1 presentation of chemxchange tec-3 meeting on 04/09/2009 brussels
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Presentation of
ChemXchangeTEC-3 meeting on 04/09/2009
Brussels
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The Project
• Based on BASS (a tailor-made sector-driven system in Norway) established in cooperation between EBA/CoBuilder
• There has been established a consortium consisting of SME Association within the construction sector (SME-AGs), RTD performers, technology suppliers and end users.
• The ChemXchange project will be supported through EU – “the Funding Scheme in FP7 “Research for SME Associations” (FP7-SME-2007-2)”.
• Norwegian Contractor’s Association (EBA) is Coordinator.• FIEC, UNIEP and GCI-UICP do ensure that the requirements of the
constructions sector are highly focused and represents an important and highly effective vehicle for dissemination of the results from this project.
• Total budget: € 3 050 987• EU funding: € 2 226 426• Starting date 1st January 2009• Duration: 3 years
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ChemXchange – overall results
The ultimate improvements of our proposed system compared to today’s existing tools include:
• One, complete sector-driven and SME adapted solution.
• Compliance with national and European chemical legislation.
• Centralized system management and decentralized use.
• Simplified chemical information distribution.
• Enhanced risk awareness and skills.
• significant reduction in management costs for the SMEs through easier chemical communication procedures.
• ChemXchange will be operated according to the principle that it should be accessed free of charge for small companies. All prices are to be set by a governing group of associations and contractors (steering group). The fees and licences cover the expenses.
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ChemXchange – close co-operation with the industry
ChemXchange – system development is based on input from:
Identification of relevant EU legislation Implications of new legislation REACH End user surveys, including:
Questionnaire – user of chemicalsIn-depth interviews – user of chemicalsQuestionnaire – supplier of chemicalsIn-depth interviews – supplier of chemicals
Dialogue with providers of soft-ware for preparation of Safety Data Sheets (export/import of information)
Input from this activities will be the basis for specification of content and functionality of ChemXchange.
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ChemXchange – key content
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ChemXchange – key content
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ChemXchange – key content
In addition – following information can be relevant:
SDS for not hazardous chemicalsTechnical informationPositive environmental labellingReferance to legislationToxicological and ecotoxicological dataLife cycle analyses/estimatesEmission data to indoor environments
To be decided after further dialog with Construction Sector and their chemical suppliers.
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ChemXchange – key features
Facilitate import of SDS from chemical supplier. Interface with soft-ware solutions for preparation of Safety Data Sheets
Translation of SDS information between different languages
Complete register of chemical products used in the enterprise and/or projects (Product inventory)
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ChemXchange – key features
Chemical management system including f.ex:Risk assessment and substitutionExposure assessment and workers registerSafe use of chemicalsGeneration and distribution of experienceListing of unwanted substancesSafe and cost effective waste disposalHistoric data of chemicals used per enterprise/project
Quality assurance of Safety Data Sheets Key features to be decided in further further dialog with Construction Sector and their chemical suppliers.
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ChemXchange – key features
For further information and update on project
progress and results:
www.chemxchange.com