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Press release on Chemicals

Chemicals: Federal Environment Agency proposes inclusion of five anthracene oils as subject to EU authorisation

They elasticise rubber, but they are toxic: anthracene oils extracted from black coal are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. As a rule PAHs persist in the environment, bioaccumulate, and are toxic. However, they continue to be used in products such as flip-flops or rubber handles. The European Union (EU) has already largely banned the use of PAHs in car tyres and foodstuffs. However, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) would like to push forward and has submitted a proposal to the EU to include five anthracene oils as subject to authorisation. read more

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