&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Emerging Contaminant-
Nanomaterials
May 2012
EMERGING CONTAMINANT FACT SHEET- NANOMATERIALS
At a Glance
Introduction
Diverse class of small-scale
substances that have structural
components smaller than 1
micrometer (1000 nanometers (nm))
in at least one dimension (Luoma
2008). NMs include nanoparticles
(NPs) which are particles with at
least two dimensions between
approximately 1 and 100 nm in the
nanoscale.
Can be categorized into three types:
natural, incidental, and engineered.
Engineered NMs are being used in a
wide variety of applications including
environmental remediation, pollution
sensors, photovoltaics, medical
imaging, and drug delivery.
May be released through point and
nonpoint sources, or introduced
directly to the environment when
used for remediation purposes.
May be readily transported through
media usually over much greater
distances than larger particles of the
same composition. The mobility of
NMs depends on their surface
chemistry and particle size, among
other factors, and also on biological
and abiotic processes in the media.
May stay in suspension as individual
particles, aggregate, dissolve, or
react with other materials.
Characterization and detection
technologies include differential
mobility analyzers, mass
spectrometry, and scanning electron
microscopy.
Can be removed from air using air
filters and respirators, and from
water by flocculation, sedimentation,
and filtration.
An "emerging contaminant" is a chemical or material that is
characterized by a perceived, potential, or real threat to human health or
the environment or a lack of published health standards. A contaminant
may also be "emerging" because a new source or a new pathway to
humans has been discovered or a new detection method or treatment
technology has been developed (DoD 2011). This fact sheet, developed
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Facilities
Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO), provides a brief summary of
nanomaterials (NMs) as emerging contaminants, including their physical
and chemical properties; potential environmental and health impacts;
existing federal and state guidelines; detection and treatment methods;
and additional sources of information.
Because of their unique properties, NMs are increasingly being used in a
wide range of scientific, environmental, industrial, and medicinal
applications. However, there is a growing concern about the lack of
environmental health and safety data. This fact sheet is intended for use
by site managers and other field personnel who may need to address or
use NMs at cleanup sites or in drinking water supplies.
What are nanomaterials?
»> NMs are a diverse class of small-scale substances that have
structural components smaller than 1 micrometer (1000 nanometers
(nm)) in at least one dimension. NMs include nanoparticles (NPs)
which are particles with at least two dimensions between
approximately 1 and 100 nm in the nanoscale (EPA 2008a; Luoma
2008).
»> NMs can be categorized into three types according to their source:
natural, incidental, and engineered. See Exhibit 1 for examples.
»> Engineered NMs, designed with very specific properties, are
intentionally produced through certain chemical processes, physical
processes, or both, such as self-assembly (from atoms and
molecules) or milling (from their macro-scale counterparts), and may
be released into the environment primarily through industrial and
environmental applications or improper handling of NMs (DHHS
2009; EPA 2007).
»> Due to their novel nanoscale size, NMs may possess unique
chemical, biological, and physical properties as compared to larger
particles of the same material (Keiner2008).
»> The unique properties of NMs allow them to be used for various
applications as shown in Exhibit 1.
»> More than 1,000 consumer products that contain NMs are on the
market today (WWIC 2011).
United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Solid Waste and
Emergency Response (5106P)
1
EPA 505-F-11-009
May 2012
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Exhibit 1: Properties and Common Uses of NMs
Types of NMs _ . _. . . _ .. «•_••«_«.• n
.1T . Example Physical Properties Chemical Properties Uses
(occurrence)
Carbon-based
(Natural or Engineered)
(EPA 2007; Klaine et al
2008)
Metal Oxides (Natural
or Engineered)
(Klaine et al 2008)
Zero-Valent Metals
(Engineered) (EPA
2008a; Klaine et al
2008)
Quantum Dots
(Engineered)
(Klaine et al 2008)
Dsndrimsrs
(Engineered) (EPA
2007; Watlington 2005)
Composite NMs
(Engineered)
(EPA 2007; Gil & Parak
2008)
Nanosilver
(Engineered)
(Klaine et al 2008;
Luoma2008)
Fullerenes/Buckyballs
(Carbon 60, Carbon 20,
Carbon 70); carbon
nanotubes;
nanodiamonds;
nanowires.
