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Administrative data

Endpoint:
pH
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2006
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail
Remarks:
pH value of a 1% aqueous solution of calcium carbide has been measured prior to testing of the acute oral toxicity of the test substance.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2006
Report date:
2006

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
other: not reported
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The pH of calcium carbide was measured in a 1% solution in deionised water, w/v by means of a pH-Meter Inolab Level 2.
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Calcium acetylide
EC Number:
200-848-3
EC Name:
Calcium acetylide
Cas Number:
75-20-7
Molecular formula:
C2Ca
IUPAC Name:
calcium acetylene
Test material form:
solid: bulk

Reagents

Reagent:
water

Results and discussion

pH value
Key result
pH value:
12.48
Temp.:
20 °C
Concentration:
1 other: %w/w

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The pH of calcium carbide in 1% (w/v) solution in deionised water is 12.48.
Executive summary:

The pH of calcium carbide was measured in a 1% solution in deionised water, w/v by means of a pH-Meter Inolab Level 2.

The pH was determined to be 12.48.