Environmental risk assessment of petroleum substances: the hydrocarbon block method

Feb 21, 1996

Report no. 96/52: This report describes an approach to environmental risk assessment for petroleum substances compatible with the principles described in EU Technical Guidance Documents.

A review of analytical methods for the quantification of aromatics in diesel fuels

Aug 21, 1994

Report no. 94/58: The definition of “aromatics” in diesel fuel has caused difficulties, both within the oil industry and amongst other interested parties. By virtue of the boiling range of the fuel, the majority of its hydrocarbons will have between ten...

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...

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.