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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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Alternatives for wood varnishes containing solvents

Alternative wood varnishes products based on water can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). Naphtha (petroleum), hydro desulfurized heavy and 2-Butanone oxime classified as carcinogens can be replaced by safer alternative.

Alternatives for cleaners for industrial surfaces

Alternative special cleaner can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). A strong alkaline cleaner (pH 13) can be replaced by an alternative with pH 9,5.

Comparison of surface treatment agents for wood, focusing on chemical hazards

Alternative parquet lacquer based on acrylic dispersions can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). In this example naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy classified as a carcinogen and 1-Methoxypropan-2-ol can be replaced by safer alternative.

Alternatives for primer for use on concrete

Alternative primer used for concrete based on water can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). This example covers replacement of carcinogen naphtha, light aromatic classified and 1-methoxypropan-2-ol, by safer alternative.

Alternatives to cobalt dryers for paints

Cobalt organic salts are very good driers for paints but increasing concern about the hazard of cobalt compounds, in general, made producers look for alternatives.

Alternative to dichloromethane in graffiti and paint stripping

Dibasic esters can be used as alternative to dichloromethane (DCM or methylene chloride) in graffiti and paint stripping as well as in other applications. They are not known to be potential carcinogens like DCM and they are much less volatile and flammable.

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