EU to curb chemicals. (The Beat).The European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community has proposed plans to restrict the public sale and use of 43 chemicals that are classified as carcinogens Carcinogens Substances in the environment that cause cancer, presumably by inducing mutations, with prolonged exposure. Mentioned in: Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer , mutagens, and/or reproductive toxicants. These chemicals, which include butadiene, beryllium oxide Beryllium oxide (BeO) is a white crystalline oxide. It is obtained from beryllium or beryllium compounds by ignition in the air. The sintered beryllium oxide (beryllia), which is very stable, has ceramic characteristics. , furans, sodium chromate chromate /chro·mate/ (kro´mat) any salt of chromic acid. chro·mate n. A salt of chromic acid. chromate any salt of chromic acid. , and dibutyl phthalate, are widely used industrially in such items as paints, varnishes, printing inks, and adhesives. They will still be available to industrial users who can ensure they will be used safely. The EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament are expected to pass the legislation with little debate. |
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