UMWELTBUNDESAMT, GEFAHRSTOFFSCHNELLAUSKUNFT (FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY, FAST INFORMATION SERVICE ON HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)
ADDRESS: |
Umweltbundesamt, Z 2.4 (GSA)
Bismarckplatz 1; D-14193 Berlin |
TELEPHONE: |
(49) 30 8903 0 |
IN EMERGENCY: |
(49) 30 8903 2441
(49) 30 8903 2020
(49) 30 8903 2049 |
TELEFAX: |
(49) 30 8903 2285 |
TELEX: |
none |
INTERNET ADDRESS(ES): |
www.umweltbundesamt.de |
LANGUAGE: |
German/English |
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: |
Government-national level |
HOURS: |
24 hrs/day (access to the centre)
5 days a week (operating days)
08.00 - 17.00 CET
07.00 - 16.00 GMT |
FEE: |
None |
CONTACTS
Christa Behrendt, Chemist
Dr. Thomas Krämer, Chemist
OTHER CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES AND COMMENTS
The centre’s functions are to provide assistance with information on dangerous substances, combatting hazardous incidents and accidents involving substances that present a danger to the environment- information on the proper handling of environmentally dangerous substances required in the short term for avoiding hazards and damage.
The centre has an interest to utilise assistance from other centres.
RESPONSE INFORMATION PROVIDED
GERMANY
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PHONE |
FAX |
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MAIL |
ON-LINE |
REFERRAL |
Physical-Chemical Properties
(i.e. Flammability, Explosivity and Oxidising Properties) |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Environmental Effects |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Distribution Modes for: |
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Air Release |
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Maritime Spills |
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Lakes/River/Stream Spills |
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Soil Spills |
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Emergency Response Suggestions |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Health Effects |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
First Aid Suggestions (Medical) |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Evacuation Procedures |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Clean-Up / Decontamination |
R / I |
R / I |
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R / I |
R |
R / I |
Others |
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OTHER SERVICES
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FROM CENTRE |
VIA REFERRAL |
On-Site Assistance: |
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Expertise Response |
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Equipment Response |
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Operators for Equipment |
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Monitoring / Risk Evaluation |
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Information on Case Studies |
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Spill Statistics / Trends |
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Emergency Preparedness Information |
R / I |
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Training |
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Other Services |
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Legend: R = Regular Clientele, I = International Clientele, Blank = No or No Response
