What are Silicones?
Made from one of the earth's most abundant elements, silicones are used as building blocks found in many everyday products.
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Canada’s Decision to Grant D₅ Board of Review
We welcome the Environment Minister’s decision to establish a Board of Review to further inquire into the potential environmental fate and effects of D₅.
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SEHSC Urges Transparency, Expresses Concern with Proposed EPA Chemical Action Plan
SEHSC expresses concern with the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that a chemical action plan was being developed for siloxanes.
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Canada’s Challenge to Industry
On January 31, 2009, Environment and Health Canada released the final screening assessments for three silicones: D₄, D₅
and D₆.
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