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Publications from Danish EPA


2012

Economic impact assessment of technical measures for managing the environmental requirements of the water framework directive for high-priority substances from contaminated soil

Rapporten indeholder en vurdering af hvor mange forurenede grunde, som vil udgøre en potentiel risiko for at forurene recipienter, som er omfattet af vandrammedirektivet. Endvidere estimeres de økonomiske konsekvenser, som vil være forbundet med d...

(23.05.12)
Ecological risk assessment of contaminated sites
Information and experience on risk assessment, management and legal regulation of contaminated sites from four selected countries, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands and England, has been compiled. The compilation of information has been through written...
(21.05.12)
The Greenhouse gases: HFCs, PFCs and SF6
The consumption of the industrial fluorinated greenhouse gases totalled app. 4358 tonnes in 2010. This is a decrease of app. 10 tonnes compared to 2009. The GWP-weighted actual emission was 854.000 tonnes, in 2010. This is a small and most probably r...
(03.05.12)
The Agricultural Pesticide Load in Denmark 2007-2010
 A new indicator for the load on the environment and health as a result of the use of pesticides has been developed, the Pesticide Load Indicator (PLI). This can in turn be converted to describe the Area Load (AL) (load per area unit). The load figur...
(30.03.12)
PAHs in toys and childcare products
20 different toys and childcare articles were analysed. As this is a screening project the results are given in concentration ranges. However, the estimates within the concentration ranges are fairly precise due to the analytical method. The analytic...
(13.01.12)



2011

NanoRiskCat
In this project funded by the Danish EPA the Technical University of Denmark and National Research Centre for the Working Environment has initiated the development of a screening tool called NanoRiskCat (NRC) for the evaluation of exposure and hazard...
(07.12.11)
Importance of microbial pest control agents and their metabolites in relation to the natural microbiota on strawberry

The abundance of applied microbial pest control agents (MPCAs) and their metabolites were compared to that of the natural microbiota on field grown strawberries. Microbial communities on berries were complex including potential plant pathogens, op...

(02.12.11)
New experimental approaches for human risk assessment of microbial pest control agents

Several microbial pest control agents might be able to cause diseases, as e.g  diarrhea.  It is therefore necessary to have appropriate experimental tools (models) to investigate the potential for pathogenicity.  In this project has three differen...

(02.12.11)
Control of Pesticides and Biocides 2010
The analytical chemical authority control of pesticide and biocide products on the Danish market in 2010 is described in this report. Samples of selected groups of pesticides and biocides have been collected from the market and analysed to verify whe...
(30.11.11)
Test of technologies for flue gas cleaning and combustion improvement for existing residential wood burning appliances
Wood fired stoves and boilers are a main contributor to the air pollution in Denmark. The potential for reducing the air pollutants by filter technologies where tested. Five technologies were tested. The test results were compared to tests on old st...
(16.11.11)
Test cases for railway noise Nord2000

The present report contains a number of test cases calculated by the joint Nordic train noise calculation method Nord2000. The purpose of the test cases is to provide a basis for testing software developed according to the new Nordic model includi...

(14.11.11)
Environmental Economic Assessment Tools
This paper provides an overview (i.e. a literature review) exemplifying tools and methods for environmental economic assessment of remediation at contaminated sites within a groundwater catchment area or a region. The work is part of the sixth work ...
(08.11.11)
Water-in-fuel emulsion as marine engine fuel for reduced NOx and particulate emissions
The primary objective of this project has been to enable emulsification of water into distillate fuels, also referred to as marine gas oil and marine diesel oil. By emulsification of water into fuel it is possible to drastically reduce the NOx emissi...
(06.09.11)
Survey and health assessment (sensitisation only) of chromium in leather shoes

In order to obtain softness, durability and flexibility, leather needs to be tanned. Tanning with chromium is by far the most important method of tanning within the leather industry and is used in more than 80% of the leather in...

(30.08.11)
Survey on basic knowledge about exposure and potential environmental and health risks for selected nanomaterials

Based on a literature review this report provides a general description as well as an environmental and health profile of 7 nanomaterials. The examined nanomaterials are selected because of expected high us...

(23.08.11)
Effects of herbicide-free field margins on bumblebee and butterfly diversity in and along hedgerows
This report summarises the results of a 3-month field investigation on effects of first-year herbicide-free field margins on bumblebee and butterfly activity and diversity. The study is a minor addition to the ongoing large-scale project “Indicators ...
(08.08.11)
Substitution of PFOS for use in non-decorative hard chrome plating

In this project “Substitution of PFOS for use in non-decorative hard chrome plating”, experiments on both laboratory scale and larger industrial scale have shown that it is possible to substitute PFOS as mi...

