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Silicones and batteries
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Silicones in construction
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Silicones in transport
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Silicones in energy
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Silicones. How they contribute to the EU Green Deal
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Smart, Surprising Silicones. An introduction.
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Silicones. Shining a light on the technology sector.
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Silicones. Leading the way in transport and mobility.
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Silicones. Enabling the healthcare revolution.
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Silicones. Enabling the energy revolution.
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Silicones. Enabling the construction revolution.
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Silicon-Chemistry Carbon Balance
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The unique physico-chemical properties of siloxanes
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Silicones and Construction
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Silicones and Energy
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Silicones and Health
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Silicones and Transport
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Silicones and Technology
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Good manufacturing practices for organosilicon materials intended to come into contact with food
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Guidelines on compliance testing for silicone elastomers
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Silicone Bakeware – DO’S & DON’TS
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Silicones and Food
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Food contact migration compliance
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Industry position on authorisation proposal for D4, D5, D6
D4, D5 and D6 have been added to the Candidate List under REACH. Following standard required REACH procedures, a consultation was launched as a next step to gather input on whether or not these substa...
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Industry position on REACH restriction proposal
EU regulators are currently considering a REACH restriction proposal for the placing on the Consumer and Professional markets of D4, D5 and D6 as substances, as constituents of other substances, or in...
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Inhalation toxicity of cyclic semi-volatile methylsiloxanes: Disentangling the conundrum of phase-specific adaptations from adverse outcomes
A new study on inhalation toxicity of cyclic semi-volatile methylsiloxanes: Disentangling the conundrum of phase-specific adaptations from adverse outcomes. Highlights of the study: • The inhalati...
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Bioaccumulation of dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in fish
A new study on bioaccumulation of dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in fish. Highlights of the study: • Dietary uptake efficiency and BMF of D6 were 14 (3 SE) % and 0.38 (0.14 SE) kg lipid/kg lip...
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Measuring snow scavenging of two airborne cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes under controlled conditions
New research on measuring snow scavenging of two airborne cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes under controlled conditions has been released. Highlights of the study: • Novel method for measuring snow...
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The silicones industry welcomes the new Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and Batteries Regulation
Brussels (10 December 2020): The European Commission published its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy yesterday, followed today by its proposal for a Batteries Regulation. By grouping the two fil...
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Assessment of presence of CMR substances in certain categories of consumer articles that could be subject of Article 68(2) of REACH
CES-Silicones-Europe would like to share its opinion on a report commissioned by DG Environment concerning of “Assessment of presence of CMR substances in certain categories of consumer articles tha...
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GSC WELCOMES CANADA’S USE OF A RISK-BASED ASSESSMENT OF SILOXANES
Regulators Conclude L2, L4, L5, and D3 Pose Low Risk to Environment and Human Health WASHINGTON (August 6, 2019) – Members of the Global Silicones Council (GSC) welcome Canada’s draft risk asse...
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ECHA committees should take into account recent monitoring data during their upcoming evaluation of D4, D5 and D6
Proposed REACH restriction concerning the use of three siloxanes is an opportunity to consider new findings On 30 January, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a proposal (page 31, section...
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New analytical methods quantify siloxanes in silicone products
CES - Silicones Europe is delighted to announce the finalisation of several analytical methods developed for the silicone value chain. We echo wishes from the value chain to develop accurate and robu...
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Recent, preliminary data show D4, D5 levels in wastewater lower than expected
A recent study has shown that levels of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in wastewater are typically lower than what was previously predicted. CES-Silicones E...
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The addition of D4, D5 and D6 to the Candidate list under REACH is disproportionate and endangers critical beneficial uses
The silicones industry strongly believes that the recent Member State Committee decision (ED/61/2018) to add D4, D5 and D6 to the list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) does not take full acco...
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Silicones are enabling the evolution of prosthetics and much more
16 October 2017: “Healthcare Landscape” is the third in an exciting four-part mini-documentary series that shows how silicones enable breakthroughs in sectors from healthcare to energy. Prosthe...
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GLOBAL SAFE HANDLING OF CHLOROSILANES
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CES publishes paper to help industry quantify the residual amounts of D4 and D5 in Personal Care Products
“CES has recently published a paper with the title: “ Determination of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes in personal care products by gas chromatography ”. The paper is intended to help stakeholde...
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Additional REACH restrictions for D4 and D5 are premature and unjustified
Brussels, 12 June 2017 – The REACH restriction concerning the use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in wash-off personal care products should be fully implem...
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Additional regulatory action for D4 & D5 is premature and not necessary
Brussels, 10 February 2017 – The REACH restriction concerning the use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in wash-off personal care products is targeted and pr...
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D4’s long-range transport difficult to measure, assessment should be made on evaluation of all the evidence
Brussels, 5 December 2016 – CES-Silicones Europe believes that it was premature for the European Chemicals Agency's expert group for persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals (ECHA PBT EG) to...
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Silicones industry remains committed to implementing necessary measures of restriction and demonstrating safety of D4 and D5
Brussels, 18 March 2016 – Following the United Kingdom’s proposal to restrict the use of cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and cyclopentasiloxane (D5) (or general cyclomethicone) in wash-off personal care p...
