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You can use the free text search function to find information in the case story database. Most suitable are: substance name and other substance identifier (EC- and CAS-number). You can refine your search after first entry for sector-, function- and process-categories. The case studies are meant to serve as source of inspiration and ideas for substitution. The alternatives are constantly being developed further. We therefore recommend that you to check in each individual case whether an alternative is suitable for your applications and purposes. If you are aware of any other relevant information that is not mentioned in the current case story, please contact SUBSPORTplus.

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Insulating and waterproof alternatives

The sector of bio-construction uses insulating and watertight materials as an alternative to conventional man-made materials like polystyrene, polyurethane and other chemicals harmful for the environment. This article introduces 19 different types of insulating and watertight materials with a description of their properties, applications and technical characteristics. The alternative materials include: sheets of polypropylene, recycled paper cellulose fibre, hemp blankets, thermo-fixed flax paper, wood fibre panels, sheep wool blankets, coconut fibre, feather panels, cotton blankets, straw balls, straw and lime, cellular glass, pearlite, expanded clay, vermiculite and hops.

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