… to the group of PFAS. Currently, a restriction proposal on PFASs is being discussed under REACH . Basic information on PFCs, areas of application and current developments can also be found on our PFC portal. Associated content Links Atmospheric monitoring and inverse modelling (JRC Report) Trends in …

… and very mobile trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) can be formed. Associated content Links UNFCCC inventory submissions Tags propellant F-gases perfluorinated …

… countries are also required to support developing countries with additional funds from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The … Roadmap HFC phase down: Annual production and consumption Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (53.18 kB) download table (PDF) (22.44 kB) Montreal Protocol, Annex … one to ten relative to hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Associated content Links EU Commission about F-gases EU Commission about ODS Montreal Protocol …

… and maintenance of the entire system from catchment to consumer. Also, good understanding of these processes facilitates early identification of potentially … and remediate weaknesses of the system. The process substantially improves the understanding of the specific water supply system and thus strengthens due diligence … as well as enabling prerequisites and boundary conditions. Associated content Links DVGW (2012): W 1002 DVGW (2008): W 1001 WHO (2014): Water safety plan: a field …

… work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term … water floods, flood risk management also covers coastal floods and floods from groundwater. It consists of the following three core elements, which are revised in a … same catchment area. References Schütte (2021): Schütte, Dieter B. Hochwasserschutz und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021).   Tags climate …

… 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 … of formaldehyde in indoor air can have an irritating effect on the eyes. A reliable link between inhaled formaldehyde and the development or worsening of asthma cannot … reduction of possible indoor air pollution with formaldehyde. Associated content Links mehr Informationen zu Formaldehyd Website "Blauer Engel" …

… / 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 … of such materials and what further steps would have to be taken. Associated content Links Good to know Dana 2.0 EU NanoSafety Cluster ProSafe results Repository Prosafe …

… one hand UBA supports the use of nanotechnology with ecological potential and it funds innovations suited to that purpose; on the other hand, it draws attention to … for best practise aimed at reducing or eliminating risk. Associated content Links UBA webpage: Health: Nanomaterial UBA webpage: Economics: Nanotechnology … one hand UBA supports the use of nanotechnology with ecological potential and it funds innovations suited to that purpose; on the other hand, it draws attention to …

… 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 … to comply with the precautionary value recommended by the WHO. Associated content Links Dioxin database Publications Zuordnung und Quantifizierung der Dioxineinträge …

… for measurement of oxygen distribution microelectrode for determination of pH underwater video camera underwater lighting device laserpointer for positioning computer system for … vegetation along their banks Source: UBA Schema of a pond of the FSA Source: UBA Download image (68.87 kB) Photographed underwater through the open connection …