OSHwiki — nanomaterials

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2022

English

Description

The OSHwiki gives an overview of nanomaterials, i.e. materials with nanometre-scale (nanoscale) structures, informs of potential hazards of these materials and exposures at the workplace. It informs about risk assessment of nanoparticles at workplaces, provides information on legislation and describes best practice approaches to the management of related risks. Evidence shows that a nanoscale substance behaves differently from its larger scale counterparts and hence may require different management approaches. The OSHwiki on nanomaterials focuses on engineered nanoparticles and manufactured nanomaterials.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, graphene, Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, gold, Cerium oxide, platinum, molybdenum trioxide, Iron, polyurethane, Silica, nanoclays, silverAluminium; Dimethyl siloxide, Platinum, Aluminium oxide  Dysprosium oxide  Polyethylene;  Aluminium hydroxide;   Polystyrene; Antimony oxide;  Germanium oxide;  Praseodymium oxide; Antimony pentoxide;  Rhodium; Barium carbonate;  Indium oxide;   Samarium oxide; Bismuth oxide; Silanamine; Boron oxide; Calcium oxide;  Lanthanum oxide; Carbon black;  Lithium titanate; Manganese oxide; Tantalum; Cluster diamonds; Molybdenum oxide;  Terbium oxide; Cobalt; Nanoclays; Cobalt oxide;  Neodymium oxide; Tungsten; Colloidal gold; Nickel  Yttrium oxide; Copper(II) oxide 

CAS Number
68855-54-9
7782-42-5
13463-67-7
1314-13-2, 7440-66-6
7440-06-4
1313-27-5
7439-89-6
78-93-3
1305-78-8
EC number
272-489-0
231-955-3
236-675-5
215-222-5
419-760-3
231-116-1
215-204-7
231-096-4
201-159-0
15-138-9
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Measurement and assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Researchers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers