Emerging Contaminants Fact Sheet & Overview

Emerging contaminants are hazardous materials (chemical, microbial or radiological substances) or mixtures of interest that are characterized by: a perceived or real threat to human health, public safety or environment; no currently published health standard/guideline exists or it is evolving or being re-evaluated; there is insufficient or limited available toxicological information; or, a new source, pathway, or detection limit has been discovered. Emerging contaminants may be naturally occurring or manmade.
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Nanotechnology: A Billionth of a Meter

Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating tiny particles that are one-billionth of a meter in size. To put this in perspective, a nanometer is roughly the width of three or four atoms and is 1000 times smaller than a red blood cell. Put another way, the average human hair is about 25,000 nanometers wide and the head of a pin is 20,000,000 nanometers wide. May 2009.
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Eyeballing IRIS

Excerpts from the Environmental Forum, a publication of  the Environmental Law Institute at http:www.eli.org
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Massachusetts Interagency Nanotechnology Committee

In 2007, a Massachusetts Interagency Nanotechnology Committee was formed to discuss and gain a better understanding of the emerging field of nanotechnology.  This link provides information on the collaborating state agencies and an overview of their interests and pursuits.
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Nanotechnology Workshop Proceedings

On November 15, 2007, representatives from academia, industry, environmental groups, insurers, attorneys, federal and state regulators gathered to attend a Massachusetts-sponsored workshop on the Safe Development of Nanotechnology in the Commonwealth. The workshop proceedings highlight the presentations by experts and discussion among participants.
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Promoting the Safe Development of Nanotechnology in Massachusetts

Proceedings from the january 29, 2009 workshop.
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Good Current Practices for Managing Nanomaterials

Presented at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Nanotechnology Workshop by Charles L. Geraci, Ph.D., CIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - January 29, 2009
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Best Practices for Working Safely with Nanoparticles in Laboratories

Presented at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Nanotechnology Workshop by Michael J. Ellenbecker, Sc.D., CIH Professor and Director Toxics Use Reduction Institute - January 29, 2009
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Introduction to the Measurement of Nanoparticles

Presented at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Nanotechnology Workshop by Dr. Candace Tsai - January 29, 2009
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Demonstration of the Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT) used by NIOSH for Identifying Sources and Releases of Engineered Nanoparticles

Presented at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Nanotechnology Workshop by Laura Hodson, MSPH, CIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - January 29, 2009
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Advanced Techniques for Nanoparticle Measurement

Presented at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Nanotechnology Workshop by Dr. Candace Tsai and Dr. Michael Ellenbecker - January 29, 2009
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