2. Silicones entering the environment
After use, silicone waste is collected and processed. Depending on their nature and origin, they are directed towards recovery or elimination channels, often using very different processes. Sorting, reuse and recycling help to delay the entry of these materials into the environment.
There are two major studies in the literature concerning silicone waste in Western contexts: Allen's
, based on US data from 1993, and Ohannessian's
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Degradation of silicones in the environment
Bibliography
- (1) - IUPAC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry - Silanols. - [en ligne] (1997) http://www.goldbook.iupac.org/S05664.html (page consultée le 17 juin 2013)
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Websites
CES Centre Européen des Silicones http://www.silicones-europe.com/ (page consulted on June 17, 2013)
Dow Corning, Fascinating Silicone http://www.dowcorning.com/content/discover/ (page consulted on June...
Events
European Silicon Days, MMS Conferencing, international conference on silicon chemistry and technology, held every two years (odd-numbered years). http://www.mmsconferencing.com/
Sardinia symposium, International symposium on waste management and landfill issues, held every two years in Sardinia (odd-numbered years).
Regulations
Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances
Directory
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
Bluestar Silicones http://www.bluestarsilicones.com/
Evonik http://www.evonik.com/
Dow Corning http://www.dowcorning.com/
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