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
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;
Journal_Title :
Nanotechnology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MNANO.2012.2222519