… substances. Organic-substance mineralization and nutrient release. They promote chemical weathering. Organic-compound conversion. Fixation and release of … substances. Organic-substance mineralization and nutrient release. They promote chemical weathering. Organic-compound conversion. Fixation and release of …
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… benzene which is carcinogenic. Source: zonch / Fotolia.com Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content of … Wirkungen auf die Gesundheit Tags air benzene … Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content of …
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… are classified and stored at temperatures below -150 degrees Celsius so that chemical composition of the substances remains unchanged for decades. The archive … blood plasma, urine, saliva, and hair. Scientists seek to track the deposits of chemicals in the human organism as well as their distribution and transformation. …
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… derivation of „Störfallbeurteilungswerte“ was developed by the „Association of the Chemical Industry“ (Verband der Chemischen Industrie; VCI) around 1990. In 1991, the „European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals“ (ECETOC) published a corresponding methodology. The „Hazardous Incident …
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… pose an environmental and health risk. last update on 26.02.2014 A pollutant is a chemical or other substance whose properties and concentrations are potentially … by plants, they can pose an environmental and health risk. … A pollutant is a chemical or other substance whose properties and concentrations are potentially …
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… are also used in collaboration with international bodies such as the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), the WHO (World Health Organisation) and the OECD (Organisation …
Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022
… development in the field of ecotoxicology, environmental fate and physical-chemical characterization. Nanomaterials and the REACH Regulation The manufacturing, import and use of chemical substances is regulated by the European Chemicals Regulation REACH ((EG) No. 1907/2006). With the Regulation (EU) 2018/1881 … a European Observatory for Nanomaterials (EU-ON) located at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The introduction of the EU-ON is a voluntary action of the …
Article from 13.09.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023
… The Rotterdam Convention International trade with certain hazardous chemicals is regulated by the Rotterdam Convention. Source: VanderWolf Images / …
Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025
… law. Relevant soil protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial … law. Relevant soil protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial …
Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024
… and beverages). Municipal waste water contains pathogens and nutrients, metals and chemical pollutants. If these are not removed sufficiently thoroughly from the waste … and beverages). Municipal waste water contains pathogens and nutrients, metals and chemical pollutants. If these are not removed sufficiently thoroughly from the waste …
Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023
… in Water Bodies Residues of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, biocides and other chemicals can have effects on the environment and human health even in low …