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Information on chlorine, for responding to chemical incidents.
Information on chlorine dioxide (also known as chlorine oxide), for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Draft proposal to list chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14-17 and chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight as a persistent organic pollutant (POP).
Laboratory efficacy and effectiveness of under-researched, on-going public health interventions to prevent cholera transmission in humanitarian crises
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Updates a previous Environment Agency PBT evaluation on LCCPs.
A guide to the international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail or inland waterway.
Find out what help you can get from your council to dispose of hazardous and toxic waste
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
A comprehensive study of the theory and application of Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) as it relates to two widespread groups of contaminants; petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Find out about discharge limits and controls of substances discharged from water treatment works.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
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