Nanomaterial case studies: Nanoscale titanium dioxide in water treatment and topical sunscreen (external review draft)

HERO ID

225004

Reference Type

Technical Report

Subtype

EPA Report

Year

2009

HERO ID 225004
Material Type EPA Report
Year 2009
Title Nanomaterial case studies: Nanoscale titanium dioxide in water treatment and topical sunscreen (external review draft)
Authoring Organization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher Text U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
City Research Triangle Park, NC
Abstract This draft document presents two case studies of nanoscale titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) used (1) to remove arsenic from drinking water and (2) as an active ingredient in topical sunscreen. The draft case studies are organized around a comprehensive environmental assessment approach that combines a product life cycle framework with the risk assessment paradigm. The document does not draw conclusions about potential risks. Rather, the case studies are intended to help identify what needs to be known in order to conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment of the potential risks related to nano-TiO2. This draft document is part of a process that will inform the development of EPA?s research strategy to support nanomaterial risk assessments.
Report Number EPA/600/R-09/057
Url http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=210206
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Number Of Pages 222
Is Public Yes
Is Qa No
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