Linking biodegradation kinetics, microbial composition and test temperature – Testing 40 petroleum hydrocarbons using inocula collected in winter and summer

Feb 4, 2022

Many factors affect the biodegradation kinetics of chemicals in test systems and the environment. Empirical knowledge is needed on how much test temperature, inoculum, test substances and co-substrates influence the biodegradation kinetics and microbial composition in...

Developing worker and consumer exposure scenarios for identified uses of petroleum substances under REACH – 2020 edition

Oct 14, 2021

Report no. 9/21: This report sets out the approaches that Concawe has adopted in developing worker and consumer Exposure Scenarios for identified uses of petroleum substances under REACH. Exposure Scenarios had been initially developed by Concawe in view of the REACH...

First Aid Reference Guide – 2021 update

Oct 12, 2021

Report no. 8/21: The “First Aid Reference Guide – 2021 update” is designed to provide additional information on the first aid measures in the event of significant on-site exposures to petroleum substances. This document is intended for trained first aiders and is not...

Concawe’s transport and fuel outlook towards the EU 2030 climate targets (baseline and sensitivity analysis) (Concawe Review 30.1)

Jun 25, 2021

A new Concawe report identifies key enablers and potential barriers associated with boosting the penetration of renewable energy and improving GHG intensity in the European transport sector towards 2030. This article summarises the findings of the report, which aims...

Understanding the process of setting air quality limit values and the associated compliance challenge—the ozone study (Concawe Review 30.1)

Jun 25, 2021

The European Commission is proposing to revise air quality standards to align them more closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. This article focuses on O₃, and assesses how current and projected compliance trends will change under the current EU...