Titanium dioxide (TiO2>;
zinc oxide (ZnO);
cerium oxide (CeO2).
Nanoscale zero-valent
iron (nZVI), emulsified
zero-valent nanoscale
iron, and bimetallic
nanoscale particles
(BNPs). BNPs include
elemental iron and a
metal catalyst (such as
gold, nickel, palladium,
or platinum)
Quantum dots made
from cadmium selenide
(CdSe), cadmium
telluride (CdTe), and
zinc selenide (ZnSe).
Hyperbranched
polymers, dendrigraft
polymers, and
dendrons.
Made with two different
NMs or NMs combined
with larger, bulk-type
materials. They can
also be made with NMs
combined with
synthetic polymers or
resins.
Forms include colloidal
silver, spun silver,
nanosilver powder, and
polymeric silver.
They exist as hollow
spheres (buckyballs),
ellipsoids, tubes
(nanotubes); 1nm wires
(nanowires) or
hexagonal structures
(nanodiamonds).
Excellent thermal and
electrical conductivity.
Some have
photocatalytic
properties, and some
have ultraviolet (UV)
blocking ability. When
used in sunscreen,
nano-TiO2 and nano-
ZnO appear
transparent when
applied on skin.
Between 1 to 100 nm
or greater, depending
on the NM-type
containing the zero-
valent metal. Properties
can be controlled by
varying the reductant
type and the reduction
con i ions.
Size 1 0 to 50 nm
Reactive core controls
the material's optical
properties. The larger
the dot, the redder
(lower energy) its
fluorescence spectrum.
Size: 2 to 20 nm.
Highly branched
polymers. Common
shapes include cones,
spheres, and disc-like
structures.
Composite NMs have
novel electrical,
magnetic, mechanical,
thermal, or imaging
features
Size: 10to200nm.
Made up of many
atoms of silver in the
form of silver ions.
Carbon-based NMs are
stable, have limited
reactivity, are
composed entirely of
carbon, and are strong
antioxidants.
High reactivity;
photolytic properties.
High surface reactivity.
Popular starting
materials used in
production include:
ferric (Fe [III]) or ferrous
(Fe [I I]) salts with
sodium borohydride.
Closely packed
semiconductor whose
excitons (bound
electron-hole pairs) are
confined in all three
spatial dimensions.
Possible metal
structures include:
CdSe CdTe CdSeTe
ZnSe, InAs, or PbSe,
for the core; CdS or
ZnSforthe shell.
Highly branched; multi-
functional polymers.
Multifunctional
components; catalytic
features.
High surface reactivity;
strong antimicrobial
properties.
Biomedical
applications, super-
capacitors, sensors,
and photovoltaics.
Photocatalysts,
pigments, drug release,
medical diagnostics,
UV blockers in
sunscreen, diesel fuel
additive, and
reme la ion.
Remediation of waters,
sediments, and soils to
reduce contaminants
such as nitrates,
trichloroethene, and
tetrachloroethene.
Medical imaging,
photovoltaics,
telecommunication, and
sensors.
Drug delivery, chemical
sensors, modified
electrodes, and DNA
transferring agents.
Potential applications in
drug delivery and
cancer detection. Also
used in auto parts and
packaging materials to
enhance mechanical
and flame-retardant
properties.
Medicine applications,
water purification, and
antimicrobial uses.
They are used for a
wide variety of
commercial products.
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How can nanomaterials impact the environment?
NMs in solid wastes, wastewater effluents, direct
discharges, or accidental spillages may be
transported to aquatic systems by wind or
rainwater runoff (Klaine et al. 2008).
NPs fate and transport in the environment are
largely dependent on material properties such as
surface chemistry, particle size, and biological and
abiotic processes in environmental media.
