The 2018 GA meeting which took place on Thursday 3 May 2018 in Brugge, Belgium saw an increase in attendance from 2017. Hosted by Prince-Erachem, the meeting which lasted 5 hours saw several deliberations related to the last REACH deadline and its consequences thereafter including the possible re-structuring of the consortium. Some key decisions taken by way of vote are as follows:
Some highlights:
- Future structure of Mara: A more streamline structure to be established if the organisation is to continue functioning infinitely or in the event of a complete closure its mandate and members to be incorporated within the Mn trade association –The IMnI. Discussions are still on-going
- Collaboration: A clearly defined pathway for collaboration between Mara and the IMnI was established
- Data-sharing Regulation: Approval of the reimbursement structure (to be executed in phases) in accordance with regulation 2016/9
- Approval of the 2018 workplan and budget
DETERMINATION OF WATER SOLUBILITY/ SiMn slag (Silicomanganese slag)/ OECD 440/2008/ GLP
The water solubility of the test material, expressed as the total amount of total metal dissolved, has been determined using the flask method, Method A6 Water Solubility of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 and Method 105 of the OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, 27 July 1995.
The results can be seen in the table below:
| Metal dissolved | Concentration range (g/l) |
| Magnesium | ≤6.83 x 10-4 |
| Aluminium | ≤9.45 x 10-4 |
| Silicon | ≤2.26 x 10-4 |
| Potassium | ≤3.60 x 10-4 |
| Calcium | ≤2.64 x 10-4 |
| Manganese | ≤3.27 x 10-4 |
| Barium | ≤2.13 x 10-4 |
To obtain the full study, please contact: reach@manganese.org