Evaluation of potential safety (physicochemical) hazards associated with the use of engineered nanomaterials
"This report by Toxikos Pty Ltd examines safety hazards associated with engineered nanomaterials and the implications in regard to workers safety. The report finds that dust clouds of some engineered nanomaterials could give rise to strong explosions if the dust cloud contains a high enough co...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Canberra
2013
SWA |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19128698124919468709-evaluation-of-potential-safety.htm |
| Summary: | "This report by Toxikos Pty Ltd examines safety hazards associated with engineered nanomaterials and the implications in regard to workers safety.
The report finds that dust clouds of some engineered nanomaterials could give rise to strong explosions if the dust cloud contains a high enough concentration of nanomaterials and if an ignition source is also present. The report gives examples of these. However in a well-managed workplace, emissions from nanotechnology processes will be very significantly below the minimum dust concentration needed for an explosion." |
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| Physical Description: | 58 p. Digital |