DocumentCode
1340589
Title
Nanotechnology and Asbestos: Informing Industry About Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide, and Nanosilver
Author
Krow, Catherine M.
Author_Institution
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, San Francisco, CA, USA
Volume
6
Issue
4
fYear
2012
Firstpage
6
Lastpage
13
Abstract
With greater knowledge comes greater responsibility and greater liability. When it comes to nanotechnology, our ability to understand the potential risks is unprecedented, thanks in part to the asbestos mass tort experience. If the nanotechnology industry wants to avoid a similar catastrophe, the lessons of the asbestos litigation should be heeded now.
Keywords
asbestos; carbon nanotubes; hazardous materials; health hazards; law; nanotechnology; occupational health; occupational safety; risk management; silver; titanium compounds; Ag; TiO2; asbestos litigation; asbestos mass tort experience; carbon nanotubes; nanomaterial workers exposure; nanoscale titanium dioxide; nanosilver; nanotechnology industry; product stewardship; risk assessment; risk mitigation; Asbestos; Carbon nanotubes; Diseases; Nanomaterials; Nanoparticles; Nanoscale devices;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nanotechnology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1932-4510
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MNANO.2012.2222519
Filename
6363471
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