Science

Studies

Silicones Europe believe strongly in the importance of science as a foundation of effective policymaking. Here are some of the studies that we, or our international counterparts, have commissioned over the years to better understand the importance of silicones and their impact.

Impact Assessment: Nomination of D4, D5, and D6 to the Stockholm Convention

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Study: Carbon Balance (2024)

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Monitoring Study: D4, D5, D6

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Evidence-Based Assessment: Skin Sensitisation

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Study: Bioaccumulation and trophic transfer of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes (cVMS)

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Study: Decarbonisation

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Evaluation of Skin Sensitisation Risk of Polysiloxanes and Silanes

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Study: Understanding the Environmental Behaviour of Volatile Methylsiloxanes

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Study: Carbon Balance (2012)

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