6-June-2018
English
This paper gives an overview of economic assessments of the benefits of the control of exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals with numerous uses, most importantly, as a plasticiser to make rigid plastics like PVC flexible. There is significant concern that these substances can act as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), affecting both human health and ecosystems.
6-June-2018
English
This paper gives an overview of economic assessments of the benefits of the control of formaldehyde and reflects on developments in its risk management and regulation. Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of resins, as a disinfectant and fixative and as a preservative in consumer products. Formaldehyde exposure can be harmful to human health.
28-mai-2018
Français
La Décision-Recommandation relative à l’examen en coopération des produits chimiques existants et à la réduction des risques liés à ces produits révise et remplace la Décision-Recommandation de 1991. La partie A se concentre sur le développement de méthodologies harmonisées sur l’évaluation des dangers et l’exposition aux produits chimiques. La partie B se concentre sur la prévention et la réduction des risques.
22-March-2018
English
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is being used in fluoropolymer production, as surface treatment agents and for the manufacture of side-chain fluorinated polymers. However, there is evidence that PFOA and its salts have a number of hazardous properties that may cause harm to human health and the environment. This report evaluates existing economic assessments and valuations of impacts arising from PFOA and its salts.
9-August-2017
English
Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) are substances that have many manufacturing and industrial applications because they impart useful properties (fire resistance and oil, stain, grease and water repellency). Some of the properties are associated with environmental and human health concerns. To support a global transition towards safer alternatives, this Portal facilitates the exchange of information.
29-September-2015
English, PDF, 4,574kb
This manual establishes a global emission inventory for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and uses perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) as a reference to present an overall picture of global and regional emissions of PFASs and other related fluorinated substances.
29-September-2015
English, PDF, 1,900kb
This brochure was prepared by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group and provides an overview of current activities with regard to the development of risk reduction approaches for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a number of jurisdictions.
30-January-2015
English
This toolbox is a compilation of resources relevant to chemical substitution and alternatives assessments. Alternative assessments are processes for identifying, comparing and selecting safer alternatives to replace hazardous chemicals with the objective of promoting sustainable production and consumption.
23-mai-2014
Anglais
Ce document rassemble des informations sur les méthodologies, les outils et les modèles actuellement utilisés, et permet au lecteur d’identifier ceux qui s’appliquent le mieux à l’estimation de l’élimination/des rejets de substances particulières par les stations d’épuration des eaux d’égout. Il peut également contribuer à améliorer ces modèles et ces outils.
27-January-2012
English
This report was initiated by the OECD’s Sustainable Chemistry Issue Team. Previous work within the OECD attempted to use patent data to better understand innovative activity in sustainable chemistry. However, more information and analysis is needed to understand the dynamics of innovation in this area, especially from the industrial perspective. In order to begin the process in a preliminary way, researchers from the Yale Center for