no lifetime animal studies available on uncoated nano calcium carbonate in order to directly investigate its possible carcinogenic activity. However, uncoated nano calcium carbonate gave negative results in the in vitro genotoxicity studies and in repeat dose studies with uncoated nano calcium carbonate there is no evidence that calcium carbonate is able to induce hyperplasia or pre-neoplastic lesions. Furthermore, the long term human data does not provide any indications of carcinogenicity.