Reports 2005, June

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...