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Survey of azo-colorants in Denmark

Preface

The present report encompasses results of a survey of azo colorants in Denmark: Consumption, use, health and environmental aspects.

The objective of the survey is twofold:

  1. Establishment of an overview of the Danish consumption and use of azo colorants, including mass balances for dyes and pigments.
  2. Assessment of fate, health and environmental toxicity of dyes and pigments.

The survey is based on the position paper: "Status and perspectives of chemicals", published by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (1996c). The survey is conducted for the Agency by the Danish Technological Institute, Department of Environment, 1997-1998.

The survey was followed by a steering group consisting of:

Claus Henningsen National Consumer Agency of Denmark
Jette Overgaard The Danish Paintmakers Association
Kirsten Stær The Danish Paintmakers Association
Lillian Petersen Danish Working Environment Service
Tove L. Andersen Federation of Danish Textile & Clothing
Elisabeth Paludan Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Ivan Grønning Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Lea Hansen Danish Environmental Protection Agency

In addition, several Danish and foreign experts representing governmental offices, trade organisations, companies, educational institutions, fellow consultants and colleagues have been consulted. They have all provided a very helpful assistance.

The report is prepared by Mss Henriette Øllgaard (project manager), M.Sc., Mrs Lydia Frost, M.Sc., Mr Johan Galster, B.Sc. and Mr Ole Christian Hansen, M.Sc.

November 1998.

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