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In one of our previous blog entries on nAnoRegulations we talked about the fate of nanomaterials (NM) in the aquatic environment. Related to the different possible fate sceanrios that need to be considered when investigating NM, the OECD published TG No. 318 “Dispersionstability of Nanomaterials”. The document describes how to conduct respective studies in aquatic…

In our many previous blog entries, we have talked about nanomaterial regulation within the EU. In general, nanomaterials and nanoforms are covered within the same meticulous regulatory framework, i.e. the REACH and CLP regulations. After decades of discussions between the EU member states, the European Commission, scientists and other stakeholders, new revisions to the existing…

Several different types of nanomaterials have been utilized as pigments since time immemorial. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the soot from oil lamps was used to make black pigments of high opacity and stability. These were ideal as black ink for writing on papyrus scrolls. These soot particles or pigments, as we would call them…