The contribution of sulphur dioxide emissions from ships to coastal deposition and air quality in the channel and southern north sea area

Jun 13, 1994

Report no. 2/94: The purpose of this report is to present a detailed analysis of the impact of sulphur emissions from ships within the heavily trafficked southern North Sea and Channel as a contribution to the debate on the need to limit the sulphur content of bunker...

The use of dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) extract by the IP 346 method as an indicator of the carcinogenicity of lubricant base oils and distillate aromatic extracts

Feb 21, 1994

Report no. 94/51: Untreated lubricant base oils have been associated in the past with the development of human skin cancer to give a better understanding of these health effects, industry has conducted an extensive range of long-term dermal carcinogenicity studies...

White Oil and Waxes – Summary of 90-day Studies

Jun 22, 1993

Report no. 93/56: Concawe has conducted a study on white mineral oils and waxes which are representative of those used for food applications. The aim was to help clarify the mixed results found in other toxicity studies with laboratory animals and the implications...

The effect of gasoline voatility on vehicle exhaust emissions at low ambient temperatures

Feb 21, 1993

Report no. 93/51: Eight European vehicles, four of which were equipped with 3-way catalysts,have been tested on two gasoliries with significantly different front-end midrange volatilities. The investigation was conducted over the new ECE + EUDC test cycle at various...

Ecotoxicological testing of petroleum products: test methodology

Jan 21, 1993

Report no. 92/56: This report reviews the applicability of standard ecotoxicological tests for petroleum products and provides guidance on the choice of appropriate methodology.