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New characterization factors for titanium dioxide

New characterization factors have been calculated to enable more realistic lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for products containing titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles.

Environment, Risk Analysis, InnovationJames EdeMay 24, 2017TiO2, LCAs, lifecyle assessments, titanium dioxide (nano), Chemical emissions, Vireo Advisors, Characterization, USEtox, CTPs, nanoparticles, ecotoxicity, human health risksComment

NanoCRED: A transparent framework to assess the regulatory adequacy of ecotoxicity data for nanomaterials

"NanoCRED: A transparent framework to assess' the regulatory adequacy of ecotoxicity data for nanomaterials – Relevance and reliability revisited", by Hartmann, et al., was released in March 2017 (Science Direct).

Nanomaterials, Innovation, Alternate TestingJames EdeApril 17, 2017Science Direct, Vireo Advisors, nanomaterials, ecotoxicity, ecotoxicity test systems, Moermond et al., Klimisch et al. 1997, by Hartmann et al.Comment

Paper Highlights Experimental Modifications and Recommendations for Using An Alternative Testing Strategy for Nanomaterials

A review published in Archives of Toxicology this month evaluated the applicability of OECD Test Guideline 210 (Fish, Early-life Stages) to characterize the ecotoxicity of engineered nanomaterials.