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Silicones are key to renewable energy deployment, new documentary shows
Brussels, 25 February 2016. “Energy Landscape” is the first of an exciting four-part minidocumentary series that profiles silicones as key technology enablers that will help to meet the world’s...
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Use of D4, D5 and D6 in industrial environments: A toolbox for minimising environmental emissions (updated)
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Quantification of residual amounts of cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes in fully-formulated personal care products
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Quantification of residual amounts of cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes in silicone fluids
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Quantification of residual amounts of cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes in silicone elastomers
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Does D5 meet PBT or vPvB Criteria? Regulation in the context of developments in science
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Responsible Care initiative of the European and worldwide chemical industry
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Monitoring Initiatives Report
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Cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes: Environment tier II assessment
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Food Contact Migration Testing Guidelines
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Silicone Research – An Industry Commitment
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Does D4 meet PBT or vPvB Criteria? Regulation in the context of developments in science.
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Use of multiple lines of evidence to provide a realistic toxic substances control act ecological risk evaluation based on monitoring data: D4 case study
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Hazard Evaluation of Octamethytetracyclosiloxane (D4)
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Periodic Update Report #2 for cVMS (D4 & D5) Restriction Monitoring in EU Program
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Bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes (cVMS) in the aquatic marine food webs of the Oslofjord, Norway
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Proposal for identification of a substance of very high concern on the basis of criteria set out in REACH article 57 (D5)
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Proposal for identification of a substance of very high concern on the basis of criteria set out in REACH article 57 (D4)
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Current Risk Assessment Frameworks Misjudge Risks of Hydrophobic Chemicals
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Benthic invertebrate exposure and chronic toxicity risk analysis for cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes: Comparison of hazard quotient and probabilistic risk assessment approaches
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Proposal for identification of a substance of very high concern on the basis of criteria set out in REACH article 57 (D6)
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Can the Stockholm convention address the spectrum of chemicals currently under regulatory scrutiny? Advocating a more prominent role for modeling in POP screening assessment
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A quantitative weight of evidence assessment of confidence in modes-of-action and their human relevance.
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Biological relevance of effects following chronic administration of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) in Fischer 344 rats
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A Global Human Health Risk Assessment for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
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Refinement of the oral exposure description in the cyclic siloxane PBPK model for rats and humans: Implications for exposure assessment
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Metabolism and Disposition 14C-Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane ([14C] D4) or 14C-Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane ([14C] D5) in Fischer 344 rats following Oral Bolus Gavage Administration
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Effects of chronic exposure to octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane in the aging female Fischer 344 rat
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Chronic toxicity and oncogenicity of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) in the Fischer 344 rat
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Metabolism and disposition of [14C]-methylcyclosiloxanes in rats
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Metabolism of 14C-octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane ([14C]D4) or 14C-decamethylcyclopentasiloxane ([14C]D5) orally gavaged in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
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Biological relevance of effects induced by administration of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) in animals
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Understanding of Cyclic Volatile Methyl Siloxane Fate in a High Latitude Lake Is Constrained by Uncertainty in Organic Carbon–Water Partitioning
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Trophic dilution of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes (cVMS) in the pelagic marine food web of Tokyo Bay, Japan
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Quantitative weight-of-evidence analysis of the persistence, bioaccumulation, toxicity, and potential for long-range transport of the cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes.
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The origin and evolution of assessment criteria for persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
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The socioeconomic impact of the silicones industry in Europe
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Toxicology of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
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Comment on “Unexpected Occurrence of Volatile Dimethylsiloxanes in Antarctic Soils, Vegetation, Phytoplankton, and Krill”
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Unexpected Occurrence of Volatile Dimethylsiloxanes in Antarctic Soils, Vegetation, Phytoplankton, and Krill
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Chemical fate, latitudinal distribution and long-range transport of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes in the global environment: A modeling assessment.
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Tissue-based risk assessment of cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes
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Silicon – Chemistry Carbon Balance: An assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and reductions
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Government of Canada Concludes Siloxane D5 is Not Harmful to the Environment
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Safety assessment of cyclomethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, and cycloheptasiloxane
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Report of the board of review for decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
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Opinion on Cyclomethicone Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (Cyclotetrasiloxane, D4) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (Cyclopentasiloxane, D5)
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Environmental Risk Assessment Report: Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
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Environmental Risk Assessment Report: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
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Final decision on the screening assessment of a substance — Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
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Screening Assessment for the Challenge Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6)
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Screening Assessment for the Challenge Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
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Screening Assessment for the Challenge Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
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Modeling of Human Dermal Absorption of Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
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Evaluation of Exposure to D5 for Consumers, Workers, and the General Public
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Environmental fate and effects of dimethicone and D4 from personal care applications
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Environmental Risk Assessment Report: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
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Researchers report advances in stretchable semiconductors, integrated electronics
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Silicones obtained at low temperatures with the help of air
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Artificial skin could give superhuman perception
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Grab and Go: How Sticky Gloves Have Changed Football
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Newsletter – March 2021
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Newsletter – November 2020
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Newsletter – July 2020
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Newsletter – May 2020
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Newsletter – January 2020
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