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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND HEALTH RISKS OF MANUFACTURING POLYMERIC COMPOSITE NANOMATERIALS: SUMMARY OF THE "FOSTERING PRODUCTIVE INNOVATION" SUB-PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Olzhas Zakiruly

Abstract

This article was published within the Sub-project "Manufacturing of composite materials sanitary ware", funded under the "Fostering Productive Innovation" Project, supported by the World Bank and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Conservation and protection of the environment is one of the important and priority areas of the World Bank work. The Bank requires environmental assessment for the Sub-project to help to ensure its environmental safety and sustainability. Therefore, the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was designed in accordance with Environmental Management Framework under the Project. The EMP is required for formulation, implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after commissioning of the Sub-project. When producing polymeric composite material, all component materials should be used correctly to avoid any adverse impact on the environment or human health. The article summarizes the conclusions of the EMP and contains the information on safe handling of the raw materials used in manufacturing of polymeric composites, especially unsaturated polyester (UP) resins. Since UP resins contain styrene as the most important monomer,which is a flammable substance, these resins are therefore classified as dangerous goods and certain safety precautions have to be followed with regard to transport, storage and handling.

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