Reports 2005

37 Kohl products and 25 henna products were collected. An analysis of basic elements in selected products was carried out. All henna products were analysed for para(p)-phenylendiamin and Lawson, where p-phenylenadiamin is used in oxidatively base...

The guideline presents a methodology for spatial differentiation in LCA impact asssessment. New characterisation factors and accompanying normalisation references have been developed for seven non-global impact categories....

he purpose of the report has been to follow up on a previous investigation with supplying measurements of releases of problematic substances from 11 different electric and electronic devices. These new measurements confirm that the most problemati...

The work concerns development of a driverless machine for weed control in Christmas trees. The machine navigates between the rows and cut the weeds below the branches with a rotor cutter. It is controlled by means of a GPS on the basis of tree po...

During the last decade, it has been documented that pesticides frequently occurred in Danish streams. Generally, published data on effects of herbicides on microalgal communities are lacking. In the present study the herbicides isoproturon, hexaz...

The purpose of this project is to analyse the emission of chemical compounds and to determine whether there are health risks connected with consumer products made of exotic wood when used in the home. The main stress has been laid on the emission ...

The report gives information about the possibilities for substitution of medium-chained chloroparaffins as additives in lubricants for metalworking. The technical, environmental and health effects of the substitutes are assessed. It is concluded ...

The aims of the present investigation were to perform a survey of the colorants that may be present in the transferable picture tattoos for children and to check the compliance of these products with the Cosmetic Directive. 42 products of picture ...

In connection with the survey several products were identified on the Danish market. Most of these are water based. 10 products were investigated for their environmental and health effects. The results show that the products have a content of several...

The concerned publication is not current but replaced by:Revised test cases for updated version of Nord2000-road (Environmental Project No. 1335, 2010)...

Noise assessment of wind turbines through calculations is based on sound power levels measured according to e.g. IEC 61400-11. With larger wind turbines and distances some of the calculation models give erroneous results. Noise propagation over ...

The aim of the study was to examine the association between daily ambient air levels of air pollution in the Copenhagen area and daily airway symptoms among small children. 411 children all of which were inheritable predisposed for development of ...

In the study different particle size fractions and PAH-content were measured during 15 weeks in ambient air in Copenhagen in relation to background urban air and street levels. During the same period measurements were also conducted in a fourth fl...

Textile dyes can be divided into decoration dyes (e.g. felt-tip pens) and products for textile dying of which 80% of the total consumption is composed of the latter. The annual Danish consumption is approximately 30,000 kg. A total of 42 product...

The health effects of substances found in the survey of textile dyes are evaluated. The conclusion is that there are no general health effects on the consumer arising from normal use of textile dyes. However, for some of the substances there is a...

Legetøj til dyr ligner ofte legetøj til børn, men der er ikke krav til indhold af farlige stoffer i legetøj til dyr, børn kan derfor blive udsat for skadelige stoffer, hvis de leger med det. 50 stykker legetøj af PVC, gummi og tekstil blev undersøgt...

Perfluoroctanesulphonate (PFOS) and related substances are used in several industrial and consumer products due to their ability to repel both water and oil. PFOA are found as an impurity. The substances are very persistent and found widespread i...

This report estimates the collection potential of nickel-cadmium batteries, i.e. the total quantity of NiCd batteries that could be collected in a given year, provided that the users dispose of all NiCd batteries through the Danish separate collec...

This is third yearly edition of Denmark's indicators for sustainable development published by the Danish Government. The indicators illustrate the development in relation to important targets or activities in Denmark's National Strategy for Sustai...

109 lip care products has been investigated for the contents of perfume and lipids. 20 products were analysed for 26 sensitising fragrances. 19 of the 20 analysed products (95%) contain one or more sensitising fragrances. Health assessments have...