No. 1031 - Miljøstyrelsen
No. 1031 - Miljøstyrelsen
No. 1031 - Miljøstyrelsen
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Preface<br />
Siloxanes, the building blocks for silicone products, are widely used chemicals.<br />
The siloxanes are characterised by a high stability, physiologic inertness<br />
and good release and lubricating properties.<br />
The stability of the siloxanes, desirable from a technical point of view, makes<br />
the siloxanes very persistent, and once released to the environment the siloxanes<br />
remain for many years.<br />
In recent years studies indicating that some of the siloxanes may have endocrine<br />
disrupting properties, and reproductive effects have caused concern<br />
about the possible effects of the siloxanes on humans and the environment.<br />
Until now no overview of the use of siloxanes in Denmark has been available.<br />
The purpose of the present project initiated by The Danish Environmental<br />
Protection Agency is to assess the use of siloxanes in Denmark and identify<br />
potential sources of releases of siloxanes to the environment. Besides the toxicity<br />
of siloxanes has been reviewed, and alternatives to some of the groups of<br />
siloxanes of concern have been identified.<br />
The project has been followed by a Steering Group consisting of:<br />
• Frank Jensen, Danish Environmental Protection Agency (chairman);<br />
• Annette Orloff, Danish Environmental Protection Agency;<br />
• Carsten Lassen, COWI A/S.<br />
The report has been prepared by Carsten Lassen, Charlotte Libak Hansen,<br />
Sonja Hagen Mikkelsen and Jakob Maag, COWI A/S.<br />
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