Depending on these properties, NPs may stay in
suspension as individual particles, aggregate
forming larger sized NMs, dissolve, or react with
other materials (Luoma 2008).
Because of their small size and slower rate of
gravitational settling, some NMs may remain
suspended in air and water for longer periods and
may be readily transported over much greater
distances than larger particles of the same
material (EPA 2007; 2009).
The mobility of NMs in porous media is influenced
by their ability to attach to mineral surfaces to form
aggregates. For example, NMs that readily attach
to mineral surfaces may be less mobile in ground
water aquifers (Wiesner et al. 2006); smaller NMs
that can fit into the interlayer spaces between soil
particles may travel longer distances before
becoming trapped in the soil matrix (EPA 2007);
and soils with high clay content tend to stabilize
NMs and allow greater dispersal (EPA 2008a).
The surface chemistry and therefore the mobility
of NMs in porous media may be affected through
the addition of surface coatings. For example, TiO2
can be harmless in soil, but could be problematic
in water once a surface coating is added (Lubick
2008).
Research is still being conducted on the effects of
NMs on wildlife species. Some studies have
reported oxidative stress and pathological
changes in aquatic species, specifically trout, after
exposure to nano-TiO2 (Federici et al. 2007).
Some NMs are reported to be photoactive, but
their susceptibility to photodegradation in the
atmosphere has not been studied (EPA 2007).
The potential mechanisms of biodegradation of
NMs are the subject of current investigation. Some
fullerenes such as C60 and C70 have been found
to biodegrade after several months. Many NMs
containing inherently non-biodegradable inorganic
chemicals like metals and metal oxides may not
biodegrade as readily (EPA 2007).
A recent field study demonstrated that once nZVI
is emulsified to form EZVI, the nZVI particles
generally agglomerate and the size of the particles
are significantly greater than nano-scale thereby
reducing the mobility of nZVI in the subsurface
(ESTCP2010).
Although nZVI is widely used in site remediation,
information is limited on its fate and transport in
the environment. While increased mobility due to
the smaller size may allow for efficient
remediation, there are insufficient data regarding
whether such NMs could migrate beyond the
contaminated plume area and persist in drinking
water aquifers or surface water (EPA 2008a).
What are the routes of exposure to nanomaterials?
Human exposure to NMs may occur through
ingestion, inhalation, injection, and dermal
exposure depending on the source and activities
of the person. In the workplace, inhalation is a
widely recognized route of human exposure (EPA
2007; Watlington 2005).
The small size, solubility, and large surface area of
NMs may enable them to translocate from their
deposition site (typically in the lungs) and interact
with biological systems. Circulation time increases
drastically when the NMs are water-soluble. With
smaller NM sizes, the likelihood of greater
pulmonary deposition and potential toxicity exists
(DHHS 2009; SCENIHR 2009).
Studies have shown that NMs, due to their small
size, have the potential to pass through both the
blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the placenta. For
example, a recent study showed that nano-
anatase TiO2 may pass the BBB of mice when
injected with high doses (Liu et al. 2009).
Some types of NMs that translocate into
systematic circulation may reach the liver and
spleen, the two major organs for detoxification and
further circulatory distribution. Various
cardiovascular and other extra pulmonary effects
may occur (Nel et al. 2006). In humans, although
most inhaled carbon NMs remain in the lung, less
than 1 percent of the inhaled dose may reach the
circulatory system (SCENIHR 2009).
Use of sunscreen products may lead to dermal
exposure of NMs (TiO2 and ZnO) depending on
the properties of the sunscreen and the condition
of the skin. In healthy skin, the epidermis may
prevent NM migration to the dermis.
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However, damaged skin may allow NMs to
penetrate the dermis and access regional lymph
nodes, as suggested by quantum dots and
nanosilver (Mortensen et al. 2008; Nel et al. 2006).
Ingestion exposure may occur from consuming
NMs contained in drinking water or food (for
example, fish) (Wiesner2006).
