What is 'photochemical ozone creation potential' in SAP EHS-CI - SAP Carbon Impact?

photochemical ozone creation potential - Overview

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: The formation of photooxidants, such as ozone, PAN, etc., which can be formed from hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide CO and nitrogen oxides NOX, in conjunction with sunlight. Photooxidants can impair human health and the functioning of ecosystems and damage plants.

photochemical ozone creation potential - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Photochemical ozone creation potential (POCP) is a measure of the amount of ozone created when a chemical compound is exposed to sunlight. It is used to assess the environmental impact of a chemical compound and is part of the EHS-CI SAP Carbon Impact component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The POCP value of a chemical compound can be used to determine its environmental impact. The higher the POCP value, the greater the potential for ozone creation when exposed to sunlight. This information can be used to assess the environmental impact of a product or process and inform decisions about its use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assessing the environmental impact of a product or process, it is important to consider not only the POCP value but also other factors such as toxicity, biodegradability, and energy efficiency. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The EHS-CI SAP Carbon Impact component also includes other measures such as global warming potential (GWP) and acidification potential (AP). These measures can be used in combination with POCP to assess the overall environmental impact of a product or process.