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Operational articles of the Minamata Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… pesticides, biocides, topical antiseptics and non-electronic measuring devices. Part II of Annex A covers … sound interim storage of mercury other than waste mercury (Article 10) Measures shall be taken by Parties … relevant definitions of the Basel Convention applies to waste covered under the Minamata Convention for Parties to …
Introduction to the Minamata Convention on Mercury - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… and combustion of fossil fuels. It is commonly used in electronic and measuring devices, cosmetics, lamps, … sediments. Other intentional-use release sectors include waste from consumer products (including metal recycling), the … of the lifecycle of mercury, from mining to storage and waste management, including a phase-out of primary mercury …
POPs Chemicals
… Intentional uses of PFOS can be found in electric and electronic parts, fire fighting foam, photo imaging, … compounds are released into the air, water, soil and solid waste, and degrade to PFOA in the environment and in … firefighting foams. PFOA has been detected in industrial waste, stain resistant carpets, carpet cleaning liquids, …
POPs Chemicals - Decabromodiphenyl ether (Commercial mixture, c-decaBDE)
… Intentional uses of PFOS can be found in electric and electronic parts, fire fighting foam, photo imaging, … compounds are released into the air, water, soil and solid waste, and degrade to PFOA in the environment and in … firefighting foams. PFOA has been detected in industrial waste, stain resistant carpets, carpet cleaning liquids, …