… 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 …

… 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 …

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… / 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 …