Brazil pilot project

Title of the project: Pilot project aimed at validating the inventory guidance on polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs), hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD), and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) by undertaking preliminary inventories in identified sectors in Brazil.

Donor: European Union
Partners: Government of Brazil and SCRC Brazil
Duration: October 2018 to July 2019
Target countries: Government of Brazil, CETESB/SCRC Brazil

Objectives:

• To validate the inventory guidance on polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) and hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD);
• To develop inventory of PCNs, PCBs in open application and SCCPs in major products

Expected outcomes:

• Preliminary inventories of selected POPs by Tier I and II in Brazil and research needs towards Tier III inventory for Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) and Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)
• Preliminary Inventory of Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD) in Brazil

1. Information relating to import, production and export of following potential sources of PCNs, PCBs and SCCPs in Brazil were collected and compiled:
   • PCN production and trade
   • All kinds of chlorinated paraffins including SCCPs from various sources
   • PVC resin and manufacturing of PVC cable
   • Rubber and rubber products including for conveyor belts
   • Paints and coatings
   • Sealants and adhesives
   • Metal working fluids and lubricants
   • Consumer products
   • HCBD production and trade
   • Unintentional production of HCBD and PCNs
   • Contaminated sites
2. Action plan for PCNs, SCCPs and HCBD was made.
3. A gap analysis was done of the information that are available and that are missing in order to prepare the inventory of these POPs.
4. A stakeholder consultation was held from 4 to 5 December 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.