Biocides

Published: Four new Emission Scenario Documents (ESDs)

02-Feb-2006

OECD published four new Emission Scenario Documents (ESDs) which describe methods for estimating emissions of chemicals from various industry sectors and from uses of chemicals.  They relate to the following industry/use categories: Insecticides for Stables and Manure Storage Systems (Main Report / Annex), Kraft Pulp Mills , Non-Integrated Paper Mills , and Recovered Paper Mills . Including these four, OECD has so far published 17 ESDs. Users are encouraged to provide updated information for their continuous development.

Published: Comparison of emission estimation methods used in Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers and Emission Scenario Documents: Case study of pulp and paper and textile sectors

02-Feb-2006

The purpose of this case study document is to identify the similarities and differences between the emission estimation methods used in Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTRs) and Emission Scenario Documents (ESDs). The applicability of PRTR methods to the risk assessments intended by ESDs is also evaluated. Pulp and paper manufacture and textile wet processing are focused on in this document.

Published: Approaches to exposure assessment in OECD member countries: report from the Policy Dialogue on Exposure Assessment in June 2005

02-Feb-2006

This document summarises the outcome from a Policy Dialogue on Exposure Assessment held in June 2005 in Paris. Meeting documents developed from information submitted by member countries are attached. While this document is a synopsis of current activities and not necessarily comprehensive, it is expected to provide an "entry level" discussion of exposure assessment approaches across OECD.

Published : Harmonisation of Environmental Emission Scenarios: An Emission Scenario Document for Antifouling Products in OECD Countries

06-Apr-2005

- Main Report
- Annex
Series on Emission Scenario Documents No. 13 (April 2005)
This document provides a methodology for determining the emission load or initial concentrations from the use of antifouling products. “Fouling” is an unwanted growth of biological material, such as algae, on a surface immersed in water (salt or fresh water). To prevent fouling of immersed surfaces, antifouling products (antifoulants) are used. The document can  support risk assessments of antifouling products for notification and authorisation procedures in OECD countries.