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Chemicals

Chemical coverage determines which chemicals and pollutants are covered by a PRTR. Examples of key/common chemicals that can be reported are solvents (acetaldehyde, methanol, etc.), metals (lead, mercury, etc.), aromatics (benzene, toluene), and hydrocarbons (pentane, hexane, etc.). Chemicals covered should be identified through a transparent prioritisation process and could include chemicals of public concern, chemicals estimated to be released the most, or chemicals most hazardous to human or environmental health, for example. For a comprehensive list of key/common chemicals that can be reported and guidance on how to identify them, please see the references listed below.

For a cost-effective management scheme, you may wish to implement the next sub-element (Reporting Threshold) or choose another element from the Management scheme elements list.


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