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Ecological Assessment Polymers: Strategies for Product Stewardship and Regulatory Programs
John D. Hamilton (Editor), Roger Sutcliffe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-471-28782-7
Hardcover
345 pages
January 1997
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW.

Overview of Ecological Toxicity Test Methods.

Overview of Ecological Fate Test Methods.

Biodegradation Testing of Polymers in Soil.

Biodegradation Testing of Polymers in Compost.

ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY AND FATE ASSESSMENT.

Polycarboxylates and Polyacrylate Superabsorbents.

Water Treatment Polymers.

Dispersion Polymers.

Plastics.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Environmental Assessment of Polymers Under the U.S.

Toxic Substances Control Act.

Regulation of New Polymers in Canada.

Regulation of New Polymers in the Pacific Region -- Part I. Regulation of New Polymers in the Pacific Region -- Part II.

European Environmental Legislation for Polymers.

NEW DIRECTIONS.

Environmentally Biodegradable Polymers.

Life-Cycle Assessment of Polymers.

Index.