… 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 …

… Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international … and ambitious programmes. An international jury draws up a shortlist of finalists. Two German cities are among the finalists this year. Press release No. …

… 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 …

… EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern Studies have shown a hormonal effect on fish and … January 2018, Bisphenol A has been placed on what is known as the REACH candidate list, not only due to its harmful effects on people but also because of its … 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 , …

… 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 … 13 drinking water catchment areas. With this in mind, the UBA is also publishing a list of 259 such PMT/vPvM substances and calling on the chemical industry to take …

… 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 … Forum Latvia (BEF LV) Luxembourg: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Poland: Buy Responsibly Foundation (FKO) Portugal: Association for the …

… unintentional poisoning of pets and wild animals. In addition, most of the chemical substances used are very persistent in the environment and accumulate in organisms. … No. 47/2018 | 17.12.2018 Rodenticides (pest control chemicals) commonly contain substances that reduce blood clotting which are known as anticoagulants. They are … to use rodenticides lawfully, safely, and efficiently. UBA has also updated an FAQ list on the topic of rodent control with the use of anticoagulants. The publication …

… 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 …