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California widens Data Call-In to nanometal oxides

Published: Monday 13 April 2009

Following the data call-in on carbon nanotubes, initiated through the publication of a letter on the 22nd January 2009, the Californian Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has now widened its information request.

According to the latest website update, the DTSC is ‘now interested in requesting information regarding analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, and other relevant information from manufacturers of reactive nanometal oxides. Some possible nanometal oxides that are being reviewed include aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide. This announcement of intent does not represent a formal information request. The Department seeks the voluntary early engagement with "manufacturers" and/or submission of information to help shape further steps in the process.  We seek input from all levels; from nanomaterial manufacturing to use in final products.  The Department welcomes any comments or suggestions regarding which nanomaterial or nanometal oxides should be included in our review.’

Follow these links to read the full announcement on the DTSC website, or to find out more about the previous data call-in on carbon nanotubes.

 
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On the 22nd January 2009, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC/Department) published a letter announcing that the Department required ‘information regarding analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, and other relevant information from manufacturers of carbon nanotubes.’ The letter explains that ‘the term "manufacturers” includes persons and businesses that produce in California or import carbon nanotubes into California for sale.’ (27th January 2009)
 
Registered NIA Members can download additional legal comment and background information on the DTSC’s Information Call-In from the ‘Members only’-area on the NIA website by following the respective link under ‘Topical Briefings’.

 

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)) has published a Notice of Request for Information on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Including Single- Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) (Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 66 / Wednesday, April 8, 2009). (8th April 2009)