Roads and motorized transport as major sources of priority substances? A data register study

Grung, Merete; Vikan, Hedda; Hertel-Aas, Turid; Meland, Sondre; Thomas, Kevin V.; Ranneklev, Sissel Brit

doi:10.1080/15287394.2017.1352206

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“…Effects in the aquatic environment may stem from TWP itself or from compounds released from TWP [8,[42][43][44]. Furthermore, other traffic related sources (brakes, lubricants, coolants, asphalt, road marking and vehicle parts) may also release microplastics and other pollutants [4,29,[45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59]. A wide range of species are capable of ingesting microplastics and 'food dilution' has been found to be the effect mechanism with the highest weight of evidence [60,61].…”

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Environmental risks of car tire microplastic particles and other road runoff pollutants

Tamis¹,

Koelmans

Dröge³

et al. 2021

Micropl.&Nanopl.

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Tire wear represents a large source of microplastic entering the aquatic environment, however little is known about its environmental risks. Here, we provide the first assessment of the environmental risks of pollution with tire wear microplastic particles (TWP) and associated organic micropollutants present in road runoff in Europe, in one go. Besides microplastic TWP, the assessment focused on priority substances as defined by the Water Framework Directive (WFD). In addition, several other pollutants (mercaptobenzothiazole, tolyltriazole, diisodecyl phthalate and hexa (methoxymethyl)melamine) were included. The risk assessment comprised a hazard identification (selection of traffic related substances), an assessment of exposure (Predicted Environmental Concentrations, PECs), based on estimated and measured values, effect assessment (selection of Predicted No Effect Concentrations, PNECs, and effect values) and a risk characterization (PEC/PNEC and Species Sensitivity Distributions (SSDs)). Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)-tests on samples taken from road runoff, surface water and sediment were conducted as a retrospective approach to support the risk assessment. We demonstrate that risks exist for TWP and for several TWP-associated chemical substances in surface water and sediment. In addition, WET-tests of the runoff samples showed significant dose-related effects for algae. However, WET-tests of surface water showed no significant toxic effects. The present study provides opportunities to protect the quality of European waters from complex road runoff pollution, focusing on TWP microplastic, their associated WFD priority substances and other hazardous substances.

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Environmental risks of car tire microplastic particles and other road runoff pollutants

Tamis¹,

Koelmans

Dröge³

et al. 2021

Micropl.&Nanopl.

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“…The main quoted uses of hydrazines in gasoline formulation are to help reduce deposit formation, as an anti-icing agent, and as a corrosion inhibitor …”

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“…203 The main quoted uses of hydrazines in gasoline formulation are to help reduce deposit formation, 204 as an anti-icing agent, 205 and as a corrosion inhibitor. 206 Hydrazine and its derivatives are highly toxic and dangerously unstable in an anhydrous form. Hydrazine has a noxious effect on bacteria, algae, and aquatic wildlife.…”

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New Octane Booster Molecules for Modern Gasoline Composition

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In the framework of reducing GHG emissions and accelerating the decarbonization of the road transport sector, vehicle efficiency is a key factor for competitiveness. In this sense, the refining industry can make its contribution by reformulating high-octane petrol fuel. The impact of this type of gasoline from CO2 emission balance, technical feasibility, and economics standpoints has recently been assessed by the petroleum industry with promising results, and new potential boosters that could improve the octane number of standard gasoline are more needed than ever. The present work summarizes a comprehensive review aimed at collecting available data regarding chemical molecules that can be used in advanced gasoline formulations for modern spark-ignited car engines focusing on ash-free technologies. Potential boosters are divided into two categories: high-octane gasoline components and octane enhancer additives, with 2 vol % the considered frontier concentration between them. Targeted chemical compounds examined in the screening for high-octane components include isoparaffins, olefins, aromatics, alcohols, ethers, esters, ketones, furans, and carbonates. Chemical families assessed as additives were anilines, hydrazines, amines, pyridines, quinolines, indoles, N-nitrosamines, iodine compounds, selenium compounds, phenols, formates, oxalates, and, in lesser extension, other families. The scope of the analysis includes not only anti-knock effectiveness but also associated side effects for the engine, possible effects on both human health and the environment, current applications, and compatibility with existing infrastructure, among others. Promising opportunities in the medium- and long-terms for every family of chemical compounds that can potentially improve the anti-knock character of modern gasolines well beyond current specifications worldwide are presented. Furthermore, a few chemical families are identified as the most promising ones to be used in future gasoline formulations, either as high-octane components (such as ethers, ketones, and esters) or as octane booster additives (such as anilines, N-nitrosamines, and phenols).

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“…Norwegian PR data related to hazardous substances in roads and motorized transport have previously been published (Grung et al 2017). A more elaborate description of data registered in Norwegian PR can be found there.…”

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Management of PFAS with the aid of chemical product registries—an indispensable tool for future control of hazardous substances

Steindal

Grung

2021

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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The Nordic countries are in the forefront of international chemical regulation and management by actively developing the domestic policy framework, while simultaneously pushing for more stringent control internationally. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have been particularly progressive in the regulation of the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Restriction proposals have been developed under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and PFAS have been nominated for global restriction under the Stockholm Convention. A key tool in their work has been the product registries (PRs), where all chemicals imported and produced over a certain reporting limit must be registered by the importers and/or producers. In recent years these PRs have been facing opposition, predominantly from the industry. Simultaneously, and in some contrast, several EU countries are mobilizing for measures to control PFAS as a group. We explored the role of PRs in national and international chemical management. By analyzing the Norwegian PFAS data (2009-2017) reported by industry to the government we observed changes in use and temporal trends. A diversification in use and substitutions to alternative PFAS emerged when new policies were developed, representing a challenge for future control and reduction efforts. Instead of loosening up on reporting obligations, as advocated by some industry representatives, our analysis of the PFAS group argues that governments would benefit from a tighter reporting scheme of problematic compound groups. A comprehensive overview of use, production, and import would contribute to more effective control, thereby saving society and the environment from serious damage and tremendous costs. The Nordic PRs will continue to be important supplements to REACH registration and an indispensable tool for future both national and international regulation on PFAS and other hazardous substances. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2021;00:1-17.

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Roads and motorized transport as major sources of priority substances? A data register study

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Environmental risks of car tire microplastic particles and other road runoff pollutants

Environmental risks of car tire microplastic particles and other road runoff pollutants

New Octane Booster Molecules for Modern Gasoline Composition

Management of PFAS with the aid of chemical product registries—an indispensable tool for future control of hazardous substances

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