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Review of 2007-09 literature on toxicological and health-effects relating to six nanomaterials
Created by assoceditor on 17/10/2011 11:59:59

NICNAS has published a review of available literature from 2007-2009 on six industrial nanomaterials.



NICNAS, the Australian Government National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme,  commissioned a technical consultancy to review and analyse available literature from 2007-2009 on six industrial nanomaterials, specifically: fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and nanoforms of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, cerium oxide and silver.  These materials were chosen as they were considered to already be in, or close to, commercial use in Australia. 

The aim of the review was to identify any available scientific evidence of important toxicological/health effects that had not been covered by the scope of previous reviews and therefore supplement currently available scientific information on these substances.

This document will be one source of information used by NICNAS in determining the risks posed by the use of these substances in Australia. NICNAS continues to monitor and keep up to date on scientific research papers on these nanomaterials as they are published, work that will provide the basis for future risk assessments on these materials, as new information arises, contributing to the key NICNAS strategic direction in relation to industrial nanomaterials - to protect human health and the environment through appropriate regulation. 

Click here to access the review [pdf]. 

Source: NICNAS

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