Intentionally Added Microplastics in Products - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-16T09:43:05Z
dc.date.available2022-12-16T09:43:05Z
dc.date.issued2020-09
dc.descriptionA two-page summary of the information on microplastics contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment and the 2019 Global Chemicals Outlook II. Microplastics are solid particles made of synthetic polymers, typically defined as smaller than 5 mm. Microplastics have been intentionally added to a wide range of products and application areas for diverse technical functions. For example, they are added in cosmetics and personal care products, detergents and maintenance products, agriculture and horticulture, medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, medicinal products for human and veterinary use, food supplements, paints, coatings and inks, oil and gas drilling and production, plastics, technical ceramics, media for abrasive blasting, adhesives, 3D printing materials and printing inks.en
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/resources/report/chemicals-and-waste-reports-unea-5
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dc.identifier.otherDTI/2306/GE
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/41466
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number2 p.
dc.relation.ispartofAn Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectchemical
dc.subjectplastic waste
dc.subjectpollution
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.sdgSDG 14 - Life below Water
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.titleIntentionally Added Microplastics in Products - Assessment Report on Issues of Concernen
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.institutionsUnited Nations Environment Assembly

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