Reducing emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds
The European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender concerning a study on the potential for reducing emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the vehicle-refinishing sector, by limiting the organic solvent content of coatings used in this sector. The following principal objectives will be pursued in the study: - To present a synthesis of the relevant elements characterizing the vehicle-refinishing sector; - To explore at a technical level the possibilities for limiting the organic solvent content of products used for the coating activities involved in vehicle refinishing; - To analyse the environmental and economic impact of such possibilities. The contract will last for nine months. For further information, please contact: European Commission DG XI - Environment, nuclear safety and civil protection Mr. B. Sinnott 200 rue de la Loi B-1049 Brussels Tel. +32-2-2960018/2969379; Fax +32-2-2994449