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Estudo encontra retardadores de chama bromados em equipamentos de bombeiros, incluindo modelos mais recentes sem PFAS
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Um estudo dos EUA encontrou retardadores de chama bromados em equipamentos de bombeiros, incluindo em modelos mais recentes comercializados como livres de PFAS. Publicado em 16 de dezembro na Environmental Science & Technology Letters, a pesquisa relata que alguns desses retardadores aparecem em níveis extraíveis mais altos do que PFAS em certas camadas do equipamento, levantando novas questões sobre riscos potenciais à saúde dos bombeiros.
The South Korean government established a joint task force with local industry officials on Wednesday to respond to the European Union's plan to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EU plans to publish a draft opinion on PFAS restrictions later this month, aiming for universal adoption by 2027.
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Chemical firm BASF opens its new integrated site in Zhanjiang, southern China, on Thursday. CEO Markus Kamieth views raw material supply as secure despite the Iran war and Hormuz Strait blockade.
A new Greenpeace report reveals chemicals exceeding EU limits in Shein clothing and shoes. Of 56 products tested from eight countries, 18 showed issues, including children's items. Shein has temporarily removed the affected articles from sale.
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Lotte Chemical announced on November 13 that it has sold its entire stake in a Pakistani subsidiary as part of its business reorganization. The sale fetched 98 billion won, with a total of 127.6 billion won secured including dividends over the past three years. This move aims to strengthen financial soundness by divesting non-core assets.