Construction is seeing the introduction of remarkable new nano-enabled products that are lighter, stronger, more wear-resistant and better insulators. But some nanoparticles added to these products may cause health problems and very little worker exposure measurements have been collected, particularly in construction. That is why CPWR created this inventory. We believe, at a minimum, construction workers and contractors have a right to understand which products may contain nanoparticles so they can better consider the benefits and risks.
SEAL-KRETE® Lock-Down Concrete Bonding Primer
Category: Surface preparation
Nanomaterials:
unspecified nanoparticles
Company: Rust-Oleum Corporation
AEROSIL® 200
Category: Additives for coatings
Nanomaterials:
hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m2/g
Company: Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH
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