Chemical count-down

Article Abstract:

The Montreal Protocol is requiring the phasing out of two extra ozone-depleting chemicals: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (1.1.1-T) and tetrachloromethane. The current deadlines are Jan 1, 2005 and 2000, respectively; however, these may be brought forward at the next Protocol meeting. Under European law, the deadline for tetrachloromethane is Jan 1, 1998. The chemical 1,1,1-T is currently used extensively in the engineering sector and there is currently no ideal replacement. Suggested replacements include stabilised trichloroethylene and hydrocarbon, aqueous, and semiaqueous systems.

Causes of, Environmental protection, Ozone layer depletion

---

SENSE and NONS sense

Article Abstract:

The European Inspection Project's report 'Solid Enforcement of Substances in Europe - Making SENSE of NONS' has revealed that over 40% of 2,000 chemicals marketed were not adequately labelled or classified. Similarly, around 33% of companies visited were not compliant with the Dangerous Substances Directive. The report also revealed that 17% of chemical identity analysed did not match the information provided the companies.

Europe

---

New initiative on chemical guidance

Article Abstract:

Background to the Health and Safety Executive's new and simpler guidance on the use of chemicals has been published in the British Occupational Hygiene Society's journal 'Annals of Occupational Hygiene'. The new guidelines, which have been developed jointly by academic, industry and trade union specialists, are expected to improve regulation compliance and control of chemical use.

Safety and security measures, United Kingdom. Health and Safety Executive

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Cholesterol confusion. Placebos. Homocysteine: too much may be bad for your heart
• Abstracts: Clinical ecology. NIH support for basic and clinical research
• Abstracts: The medicine of the lateral pass. The contribution of science to medicine. The impact of philanthropy on medicine and health
• Abstracts: Munchausen syndromes: hoaxes, parodies, and tall tales in science and medicine. The upcoming seventh millennium: just one year away
• Abstracts: Forth into the breach: Minister launches Year of Safety. Risk watch: Revitalising health and safety. 'Drug czar' launches guidance for employers

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.