Environment, Health and Safety Issues
A series of notes about the hazards, risks and benefits of chemicals.
These Notes are aimed at improving public understanding about the benefits and risks associated with the use of chemicals.
Why Do We worry About Bisphenol-A?
16 March 2012
Providing an insight into our current understanding of the risks associated with bisphenol-A
Why Do We Worry About Perfumes?
17 February 2012
Perfumes comprise a wide range of both natural and synthetic compounds that are selected for use based on their pleasant odour.
Why do we worry about Nanomaterials?
03 August 2010
Concerns have been raised about potential risks to the health of workers, consumers and the environment with the increase in manufacture of nano-materials
Why do we worry about Food Additives?
06 April 2010
For many people, food additives have become synonymous with E numbers
Why do we worry about Chemicals?
17 April 2009
Everything is made of chemicals. Every chemical can be dangerous if used in the wrong way. Equally every chemical can be used safely if controlled in the right way.
Why Do We Worry About Phthalates?
15 December 2008
Phthalates are a group of man-made organic chemicals known as esters produced by the simple chemical reaction of an alcohol with phthalic anhydride.
Why Do We Worry About Brominated Flame Retardants?
15 December 2008
Brominated flame-retardants (BFRs) are chemicals containing bromine which are added to materials such as plastics and textiles to make them less flammable.
Why do we worry about dioxins?
25 June 2008
Combustion processes are the major sources Dioxins in the environment; these have declined sharply since the 1980s
Contact and Further Information
Dr Steven Lipworth
Health, Safety and Environment Policy Adviser
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 3337
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7734 1227
