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Alternatives to phthalates in toys and childcare articles.

In this study a number of alternative plasticisers to the phthalates DEHP (Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), DBP (Di-n-butyl phthalate) and BBP (Butyl benzyl phthalate) are described and assessed. Suitable alternative plasticisers have been identified for most applications of the phthalates, and ten of these have been assessed in detail.

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Substitution of PVC and phthalate plasticizer carpet backing by a mixture of materials (EcoWorx) the primary component of which is a food grade low density polyethylene (LDPE).

Carpet comprises two main elements, nylon face pile and backing. Backing systems represent a significant investment in materials, engineering and performance.Shaw’s goals were to re-engineer the carpet following “Cradle to Cradle” design principles to eliminate hazardous chemicalsand to facilitate recycling of the face pile and backing at the end of its life.The use of industry standard PVC backings was incompatible with these goals. The polyolefin replacement backing meets all PVC product and price performance criteria while allowing the product to be fully recycled.

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Erfolgreiche Abschaffung von phthalat-, latex- und PVC-haltigen Untersuchungshandschuhen.

Im modernen Gesundheitswesen werden Untersuchungshandschuhe in umfangreichem Maße verwendet. Viele Handschuhe enthalten potentiell schädliche Stoffe, wie Phthalate, Latex und PVC. Diese können durch Handschuhe substituiert werden, die aus Nitrilkautschuk, Neopren oder Polyurethan hergestellt werden, wie von der nationalen schwedischen Substitutionsgruppe und SEMCO (Miljöstyrningsrådet) gezeigt wurde. Ein Beispiel erfolgreicher Beschaffung von PVC-freien Handschuhen in Stockholms Läns Landsting (Landkreis Stockholm) wird ebenfalls dargestellt.

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Substitution von PVC und Phthalatweichmachern in Teppichrückseiten durch ein Materialgemisch (EcoWorx), dessen Hauptbestandteil ein lebensmittelechtes Polyethylen mit geringer Dichte ist (LDPE).

Ein Teppich besteht aus zwei Hauptelementen, dem Nylonoberflächenflor und der Teppichrückseite. Die Rückseitensysteme stellen eine bedeutende Investition von Materialien, Technologie und Performance dar. Shaw's Ziele waren, den Teppich nach den "Cradle to Cradle" Designprinzipien zu überarbeiten, um gefährliche Stoffe zu eliminieren, und das Recycling des Oberflächenflors und der Teppichrückseite nach Gebrauch zu ermöglichen. Die Verwendung der branchenüblichen PVC-Teppichrücken war mit diesen Zielen nicht vereinbar. Die Ersatzmaterial eingesetzten Rückseiten aus Polyolefin erfüllen alle Preis- und Leistungsansprüchen und ermöglicht es, das Produkt vollständig zu recyclen.

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HA-oils in rubber tires

The main softener in rubber mix for tires is aromatic extracts or highly aromatic oils (HA-oil). HA-oil consists of extracted components from crude oil at the manufacturer of base oil for e.g., lubricants. The components are mono- and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. Many of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in HA-oils are carcinogenic and toxic to aquatic organisms, among other things. This case study includes information on HA-oils and its use in rubber tires, it brings up health and environmental risks when tires are in use, and it provides a short history of how production of tires without HA-oils finally led to a ban in EU.

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Phasing out PVC and latex for use as catheter materials in favour of silicone. A comparative study of different catheter materials.

This case study is a comparison between different materials used for manufacturing catheters. The comparative assessment that is the basis for this case study was done by the Dow Corning Corporation and aimed at evaluating PVC, latex and silicone for use as catheter material. While all materials have their respective strengths and drawbacks, the conclusion of the study was that silicone was the best available option.

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Eine Alternative zu Phthalaten: Neuartiger Weichmacher für Kunststoffe hergestellt aus Rizinusöl und Essigsäure

Danisco hat erfolgreich einen biobasierten Kunststoffweichmacher auf der Basis von Rizinusöl und Essigsäure entwickelt. Studien zufolge hat das Produkt keine nachteiligen Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit oder die Umwelt und hat Verwendung in der Produktion von Lebensmittelverpackungen, medizinischem Equipment und Kinderspielzeug gefunden. Neuartige Anwendungen werden getestet, eine davonist Vinylfußboden.

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An alternative to phthalates: Novel plastic softener produced from castor oil and acetic acid

Danisco has successfully developed a bio-based plastic softener on the basis of castor oil and acetic acid. According to studies the product shows no adverse effect on human health or the environment, and has found applications in production of food wrapping, medical equipment and children’s toys. Novel applications are being tested, one of them being vinyl flooring.

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Eliminierung der Phthalate DEHP, BBP, DBP und DIBP aus Elektronikprodukten auf eigene Initiative

DEHP, BBP und DBP sind Phthalate mit geringer molarer Masse, die verwendet werden, um Kabel weicher und flexibler zu machen. Diese Phthalate sind in die REACH Kandidatenliste aufgenommen worden und wurden in Zusammenhang mit der RoHS-Neufassung diskutiert. Gemäß dem Vorsorgeprinzip hat Dell beschlossen, auf eigene Initiative die Phthalate aus allen Produkten zu entfernen. Die Phthalate wurden durch Tris(2-ethylhexyl)benzol-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (TOM oder TOTM) oder Bis(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalat (DOCP) ersetzt. TOM und DOCP bieten dieselbe Funktionalität, sind aber weder eingestuft noch sind sie CMR Stoffe. Dell hat außerdem begonnen, von seine Zulieferer zu verlangen, die Verwendung zusätzlicher Phthalate(DIDP, DNOP, DIBP, DHNUP, DIHP) offenlegen, um einen stufenweisen Ausstieg aus deren Verwendung zu ermöglichen.

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Proactively eliminating the phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP from electronic products

DEHP, BBP, and DBP are low molecular weight phthalates used to make cables softer and more flexible. These phthalates have been included in the REACH Candidate List and have been discussed in context of the RoHS recast. In line with the its precautionary principle, Dell has decided to proactively eliminate these phthalates from all of its products. The phthalates have been replaced with Trioctyl Trimellitate (TOM or TOTM) or Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOCP). TOM and DOCP offer the same functionality, however these are neither classified nor labelled and are not CMR substances. Dell has also started to request that its suppliers disclose the use of additional phthalates (DIDP, DNOP, DIBP, DHNUP, DIHP) to enable swift phase out of these as well.

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