(29.06.11)
Migration of bisphenol A from cash register receipts and baby dummies
Cash register receipts on the Danish market is analyzed and the results show that the majority is made of thermal paper containing bisphenol A. Risk assessment shows however that the receipts do not pose a risk to consumers or cashiers who handle th...
(27.06.11)
Survey and health assessment of cosmetic products marketed as “non-preserved”
The report maps cosmetic products marketed as “non-preserved” or “with natural preservatives”. Ingredients with antimicrobial, antiseptic or similar properties were identified.Self-preservation by means of production method, container design, chemica...
(01.06.11)
List of Undesirable Substances 2009
The list of undesirable substances 2009 is now available in English. It consists of 40 substances/groups of substances selected for their problematic effects according to criteria defined by the Danish EPA. In order to adapt the list to the Danish ma...
(25.05.11)
Background data for Annex XV dossier - DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP

As a part of getting information for the Danish proposal on restricting the four classified phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP information on uses, available alternatives, substitution trends and costs of substitution for a numb...

(15.04.11)
The Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) concept: Development and regulatory applications
The report describes the development and provides a scientific evaluation of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) concept which is based on the assumption that exposure to a chemical below a certain low level – a level which is dependant of t...
(10.03.11)
Survey of chemical substances in cleaning products for ovens, cookers and ceramic cooktops
Products for cleaning of ovens or the like and for stainless steel care available in retail shops have been mapped and analysed for contents of organic solvents, and for a limited number of products, for contents of PFOS compounds too. The use of the...
(09.02.11)
Survey and Health Assessment of Products for Interior Car Care
The Danish Environment Protection Agency has performed a survey of chemicals in products for interior car care. In addition, a number of products were selected for chemical analysis and assessment of effects on human health. The exposure calculations...
(11.01.11)



2010

Phthalates in plastic sandals
60 sandals were analyzed for content of the phthalates DIBP, DBP, BBP and DEHP. The sandals are distributed on 20 pairs of sandals for adults, 20 pairs of sandals for 2-year-olds and 20 pairs of sandals for 6/7-year-olds. A content of the phthalates...
(23.12.10)
Phthalates in products that children are in direct contact with
Products intended for children and products where it is intended that children have direct contact are selected for analysis. Only products that are not toys or baby articles were selected. Solely products that are not covered by regulations for toys...
(23.12.10)
Phthalates in products with large surfaces
102 products with large surfaces intended for indoor use, were selected and purchased. The products are distributed on 16 floor coverings (vinyl based/vinyl coated floor covering and carpets with rubber backside), 15 wall linings (vinyl wallpapers), ...
(23.12.10)
The Advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances
To improve the help to companies to self-classify chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency has prepared the third version of the advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances, where (Q) SAR models have been used to predict a num...
(22.12.10)
Identification and assessment of alternatives to selected phthalates
In this study a number of alternative plasticisers to the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are described and assessed. Suitable alternative plasticisers have been identified for most applications of the phthalates, and 10 of these have been assessed in d...
(28.10.10)
Natural gas for ship propulsion in Denmark

The study describes barriers and options for overcoming these in the introduction of natural gas (LNG and CNG) on ferry and cargo routes in Denmark. LNG in particular is a mature technology with fe...

(04.10.10)
A guidance document on microbiological control of cosmetic products
A guidance document on microbiological control of cosmetic products was created within a project from Virksomhedsordningen of the DEPA. The guidance document is in English as one target group is non-Danish importers/producers of cosmetic products. Th...
(08.09.10)
Revised test cases for updated version of Nord2000-road
The present report contains a number of test cases calculated by the joint Nordic road traffic noise calculation method Nord2000-road. The purpose of the test cases is to provide a basis for testing software developed according to the new Nordic mode...
(28.07.10)
Life Cycle Assessment of Biogas from Separated slurry
The environmental aspects of biogas production based on pre-treated slurry have been investigated in a life cycle perspective. The pre-treatment consists of concentrating the slurry using a separation technology. Significant environmental benefits, c...
(06.07.10)
Survey and health assessment of mercury in compact fluorescent lamps and straight fluorescent lamps
Compact fluorescent lamps represent one of the most efficient solutions available today to improve energy efficiency of house lighting – but compact and straight fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of the element mercury, which is hazardous to he...
(02.07.10)
Noise from ships in ports
The report summarizes the significant noise sources on berthed ships and the relevant possibilities for noise reduction. Typical values for the acoustic source strength (sound power level) of ships are given, and it is found that a typical ship shoul...
(30.06.10)
The Advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances
To improve the help to companies to self-classify chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency has prepared the third version of the advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances, where (Q) SAR models have been used to predict a num...
(22.06.10)
Impact assessment of introduction of a general scope of the RoHS Directive – selected aspects

