Arsenic - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern

A two-page summary of the information on arsenic contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment and the 2019 Global Chemicals Outlook II. Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid that is ubiquitous in the Earth’s crust. It is present in various inorganic and organic forms. Arsenic and arsenic compounds are used intentionally in wood preservatives, pesticides, animal feed additives, pharmaceuticals, glass production, alloy manufacturing, electronics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

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Source	https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/41484
Author	Economy Division
Maintainer	Economy Division
Last Updated	January 25, 2023, 16:13 (UTC)
Created	January 25, 2023, 16:13 (UTC)
GUID	fa9c2c95-6ca8-4470-a6da-d606934a64c5
Issued	2022-12-19T19:11:10Z
Language	English
Modified	2022-12-19 22:35:24.508
Publisher name	Economy Division
Theme	Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures
data_type	document
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