… on 19.03.2018 Human exposure Exposure is defined as contact of an organism with chemical, biological or physical influences. This contact can occur via mouth (e. g. … and assessment of available toxicological data for PFAS Reducing the input of chemicals into waters: trifluoroacetate (TFA) as a persistent and mobile substance …

… than 1,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. At this scale physical and chemical properties of materials change, and this change can be applied in a variety … applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already be seen in many areas of industry, including the automotive industry, engineering, the chemical and food …

… as a second code overlaid on top of the DNA sequence code. They consist e.g. of chemical molecules attached to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. … as a second code overlaid on top of the DNA sequence code. They consist e.g. of chemical molecules attached to either the DNA itself or to DNA-binding proteins. …

… by different legislative texts. These texts address either the substances (chemicals) or the product itself. The legal provisions are therefore classified …

… while countless products run on electricity. Moreover, some products are prone to chemical emissions during use and pose end-of-life disposal problems. Product … while countless products run on electricity. Moreover, some products are prone to chemical emissions during use and pose end-of-life disposal problems. Product …

… Dykes and flood protection walls have been used for centuries to protect houses, industry and transport infrastructure from floods. Technical flood protection … Dykes and flood protection walls have been used for centuries to protect houses, industry and transport infrastructure from floods. Technical flood protection …

… This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been built. Damage … humans have settled in the original floodplains. If a flood hits a settlement or an industrial area, very high damage can occur. To protect society from the negative … This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been built. Damage …