21st Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN 21) (22-24 June, OECD, Paris, France)

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the OECD/WPMN 21 is being organized virtually from 22-24 June from Paris, France. Over 150 attendees from 30 member and observing nations is attending this meeting. Representing NANOTEC is Dr. Pavadee Aungkavattana, Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Sasitorn Aueviriyavit, Senior Researcher, Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, Dr. Waluree […]

New way to power up nanomaterials for electronic applications

UCLA materials scientists and colleagues have discovered that perovskites, a class of promising materials that could be used for low-cost, high-performance solar cells and LEDs, have a previously unutilized molecular component that can further tune the electronic property of perovskites. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210205150126.htm

Communication on the safe use of chemicals

By the date set in the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, the European Chemicals Agency submitted to the European Commission its study on communication of information on the safe use of chemicals to the general public. 

OECD Publication of New Guidance Document on Nanomaterials

The following New Guidance Documents are now publicly available in the OECD Public website (http://www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety/testing/series-testing-assessment-publications-number.htm) No. 318 GD for the Testing of Dissolution and Dispersion Stability of Nanomaterials, and the Use of the Data for Further Environmental Testing and Assessment (Excel) No. 317 GD on Aquatic and Sediment Toxicological Testing of Nanomaterials 

Nanoparticles: why should we be concern?

Safety issues related to nanoparticles are still not very well known however, workers/researchers who deals with MNPs must utilize safety measures at all times. Consumers on the other hand must be aware of the concerns associated with MNPs in the products that they purchase….

France to ban titanium dioxide whitener in food from 2020

France will ban the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive from 2020 after the country’s health and safety agency said there was not enough evidence to guarantee the safety of the substance. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-food-additive/france-to-ban-titanium-dioxide-whitener-in-food-from-2020-idUSKCN1RT23D

Global Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market 2020: Industry Share, Size, Emerging Technologies, Future Trends, Competitive Analysis and Segments for Strong Growth in Future 2025

The global Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) market was valued at 16200 million US$ in 2019 and will reach 21300 million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during 2020-2025.  https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/global-titanium-dioxide-tio2-market-2020-industry-share-size-emerging-technologies-future-trends-competitive-analysis-and-segments-for-strong-growth-in-future-2025-2020-01-29

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