Sources of other target substances
Sources of nonylphenols (NP) and nonyphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
Source of the table: Hazardous substances of specific concern to the Baltic Sea Final report of the HAZARDOUS project (2009) (BSEP No. 119), pages 57-65.
| Substance | Sources of discharges to aquatic environment | Sources of emissions to atmosphere |
| NP | Use of NPE-based products (via degradation) Sewage treatment plants (STPs) Landfills Storm water at least from waste sorting sites | Not considered important
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| NPE | Industrial waste water from - pulp and paper industry1 - paint industry (production of paints) - production (and use) of detergents and cleaning agents 1 - metal working industry 1 - textile and leather industry1 - photographic industry - civil and mechanical engineering industry Air transport (anti-icing use) Agriculture (pesticide use) 1 Sewage treatment plants (STPs) Landfills Storm water at least from waste sorting sites | Not considered important |
The industrial sector or professional use has been identified as a relevant source if the emission factor is relatively high or if it has been identified as risk use in national or EU risk assessments. The significance of other activities (e.g. STPs and landfills) has been evaluated on the basis of measured effluent concentrations. It should be noted that all below mentioned sectors may not be relevant in all HELCOM countries and these should be identified at national level (e.g. within national programs under the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan).
1 Use banned (as a substance or constituent of preparations at concentration >0.1% by mass) in EU since Jan 2005 (2003/53/EC)
