Survey on basic knowledge about exposure and potential environmental and health risks for selected nanomaterials

"Based on a literature review this report provides a general description as well as an environmental and health profile of 7 nanomaterials. The examined nanomaterials are selected because of expected high use or specific environmental and health properties. Fullerenes, iron, silver, nanoclay an...

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Main Authors: Hagen Mikkelsen, Sonja, Hansen, Erik, Christensen, Trine B., Baun, Anders, Hansen, Steffen F., Binderup, Mona-Lise
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Copenhagen 2011
Danish Environmental Protection Agency
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19132598124919507709-Survey-on-basic-knowledge-abou.htm
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Summary:"Based on a literature review this report provides a general description as well as an environmental and health profile of 7 nanomaterials. The examined nanomaterials are selected because of expected high use or specific environmental and health properties. Fullerenes, iron, silver, nanoclay and titanium-, cerium-, and silicondioxides were studied in the project. Based on current uses, it is concluded that current applications of nano-iron and nanoclay can not cause unexpected “nano-associated” health or environmental problems. Although no specific risk associated with current uses of any of the 7 other nanomaterials were identified, there are areas where there may be reason for attention and thus need for more knowledge."
Physical Description:136 p.
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