toxic chemical News
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Bhopal redux - the same risks remain
25 Years After Bhopal, U.S. Plant Still Using Same Toxic ...
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Computing toxic chemicals
A new computational method for working out in advance whether a chemical will be toxic will be reporting in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Data Mining and Bioinformatics. There is increasing pressure on the chemical and related industries to ensure that their products comply with increasing numbers of safety regulations. Providing regulators, intermediary users and consumers ...
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Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrofluoric Acid, and Fluorine Vol. IX Issue 3
Hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen fluoride, and fluorine are one of the most dangerous groups of chemicals used by industry and ranks along side of chlorine as one of the most toxic chemicals that might likely be targeted for intentional release by terrorists using explosives.(FULL ...
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California sets up toxic chemicals registry
Under two new laws, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has until 2011 to develop a process for identifying and evaluating potentially dangerous chemicals and to set up a searchable online database where consumers can find information on chemicals. The law follows in the footsteps of chemical evaluation programs in the European Union and Canada but is the first such ...
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Strong Sorption of Toxic Chemicals to Nanoplastics
Nanoplastics adsorb toxic chemicals up to 100 times stronger than microplastics. This follows from recent research at IMARES and the Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management group. PhD student Ilona Velzeboer measured the adsorption of toxic chemicals to microplastics, nanoplastics, and other nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. This way, a good comparison with the ...
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US Congress announces ban on toxic chemicals
The US Congress has sent President Bush legislation that will make toys safer for little tots and infants. The bill bans the use of six toxic chemicals, called phthalates, that are added to vinyl plastic to make it flexible. Thousands of our supporters wrote members of Congress to help overcome heavy lobbying by ExxonMobil who manufactures phthalates. The legislation will cover products made for ...
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EPA establishes national tribal toxics committee to address risks from toxic chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a National Tribal Toxics Committee (NTTC) to give Indian tribes greater input on issues related to chemical safety, toxic chemicals and pollution prevention. This effort will further empower tribal communities to protect their health and environment from the risks of toxic chemicals. Creation of the NTTC is part of EPA Administrator Lisa P. ...
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Greenpeace welcomes greener iPods, awaits greener Macs
Greenpeace has applauded Steve Jobs' announcement that Apple's latest batch of revamped iPods - the iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Classic - will now be free of both PVC and BFRs, along with an absence of mercury and the use of arsenic-free glass. 'Greenpeace congratulates Apple for phasing out harmful chemicals like PVC and BFRs(1) in its new, much greener iPods. But we know that Jobs and his ...
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Industry progressing in voluntary effort to reduce toxic chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the interim results of a voluntary effort by eight chemical manufacturers to reduce emissions and use of long-chain perfluorinated chemicals (LCPFCs), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Used in hundreds of manufacturing and industrial applications, LCPFCs are toxic, persistent in our environment worldwide and can accumulate in ...
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Victory! new toxic-free computer released in India
International — This is what we like to see: a true leader in toxics-free electronics showing giants like Dell and Samsung how it's done. One of India's relatively small PC manufacturing companies, Wipro, has beaten giants like Dell, Samsung and Lenovo to the finish line in producing a computer free of the worst toxic chemicals. A major first in India, the announcement marks another success ...
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EPA Settles Case Alleging Chemical Reporting Violations at St. Marys, Pa. Plant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Mersen USA St. Marys-PA Corp. (Mersen) will pay a $79,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements. According to EPA, the company failed to timely submit required reports on toxic chemicals at its manufacturing plant in St. Marys, Pa. EPA cited the company for violating the Emergency Planning and ...
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Dell targeted for breaking promise on toxic chemicals
International — Greenpeace activists unfurled banners of every size today outside the offices of Dell in Bangalore, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen, just as Dell executives meet to discuss a roadmap to finally remove the worst toxic chemicals from their electronics. The message around the world to Dell's founder and CEO: 'Michael Dell: Drop the Toxics!' Dell continues to use PVC vinyl plastic and ...
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Teresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation announce recipients of $1 million Heinz awards
Teresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation today announced the winners of the 16th annual Heinz Awards, honoring the contributions of 10 innovative and inspiring individuals whose work has addressed environmental challenges. Each recipient receives an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000. “We’re living in a time of unprecedented global change. Our planet is facing rising ...
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EPA and lancaster company reach settlement on chemical reporting violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Maxima Technologies & Systems, LLC has settled alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its plant on Rohrerstown Road in Lancaster, Pa. EPA cited the company for violating the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), which requires companies that manufacture, use or produce more than a ...
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Extension Of Comment Period On SCP Draft Alternatives Analysis Guide
On December 22, 2016, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) announced that the public comment period for the draft Alternatives Analysis (AA) Guide for the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program has been extended to February 3, 2017. The guide, which was released on December 19, 2016, aims to help relevant stakeholders navigate all phases of the SCP AA process and provide ...
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EPA Toxics Release Inventory Report provides Northwest residents with information on chemical releases
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published the 2011 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, providing information to communities about chemical releases to air, water and land across the nation. Hundreds of facilities in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are required to report information on toxic chemical releases. In Washington, 316 facilities reported 19 million pounds of ...
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Portland chemical manufacturer failed to publicly disclose data on chemical use
Kanto Corporation, a Portland, Oregon chemical manufacturer, failed to report the use of toxic chemicals at its facility in violation of community right-to-know laws, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company has agreed to correct violations of the federal Toxics Release Inventory Program and pay a fine. “Companies that use toxic chemicals are ...
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Statement from Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Opposing Senate “Chemical Safety” Bill which Lets Asbestos off the Hook
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy, and community to help ensure justice for asbestos victims, today issued this statement from ADAO President and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein, in opposition to the legislation introduced today by U.S. Sens. David Vitter (R-LA) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) inappropriately named the “Chemical Safety for the 21st ...
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EPA Funding Helps Businesses in New Jersey Prevent Pollution and Protect Against Storm Surges
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $207,662 to organizations in New Jersey to fund projects that will help small and medium-sized businesses reduce pollution. These grants were awarded to Rutgers University and Rowan University. “EPA helps businesses reduce the use of toxic materials, save energy, protect human health and save money,” said Regional Administrator ...
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Pennsylvania Company settles Toxic chemical reporting violations at Nazareth, Pa. facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Essroc Cement Corporation has agreed to pay a $82,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its manufacturing facility located at 401 West Prospect St., Nazareth, Pa. According to EPA, Essroc failed to submit three years of required reports on a regulated toxic chemical (lead) which was ...
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