In the proposal for the recast of the current RoHS Directive the European Commission has introduced two new annexes describing the scope of the Directive. The first annex describes broad product categories and the second provides binding product l...

(14.04.10)
Inclusion of HBCDD, DEHP, BBP, DBP and additive use of TBBPA in annex IV of the Commission's recast proposal of the RoHS Directive

In relation to the European Commission's proposal for a recast of the RoHS Directive on restrictions of certain hazardous chemical in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), Denmark finds it relevant to consider the proposal of the inclusion of...

(14.04.10)
The Greenhouse gases: HFCs, PFCs and SF6
The consumption of the industrial fluorinated greenhouse gases is stable at a total of app. 406 tonnes in 2008 compared to 2007. The GWP-weighted actual emission was 896.000 tonnes, in 2008. This is a small increase compared to 2007. The increase can...
(11.03.10)
Buffer zones for biodiversity of plants and arthropods: is there a compromise on width?
This report sum up the results of a one-year investigation on the effects of different widths of fertilizer and pesticide free buffer zones along hedges. It was demonstrated, that a buffer zone width of only 6 m is sufficient to ensure a marked incre...
(15.01.10)
Assessment of the consequences of a possible ban on phosphates in household detergents
A screening and an initial risk assesment has been carried out for substances that may be introduced as alternatives if a restriction of the use of phosphates in household detergents is introduced. The results of the screening and the risk assessment...
(05.01.10)



2009

Environmental Screening and Evaluation of Energy-using Products (EuP) Final Report
This Memorandum is part of the project “Teknisk bistand til udarbejdelse af miljømæssige vurderinger vedrørende energiforbrugende produkter (EUP) i forbindelse med fastlæggelse af internationale krav for energieffektivitet og miljømæssigt mindst bela...
(07.12.09)
The Advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances
To help chemical companies to self-classify chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency in 2001 prepared the advisory list for self-classification of dangerous substances, where (Q) SAR models were used to predict a number of classifications of ch...
(29.10.09)
Dermal absorption of pesticides – evaluation of variability and prevention
Occupational and household exposure to pesticides occurs during mixing and spraying and in greenhouses during re-entry activities when plants are handled right after pesticide treatment. The dominating route of exposure to pesticides is dermal. This ...
(29.10.09)
Survey and Health Assessment of the exposure of 2 year-olds to chemical substances in Consumer Products
Two-year-olds are exposed to many chemical substances in daily life. Furthermore, they are particularly susceptible due to their physical size (large surface area/small volume). The primary focus will be on consumer products, but because the 2 year-o...
(23.10.09)
Ship emissions and air pollution in Denmark
A project has been carried out to map the contribution from ship traffic to air pollution in Denmark. A main element in the project is the establishment of a new, improved inventory of ship emissions for the waters around Denmark. The inventory makes...
(22.10.09)
Life Cycle Assessment of Slurry Management Technologies
This report contains the results of Life Cycle Assessments of two slurry management technologies – acidification and decentred incineration.  The LCA foundation can be used by the contributing companies for evaluating the environmental sustainabilit...
(21.07.09)
Model assessment of reductive dechlorination as a remediation technology for contaminant sources in fractured clay
A better understanding of reductive dechlorination as a remediation technology in fractured clay systems is achieved by development of a numerical model characterizing the main processes and assessing the clean up times. These can be significantly re...
(02.07.09)
Model assessment of reductive dechlorination as a remediation technology for contaminant sources in fractured clay: Case studies
The numerical model developed in Delrapport II is applied to three Danish sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents in clayey till. The cleanup times to achieve defined remediation criteria are assessed for different remediation scenarios: they ar...
(02.07.09)
Survey on planning and development of new cities and areas in China
Survey on planning and development of new cities and urban areas in China. Focus is on new cities or enlargement of existing cities with more than 250.000 people during the next ten to twenty years and on Green Field Project, i.e. projects that requi...
(19.05.09)
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