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Coal-tar pitch high temperature (CTPHT), transitional arrangements and way forward under REACH. REACH-SEA report of scoping study
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RIVM reportt 601780001
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Date
2009-03-05
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Title
Coal-tar pitch high temperature (CTPHT),
transitional arrangements and way forward under REACH. REACH-SEA report of
scoping study
Translated Title
Steenkoolteerpek (CTPHT), opties voor
transitiedossier en mogelijkheden binnen REACH. REACH-SEA rapport van
verkenningstudie
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Abstract
Een beperking of autorisatie binnen de Europese
wetgeving REACH is niet de meest geeigende manier om de risico's aan te
pakken van PAK-emissies. Deze emissies, die vooral vrijkomen tijdens
productie- of verbrandingsprocessen, worden namelijk niet goed ondervangen
in deze wetgeving. Dit blijkt uit onderzoek van het RIVM naar de
mogelijkheden van REACH voor PAK-emissies die vrijkomen bij het gebruik van
steenkoolteerpek (CTPHT) in onder andere de aluminiumindustrie. Volgens het
RIVM kunnen deze PAK-emissies beter gereguleerd worden binnen de nationale
en de Europese IPPC-wetgeving (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control).
IPPC beschrijft de best beschikbare productietechnieken, waaronder die van
aluminium, om problemen met emissies zo veel mogelijk te beperken. Het doel
van REACH (Registratie, Evaluatie, Autorisatie en beperking van Chemische
stoffen) is mens en milieu te beschermen tegen de risico's van chemische
stoffen.
Steenkoolteerpek komt vrij bij de bewerking van steenkool en wordt gebruikt
in onder andere de aluminiumindustrie. RIVM en TNO hebben eerder het
gebruik van steenkoolteerpek geanalyseerd en vastgesteld dat de PAK-emissies
een mogelijk risico vormen voor mens en milieu. PAK's zijn Polycyclische
Aromatische Koolwaterstoffen waarvan de veiligheid niet kan worden
gegarandeerd. Ze worden slecht afgebroken in het milieu, hopen zich op in
de voedselketen en zijn kankerverwekkend.
Aanleiding voor het onderzoek is de overgang van de oude wetgeving naar
REACH, die in 2008 in werking is getreden. De resultaten worden gebruikt
bij het zogeheten transitiedossier voor
steenkoolteerpek.
A restriction or authorisation within the European legislation REACH is not the most appropriate option to reduce the risks of the emission of PAHs. This emissions, primary caused during production- and combustion processes, are not adequately controlled by this legislation. This is the result of a study by RIVM to the possibilities of REACH to the PAH-emissions caused by the use of coal-tar pitch (CTPHT) in for instance the aluminium industry. According to RIVM, emission control via national and European legislation, like Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), is the first instrument to consider. In IPPC best available techniques for many industries, including the aluminium industry, are described to reduce emissions as much as possible. The aim of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) is to protect man and environment against the risks of chemicals. Coal-tar pitch is formed during the treatment of coal-tar and is used in for instance the aluminium industry. RIVM and TNO have been analysing the use of coal-tar pitch before and concluded that the PAH-emissions can possibly result in a risk to man and environment. PAHs are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, the safety of the chemicals can not be guaranteed. These chemicals have a slow degradation in the environment, accumulate in the food chain and are carcinogenic. Reason for this study was the change from the old chemical legislation into REACH. In 2008 REACH got into force. The results of this study will used for the so-called transitional dossier for coal-tar pitch.
A restriction or authorisation within the European legislation REACH is not the most appropriate option to reduce the risks of the emission of PAHs. This emissions, primary caused during production- and combustion processes, are not adequately controlled by this legislation. This is the result of a study by RIVM to the possibilities of REACH to the PAH-emissions caused by the use of coal-tar pitch (CTPHT) in for instance the aluminium industry. According to RIVM, emission control via national and European legislation, like Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), is the first instrument to consider. In IPPC best available techniques for many industries, including the aluminium industry, are described to reduce emissions as much as possible. The aim of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) is to protect man and environment against the risks of chemicals. Coal-tar pitch is formed during the treatment of coal-tar and is used in for instance the aluminium industry. RIVM and TNO have been analysing the use of coal-tar pitch before and concluded that the PAH-emissions can possibly result in a risk to man and environment. PAHs are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, the safety of the chemicals can not be guaranteed. These chemicals have a slow degradation in the environment, accumulate in the food chain and are carcinogenic. Reason for this study was the change from the old chemical legislation into REACH. In 2008 REACH got into force. The results of this study will used for the so-called transitional dossier for coal-tar pitch.
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