Cellulose nanomaterials in products - risk assessment according to European Commission’s guideline

Heli Kangas, Marja Pitkänen

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    Abstract

    Since some years, the unique properties of cellulose nanomaterials have been utilized in commercial products. Examples include adult diapers by Nippon Paper, ballpoint pens by Mitsubishi Pencil, packaging boards by Stora Enso and cosmetic products by DeLéon Cosmetics. When planning a market entry for a new product, it is the producer’s responsibility to ensure that their product is safe to produce, use and dispose of. In Europe, the producers can take advantage of a guideline published by the European Commission (EC), which outlines a seven-step risk assessment protocol recommended for manufactured nanomaterials. In this protocol, both hazard and exposure, which together constitute the overall risk, are evaluated and categorized. In addition, risk management is considered and potential risk mitigation methods assessed.
    In this presentation, the risk assessment protocol recommended by EC will be portrayed via two case studies: polymer composites and food contact materials containing cellulose nanomaterials. It will give the producers of both cellulose nanomaterials and the products containing them ideas on how to address the risk management for their products.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages846-852
    Number of pages7
    Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2018
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    EventTappi International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2018 - Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, United States
    Duration: 11 Jun 201814 Jun 2018
    http://www.tappinano.org/conferences/past-conferences/nano-2018/

    Conference

    ConferenceTappi International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2018
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityMadison
    Period11/06/1814/06/18
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • cellulose nanomaterials (CNs)
    • risk assesment
    • guidelines
    • safety assessment
    • european Commission

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