What are the health effects of nanomaterials?
There are insufficient scientific data to determine
whether NMs, under realistic exposure scenarios,
may present adverse health effects to humans.
The health effects of NMs are variable depending
on their characteristics. Depending on their charge
and particle size, NMs can induce different levels
of cell injury and oxidative stress. In addition,
particle coatings, size, charge, surface treatments,
and surface excitation by UV radiation can modify
surface properties and thus the aggregation and
biological effects of NMs (Nel et al. 2006; Stone &
Donaldson 2006).
Some NPs may generate reactive oxygen species
(ROS), which can lead to membrane damage,
including increases in membrane permeability and
fluidity. Cells may become more susceptible to
osmotic stress or impaired nutrient uptake (Klaine
et al. 2008).
When cultured cells are exposed to NMs of
various metals (such as NMs containing titanium
and iron), NMs may be absorbed and gain access
to tissues that the metals alone cannot normally
reach. The uptake-and-damage mechanism is
frequently called the "Trojan Horse effect," where
the NPs appear to "trick" the cells to let them in,
and once inside, the toxic metals can significantly
increase the damaging action of such materials
(Limbach et al. 2007).
Metal-containing NMs may cause toxicity to cells
by releasing harmful trace elements or chemical
ions. For example, silver NMs may release silver
ions that can interact with proteins and inactivate
vital enzymes. The lead and cadmium used in
quantum dots are known reproductive and
developmental toxins (Powell & Kanarek 2006).
However, estimates of releases of these metals
from NMs are very crude because of varying
factors such as the concentration of metal in the
source (Klaine et al. 2008; Luoma 2008).
Research has shown that NMs may stimulate or
suppress immune responses (or both) by binding
to proteins in the blood (Dobrovolskaia & McNeil
2007).
Are there any federal and state guidelines or health standards for
nanomaterials?
Currently there are no specific federal standards
that regulate NMs based solely on their size.
However, depending on the specific media of
application or release certain federal statutes
apply to NMs. These are presented below:
• Many currently available nano-products fall
under the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA)
regulation, such as cosmetics, drugs, and
sunscreen products. FDA regulates these
products based on a safety assessment of the
bulk material ingredients or product. For
example, FDA regulates nZVI the same as all
forms of iron and carbon nanotubes the same as
all forms of carbon (Kimbrell 2006).
• The presence of a NP in a pesticide may affect
EPA's assessment under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) of whether the product causes
unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment (EPA 2009).
Many nanomaterials are regarded as "chemical
substances" under the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA) and therefore subject to the
requirements of the act. EPA has already
determined that carbon nanotubes are subject to
reporting under section 5 of TSCA. Under
TSCA, EPA may also regulate nanomaterials
considered to be existing chemicals. (EPA
2008b;2010).
EPA is developing a Significant New Use Rule
(SNUR) that would require persons who intend
to manufacture, import, or process new
nanoscale materials based on chemical
substances listed on the TSCA Inventory to
submit a Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) to
EPA at least 90 days before commencing that
activity (EPA 2011).
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Are there any federal and state guidelines or health standards for
nanomaterials? (continued)
If NMs enter drinking water or are injected into a
well, they may be subject to the Safe Drinking
Water Act (EPA 2009). However, currently no
maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) and
maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) have been
established for NMs based solely on their size.
MCLGs and MCLs are established for the
macro-sized forms of NMs.
Risks from NMs in waste sites may be evaluated
and addressed under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (EPA
2009).
Discharges containing NMs to waters of the
United States may require authorization under a
Clean Water Act (CWA) permit pursuant to
Section 402 of the CWA. EPA can establish
compound-specific effluent limits in permits
under the CWA (EPA 2009).
NMs may also be regulated under the Clean Air
Act if it is determined that their presence in the
air would endanger public health and welfare
(EPA 2009).
The Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) has approved plans for
21 states that enable them to adopt federal
safety standards for workers in private industry.
