Today, scientists, risk assessors and risk managers face significant challenges in assessing the risks associated with chemical substances. Although access to information on chemicals, their toxicological properties and their presence in the environment has improved in recent years, a lack of comprehensive data remains an issue. The development of new chemicals and materials requires compliance with various regulations and standards, which currently vary from country to country and sometimes even within regions. SSbD4CheM aims to address this by providing a standardised approach that will be applicable across all EU Member States in the coming years. The aim of the project is to implement screening and testing methods for safe and sustainable materials development.
The strategic objective of SSbD4CheM is to develop screening and testing methods for safe and sustainable materials development. The project will focus on three key demonstration models: textiles, automotive components and cosmetics. These models will serve as a basis for further implementation and standardization of the new methods.
The materials and chemicals in the demonstration models include PFAS-free textile coatings and natural fibers used in various composite materials. The screening and testing methods will focus on
- Physical-chemical characterisation, such as volatile organic compounds, non-uniform particles and material composition
- Risk assessment, including exposure and hazard assessment
- In silico (computer-based) predictive tools to reduce experimental delays
An SSbD assessment will be conducted for each demonstration model, using both existing data and newly generated data based on the models.
Presentation video of the project with background information, an overview of the project and partners, strategic goal, case studies and expected impact.
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