Green Toolkit for Space
Low

Heat pipe fluid toxicity

Working fluids in satellite heat pipes (often ammonia or acetone) are toxic and pose risks during manufacturing and in the event of leakage.
REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) EU
REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) Legal

EU regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Hydrazine (EC 206-114-9) added to the SVHC Candidate List on 20 June 2011; CLP carcinogen category 1B. Not yet transferred to Annex XIV

Jurisdiction
EU
Components
Heat Pipes Thermal Control
Lifecycle Stages
Satellite Manufacturing Operational Deployment
Environmental Concerns
Toxic Material Usage

Obligations (1)

REACH compliance for hazardous substances

High
Manufacturers must register, evaluate, and obtain authorisation for use of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in satellite components.
REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) EU
REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) Legal

EU regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Hydrazine (EC 206-114-9) added to the SVHC Candidate List on 20 June 2011; CLP carcinogen category 1B. Not yet transferred to Annex XIV

Jurisdiction
EU