| Document ID (ISN) | 111772 |
| CIS number |
11-0409 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-7389-1815-4 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
ED 6064
|
| Author(s) |
Ricaud M. |
| Title |
Nanomaterials: Health hazards and preventive measures |
| Original title |
Nanomatériaux. Risques pour la santé et mesures de prévention [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Dec. 2009. 6p. Illus. Price: EUR 0.50. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
ED_6064.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Given the many unknowns concerning the potential health effects of nanomaterials, it is important to limit occupational exposures. This leaflet summarizes the appropriate technical and personal protective measures to be adopted in laboratories or enterprises handling nano-objects. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; nanoparticles; limitation of exposure; safe working methods; nanotechnology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
air filtration; storage; personal hygiene; personal protective equipment; public OSH institutions; data sheet; new technologies |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
New technologies
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
Toxicology
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
|
