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Nanomaterials in Construction

Nanomaterials are extremely small particles that are being added to a wide range of building materials to improve their properties. Because some nanomaterials may pose health risks, CPWR tracks how they are used in construction and shares this information through our eLCOSH Nano Inventory. CPWR also conducts research to better understand nanomaterial exposure risks and controls.

This dashboard contains four sets of charts that summarize more than 900 products in the Nano Inventory. The data from this dashboard comes from a previously funded study, at this time there are no planned data updates. Following the dashboard, you will find more information on the data source, definitions, chart notes, and recommended citation. For questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] or Gavin West, CPWR’s director of health research.

 

Instructions for Use

Navigate the charts by clicking the blue boxes or arrows at the top of the dashboard. If using a mobile device, zoom out slightly and use landscape mode for a better navigation experience.

About the Data

Delphi Group (2021). COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey. https://cmu-delphi.github.io/delphi-epidata/symptom-survey/.

Definitions and Chart Notes

Definitions

  • Nanomaterial – A material with any external dimension in the nanoscale or having internal structure or surface structure in the nanoscale size range of approximately 1 to 100 nanometers (nm).
  • Trade – The construction occupation or trade most likely to use a given product

Chart Notes

  • Database Summary
    • The top left pie chart shows the number of products by nanomaterial.
    • The top right chart shows the number of products that have a safety data sheet available in the eLCOSH Nano Inventory.
    • The bottom chart shows the number of products associated with a particular construction trade.
  • Nanomaterial
    • This chart excludes products containing nanomaterials of undetermined chemical composition.
  • Trade
    • This chart shows the number of products containing nanomaterials by trade.
  • Nanomaterials Used by Trade
    • This chart shows the number of products by nanomaterial composition for the selected construction trade.
Recommended Citation

Recommended Citation

CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. [2025]. Nanomaterials in Construction Historical Data Dashboard [dashboard].