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The survey asks about introducing three new hazard classes – endocrine disruptors (EDCs); persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT); and persistent, mobile and toxic chemicals (PMT).
The survey asks for views on the impact of endocrine disruptors, the measures to manage these, existing legislation and the appropriate ambition level, as well as the revision of the REACH Annexes.
The permitted substances are bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
Non-legislative options could include updating and developing guidelines on monitoring and on thresholds.
The Technical Working Group has prioritised a wide array of economic activities, such as the manufacture of chemicals, chemical products, plastics, machinery and waste management systems.
“ACC and its member companies are committed to eliminating plastic waste in our environment,” said Joshua Baca, vice president for plastics at ACC.
According to ASTM, the standard is specific to the use of the darkfield microscopy/hyperspectral imaging analysis technique.
“Our customers depend on us to provide high-quality drinking water. That’s why Cal Water is already taking steps designed to protect our customers from ‘forever chemicals.’”
State officials are still trying to gauge the extent of the pollution offsite.
The air you breathe at work can contain hazardous dusts, gases, fumes or vapours resulting from manufacturing processes or materials.