This allows states to adopt guidelines to manage
the risks of NMs in the workplace (Keiner 2008).
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) has developed interim
guidance on the occupational safety and health
implications and applications of NMs, including
the use of effective control technologies, work
practices, and personal protective equipment
(NIOSH 2010).
State and local standards and guidelines:
• In 2006, Berkeley, California, adopted the first
local regulation specifically for NMs requiring all
facilities manufacturing or using manufactured
NMs to disclose current toxicology information,
as available (Keiner 2008).
• In December 2010, the California Department of
Toxic Substances Control (CA DTSC) issued
formal request to the manufacturers of certain
nanometal oxides and nanometals requesting
information related to chemical and physical
properties, including analytical test methods and
other relevant information (CA DTSC 2010).
• Several other states may have community right-
to-know laws that authorize reporting or
disclosures broader than the federal law; this
may provide authority to require reporting when
facilities use or produce NMs (Keiner 2008).
What detection and characterization methods are available for
nanomaterials?
The detection, extraction, and analysis of NMs
are challenging due to their small size, unique
structure, physical and chemical characteristics,
surface coatings and interactions in the
environment, including agglomeration and
sequestration (EPA 2007). The analysis of NMs
in environmental samples often requires the use
of multiple technologies in tandem. This can
include the use of size separation technologies
combined with particle counting systems,
morphological analysis and /or chemical
analysis technologies (EPA 2007; 2010).
Aerosol fractionation technologies (differential
mobility analyzers and scanning mobility particle
sizers) use the mobility properties of charged
NMs in an electrical field to obtain size fractions
for subsequent analysis. Multi-stage impactor
samplers separate NM fractions based upon the
aerodynamic mobility properties of the NMs
(Grassian et al. 2007; EPA 2007).
Aerosol mass spectrometer provides chemical
analysis of NMs suspended in gases and liquids
by vaporizing them and analyzing the resulting
ions in a mass spectrometer (SCENIHR 2009).
Expansion Condensation Nucleus Counters
measure and derive NM density in gas
suspension through adiabatic expansion
followed by optical measurement. Currently
available instruments can detect NPs as small
as 3 nm (Saghafifar et al. 2007).
Size-exclusion chromatography, ultrafiltration,
and field flow fractionation can be used for size
fractionation and collection of NM fractions in
liquid media.
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What detection and characterization methods are available for
nanomaterials? (continued)
»> NM fractions may be further analyzed using
dynamic light scattering for size analysis and
mass spectrometry for chemical characterization
(EPA 2007).
»> One of the main methods of analyzing NM
characteristics is electron microscopy. Scanning
Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron
Microscopy can be used to determine the size,
shape, and aggregation state of NMs below 10
nm(SCENIHR2006).
»> Atomic Force Microscopy, a more recently
developed technology, has the ability to provide
single particle size and morphological
information at the nanometer level in air and
liquid media (Colton, 2004).
What technologies are being used to control nanomaterials?
Dynamic Light Scattering is used to characterize
manufactured nanomaterials and provides
information on the hydrodynamic diameter of
nanomaterials in suspensions (EPA 2010).
Other analytical techniques include X-ray
diffraction to measure the crystalline phase and
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to determine
the surface chemical composition and
functionality of NMs (Grassian et al. 2007).
Additional research is needed to determine
methods to detect and quantify engineered NMs
in environmental media.
Limited information is available about which
technologies can be used to control NMs in
water and wastewater streams.
Air filters and respirators are used to filter and
remove NMs from air (Wiesner et al. 2006).
NMs in ground water, surface water, and
drinking water may be removed using
flocculation, sedimentation, and sand or
membrane filtration (Wiesner et al. 2006).
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Where can I find more information about nanomaterials? (continued)
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on Emerging Nanotechnologies.
Contact Information
www.nanotechproiect.org/inventories/consumer/
If you have any questions or comments on this fact sheet, please contact: Mary Cooke, FFRRO, by phone at
(703) 603-8712 or by email at cooke.maryt@epa.gov.
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