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EC number: 240-383-3 | CAS number: 16291-96-6 An amorphous form of carbon produced by partially burning or oxidizing wood or other organic matter.
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Additional information
The main difficulty in any specific testing on charcoal is bioavailability of the insoluble material in in-vitro systems and confirming exposure to cells. The traces of organic carbon present in the form of non-combusted wood-products may influence the results of such testing, but since the chemistry of the organic components will vary from the type of wood and geographical source, performing new laboratory studies is not considered to be scientifically appropriate.
Short description of key information:
Literature review of historical use of charcoal in medical applications.
Endpoint Conclusion: No adverse effect observed (negative)
Justification for classification or non-classification
No evidence of mutagenic effects.
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