| Document ID (ISN) | 110327 |
| CIS number |
09-1291 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1661-7444 - Beobachter - Arbeit/Travail/Lavoro |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Strebel D. |
| Title |
A terrible microscopic danger |
| Original title |
Die Zeitbombe jetzt entschärfen [in German]
Disinnescare subito la bomba [in Italian]
Un terrible danger microscopique [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
2009, No.24, p.26-29. Illus. |
| Abstract |
This article on nanomaterials argues in favour of precautions when handling or eliminating products containing nanomaterials, given the fact that their risks to humans remain largely unknown. It includes several safety recommendations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
nanotechnology; nanoparticles; Switzerland; supply of information; health hazards; new technologies; exposure evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
information dissemination; public OSH institutions; information of personnel; research; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Switzerland |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
New technologies
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
Exposure evaluation
|
