IiNtlanganiso zama-20 zeKomiti yokuHlola ye-POP yeNgqungquthela yaseStockholm kunye neKomiti yoHlolo lweMichiza yeNgqungquthela yaseRotterdam zicwangciselwe umhla wama-23-27 kuSeptemba wama-2024.
On July 10, 2024, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) introduced a draft rule to ban aerosol dusters containing over 18 milligrams of either 1,1-Difluoroethane (HFC-152a) or 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a). Pending CPSC Commission approval, this rule, scheduled for review on July 31, will take effect 30 days after final regulations are published, following public consultation.
Us Proposes Curbing the Use of Hfc-152A and Hfc-134A in Aerosol Sprays Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
Researchers at James Cook University have developed a process to synthesize graphene from tangerine peel oil, which they then used to recover silver from waste PV material. To demonstrate the quality of the recovered silver and the synthesized graphene, they made a dopamine sensor that reportedly outperformed reference devices.
Ukufumana kwakhona iSilivere kwiNkunkuma yePV ngeGreen Graphene Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
IForam yoNyanzeliso ye-ECHA yaphehlelela i-REF-14 ukuqinisekisa ukuba iimveliso ezinemixube eyingozi zihlelwa ngokuchanekileyo, zibhalwe, kwaye zipakishwe.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a polysilicon manufacturing plant in Australia has taken a step forward, with Australian Silica Quartz starting a drilling program at a planned mine site that could provide feedstock for the proposed facility.
Australian Polysilicon Project Shifts Focus to Silica Feedstock Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
On May 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest version of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory, which includes 886,770 chemical substances, of which 42,377 are active chemicals. This update to the TSCA Inventory includes the addition of more than 130 substances formerly on the confidential list and 29 existing substances.
On June 24, 2024, the UK’s CLP authority, HSE, announced that it has granted legal effect to 88 chemical substances listed in the UK’s Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) list. This update took effect immediately upon its release and complies with regulations. The updates are based on the 14th and 15th Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATP), which update the CLP Regulation, issued by the European Commission.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has officially announced the 31st batch of 1 substances of very high concern (SVHC), bringing the total number of substances on the SVHC list (also known as the Candidate List) to 241.
One Substance Added Into the SVHC Candidate List, Bring the Total to 241 Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
On May 13, 2024, the European Commission, guided by EU Regulation No. 528/2012 and Directive No. 98/8/EC, extended the expiry date of the active substance cis-tricos-9-ene (CAS No.: 27519-02-4) for use in biocidal products of product-type 19 until March 31, 2027. This extension takes effect 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
EU Extends Expiry Date for Active Substance Cis-tricos-9-ene to 2027 Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
In accordance with REACH regulations, before conducting tests under Annex IX and X (for registration volumes of 100-1000 tons per year and over 1000 tons per year), registrants must submit a testing proposal (TP). After a consultation period, ECHA will finalize the testing requirements based on feedback and the characteristics of the substance.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation on an application submitted by its Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (CTACSub 2) for the authorization of Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0). This application covers twelve specific uses across three categories: mixture formulation, functional chrome plating on components, and surface treatments in aerospace and other industries.
ECHA Launches Public Consultation on Chromium Trioxide Applications Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
On April 15, 2024, Germany, as one of the five initiating countries of the European Union’s proposal to restrict perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (the other four countries include the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway), updated its assessment report based on the numerous comments collected during the six-month public consultation phase from March 22, 2023, to September 25, 2023. The assessment work was conducted by the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)
I-EU ibhengeza uHlaziyo lwamva nje kwi-PFAS yokuThintela iSindululo Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the 7th Revised Edition of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The amendment includes elements from the 8th Revised Edition of the GHS and retains certain U.S.-specific requirements. The regulation takes effect on July 19, 2024, with compliance required by January 19, 2026, and for mixtures by July 19, 2027.
U.S. OSHA Amends Hazard Communication Standard To Align With GHS Rev. 7 Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
Ngomhla we-16 kaMeyi, i-2024, iKhomishini yaseYurophu ihlomele i-Annex XVII kwi-Regulation (EC) ye-1907 / 2006 yePalamente yaseYurophu kunye neBhunga malunga noBhaliso, uVavanyo, ukuGunyanyiswa kunye nokuThintelwa kweMichiza (REACH) ngokubhekiselele kwi-octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), i-demethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D5), i-demethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D6), i-demethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D2006) kunye ne-methylcaloxane i-dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (DXNUMX). Phantsi kommiselo we-REACH ka-XNUMX, isilungiso sibeka imida engqongqo ekusebenziseni ezi khemikhali kwizinto zokuthambisa zokuhlamba kunye nezinye iimveliso zabathengi kunye neengcali.
IKomishoni ye-EU Ibhengeza iMithintelo emitsha kwi-D4, i-D5, kunye ne-D6 Funda ngokugqithisileyo "
On May 8, 2024, authorized by the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) expanded its REACH XV restriction proposal to include at least 12 Chromium (VI) compounds, supplementing the initial measures for Chromium trioxide and Chromic acid introduced in September 2023.
