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Article from 06.03.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

Formaldehyde

… have investigated the effects of high formaldehyde exposure at the workplace have found more cases of cancer in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx in the exposed … even burning candles can be a source of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can also be found in disinfectants, cosmetics and textiles. What is being done to protect my … (PDF) Related contents Innenraumluft Bauprodukte Related publications Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren Leitfaden zur umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen …

Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

Research and development projects on nanomaterials

… / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other … OECD Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … compartments and deduction of need for action regarding method development 2017 Considerations about the relationship of nanomaterial’s physical-chemical …

Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

Publications

… Publications last update on 11.09.2017 Publications 2023 Herzog, S. P., Galloway, J., Banks, E. W., Posselt, M., … 62-66. Sahm, R, Sünger,E., Burmann, L., Zubrod, J.P., Schulz, R., Fink, P. Compound‐specific δ15N analyses of amino acids for trophic level from indigenous and … und Schadstoff-Forschung 4, 216-219. Reports, Conference proceedings, workshops Watermann, B. Thomsen, A.: Literatur-/Datenrecherche zum Vorkommen und der …

Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

Dioxins

… database includes data analysis, reports and publications on dioxins Source: Umweltbundesamt The term 'dioxin' commonly refers to a group of chlorinated dioxins and furans of similar chemical structure. The group of dioxin compounds consists of 75 polychlorinated dibenzo para dioxins (PCDDs) and 135 … polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Dioxins occur as mixtures in related compounds (congeners) in varying composition. The most toxic form of dioxin is …

Article from 20.01.2012 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

Technology

Graph of the individual components of artificial stream and pond system: measuring stage, ponds, platform ponds, channels, work platform Groove, screw pump, control room, online instruments

… for measurement of oxygen distribution microelectrode for determination of pH underwater video camera underwater lighting device laserpointer for positioning computer system for … and sampling of bank filtrates. The maximum overall capacity of each pond is around 55,000 litres. The water body can be mixed by fans in order to simulate wind …

Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

Projects

… Projects last update on 11.03.2014 The following is a collection of the projects undertaken. You find the publications that published, provided that they are not … specific plastic entries into the environment. Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung, 2017-2020 Projekt RUSEKU UFOPLAN Project EiGrePass (FKZ 3717674180) – Suitability … of contaminant loads in small water bodies Bundesamt für Gewässerkunde (BfG), 2017-2020 BMBF joined research project ENSURE – Development of new plastic materials …

Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

SAICM

Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

… SAICM SAICM works under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Source: … will almost double again in the period up to 2030, as it did between 2000 and 2017, the challenges will continue to increase. The Strategic Approach to … of Practice (PDF) 2020 Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) Documents and Workshops 2022 SAICM Nationaler Stakeholder Workshop 2022 (online) 2019 SAICM …

Article from 09.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.03.2016

CLP Regulation

… 3.1 contains its "translations" according to GHS. Further information can be found on the website of the European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki . Harmonised … respiratory sensitisers. Legal classifications for other substances will only be undertaken in individual cases – if regulation at EU level is necessary. It is … of acute human toxicity. Further development of the GHS The GHS itself is to be understood as a "living document", i.e. it is still undergoing development. In the …

Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

Artificial stream and pond system

Hall and grounds with artificial guttering

… Marienfelde UBA location Source: UBA The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage” – FSA) of the German Federal Environment … and pond system – Introduction The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage” – FSA) of the German Federal Environment … lowland rivers) availability of various water qualities for experiments – from groundwater to wastewater (ground water, tap water from the plant’s own water works, …

Article from 07.09.2015 | Last changed: 07.09.2015

REACH – What is it?

Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

… registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 07.09.2015 Introduction Regulation EC 1907/2006 is the … Why REACH? REACH builds on the experience gained from previous chemicals law. Under previous law, the responsible authorities were in charge of evaluating … Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Help desk of all German federal agencies Workshop series: REACH in practice (in German) Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND) …

Article from 19.05.2015 | Last changed: 19.05.2015

Implementation of REACH

… substances may only be produced or marketed in the EU if they are registered under REACH (‘ No data, no market‘ ). This basic principle issues from the experience gained under prior legislation under which no systematic data were available on virtually all chemicals. …

Article from 16.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.03.2025

Pharmaceuticals

various colorful tablets and pills from the top

… in effluent from the wastewater treatment plants, surface waters, sediments, groundwater or soil ( Graumnitz et al. 2021 ). The different entry pathways to the … intensive dialogue with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Associated content Links WS 2017: Environmental Risk Ass. of Veterinary Medicinal Products Workshop 2016: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Lunch debate 2015 on environmental …