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BMS Safety Program for Baytubes® to be disclosed at EuroNanOSH 2007 Conference
Dr. Jacques Ragot
Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) developed a manufacturing process that allows cost-efficient production of MWNT (multi walled carbon nanotubes) and delivers a product with a very high quality in a reproducible way. In addition, the low content of metal impurities and the absence of soot, together with the delivery of Baytubes® as agglomerates reduce HSE (health, safety, and environment) concerns.
The remaining knowledge gaps are being intensively addressed by BMS. Here, the focus is on characterization, the potential for exposition as well as examination of the intrinsic toxicological and ecotoxicological profile of Baytubes®. Furthermore, Bayer MaterialScience contributes to nanomaterial safety research projects funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), such as NanoCare and TRACER. These initiatives focus on the characterisation and the development of a broad scientific consensus on measurement methods and testing procedures for nanomaterial safety assessments.
BMS has committed to an extensive Product Stewardship program to ensure safe handling and care for the environment. The development of nanomaterials is proceeding within the chemicals industry’s Responsible Care® Global Charter framework.
More information about the EuroNanOSH 2007 conference (Nanotechnologies: A Critical Area in Occupational Safety and Health; 3–5 December 2007, Marina Congress Center, Helsinki, Finland):
http://www.ttl.fi/Internet/English/Information/International+meetings+and+symposia/EuroNanOsh
