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Physical & Chemical properties

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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
From a trusted source acc. to "ECHA, Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment – Chapter R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance"
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Remarks:
It was not stated, if the physical state was determined at 20°C and 1013 hPa.
Form:
crystalline
Colour:
white or colourless
Odour:
other: no data
Form:
powder
Colour:
white or colourless
Odour:
other: no data
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
According to the reference, calcium sulfite dihydrate appears as crystals or powder.
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
From a trusted source acc. to "ECHA, Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment – Chapter R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance"
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Remarks:
Physical state at room temperature. Atmospheric pressure was not indicated.
Form:
powder
Colour:
white
Odour:
other: no data
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
According to the reference, calcium sulfite dihydrate appears as white powder at room temperature.
Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
From a trusted source acc. to "ECHA, Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment – Chapter R.7a: Endpoint specific guidance"
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
GLP compliance:
not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Remarks:
It was not stated, if the physical state was determined at 20°C and 1013hPa.
Form:
crystalline
Colour:
colourless
Odour:
other: no data
Substance type:
inorganic
Conclusions:
According to the reference, calcium sulfite dihydrate appears as colourless hexagonal crystalline.

Description of key information

The test substance is an inorganic colourless powder.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form:
solid: particulate/powder
Colour:
colourless

Additional information