CDTSC Will Hold Symposium on Potential Hazards of Nanomaterials in the Environment

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Lynn L. Bergeson

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) will hold a symposium entitled “Nanotechnology Symposium II:  Potential Hazards of Nanomaterials in the Environment” on October 3, 2007. The draft agenda includes the following topics: 

  • Chemical Properties and Commercial/Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology;
  • Physico-Chemical Characterization of Nanoparticles and Its Relation to Their Bio-Interactions;
  • Potential Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles Released to the Environment;
  • Nanomaterial Human Health Risks and Risk Assessment; and
  • One Proactive Approach to Responsible Nanotechnology Development:  The DuPont -- Environmental Defense NanoRisk Framework.
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