… Chemicals Development of a chemical analysis concept for substances derived from coal and … by means of comprehensive chromatographic analysis Petroleum and coal (PetCo) based substances are usually of complex composition. This makes their analytical …

… Chemicals, Soil | Land PROSOIL – Protection of soil organisms: Development of toxicity criteria for soil organisms in the framework of classification of substances and PBT assessment The European CLP Regulation as well as the Globally …

… Chemicals, Health, Water Trends of pharmaceutical residues in rivers, suspended particular matter and fish – New insights by new analytical methods for active substances, their metabolites and transformation products Environmental research is … become increasingly sensitive. The physicochemical properties of some active substances suggest an accumulation in sediment, suspended matter and biota. Hence, …

… Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU UBA and other agencies … submitted a joint proposal for the restriction of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This proposal is one of the …

… UBA looks at chemicals with the abbreviation PFAS: per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances. These chemicals are used in many applications for their water, grease … are also contained in fire-fighting foams. There are a total of 4,700 different substances, the effects of which on humans and the environment are largely … are they used? How do they get into the environment? And what can be done about the substances? Download Series brochure / flyer Number of pages 48 Year of publication …

… of kerosene fuel results in carbon dioxide (CO2), but also other climate-impacting substances whose effects are referred to as "non-CO2 climate effects". What are these substances and how strong are their effects? How strong would the climate impact of …

… Hein/Fotolia Slow-to-degrade, mobile and partly toxic chemicals, so-called PMT/vPvM substances, can endanger our water resources over a long period of time. That is why … with the European chemicals regulation REACH – is calling for emissions of such substances into the environment to be minimised. The urgent need for action is shown …

… better known by its trade name Irgarol®, may no longer be used as the active substance in antifouling products after 27 January 2017. This is the result of a … which the EU Commission had already reached on 27 January of this year. Antifouling substances inhibit the growth (fouling) of single-celled organisms, algae and small … Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/107 (PDF) information on antifouling substances information on Irgarol (in German) UBA artificial pond and stream system …

… Source: EU Life Download image (218.67 kB) Consumer app assists with avoiding substances of very high concern in articles Source: Tyler Olson / Fotolia.com Next …

… EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern Studies have shown a hormonal effect on fish and … for damage to reproduction, and included in what is known as the candidate list. Substances on this list are candidates for the approvals procedure under REACH , …

… 17 in Germany have too many persistent chemicals from the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance group, or PFAS, in their blood. These are the findings of an evaluation of … unexplored. Together with other European countries, we are trying to ban these substances in the EU to the extent possible. This is the right step for …

… „ZeroPM“ with UBA participation Three strategies to address persistent, mobile substances: Prevent, Prioritize, Remove Source: Sarah Hale In autumn 2021, the new …