“…This economic boom has prompted universities and government agencies to initiate various research programs on the release and the fate and toxicity of nanomaterials in aquatic and terrestrial environments. This report is intended to provide guidelines and practical recommendations for the safe handling of nanomaterials in the workplace (environmental chemistry and toxicology laboratories). …”

“…Environmental hazard classification in REACH requires the assessment of aquatic toxicity, degradation and bioaccumulation of substances. …”

“…Concerning effects on environmental organisms, the report cites evidence that trichlorfon is moderately toxic for fish and birds, and moderately to highly toxic for aquatic arthropods, supporting the conclusion that this insecticide should never be sprayed over water bodies or streams. …”

“…Concerning effects on organisms in the environment, the report cites evidence that both benomyl and carbendazim are highly toxic to certain aquatic organisms in laboratory tests, but concludes that this toxicity is not likely to occur under field conditions due to the compound's low bioavailability in surface waters. …”

“…Concerning effects on environmental organisms, the report cites evidence that trichlorfon is moderately toxic for fish and birds, and moderately to highly toxic for aquatic arthropods, supporting the conclusion that this insecticide should never be sprayed over water bodies or streams. …”

“…Although high toxicity to aquatic organisms has been demonstrated in laboratory tests, the report concludes that this effect is unlikely to be seen in the field, due to the low bioavailability of sediment-bound residues. …”