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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 to 2-methoxyethanol as put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

This document concerns the general toxicity of 2-methoxyethanol and some common alternatives to its use in different applications. The most common substitutes for 2-methoxyethanol are: PGME, EGBE, ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (EGPE) and their acetates (PGMEA, EGBEA, EGPEA). The decision which alternative to use depends on what application 2-methoxyethanol is currently used in.

Playing dough manufactured without hazardous chemicals, and is eatable

Often, playing dough contains a number of hazardous chemicals, which is a problem since children tend to put things in their mouths. This is an alternative dough, produced to be eatable.

Thread- locks used in production

In afactory product with classified substances were previously used for thread lock. These substances were a potential risk in connection to breathing and skin contact. The products are now substituted to products without any classified ingredients.

Sealing compound used in industrial production

In a factory a product with classified ingredient substances was used earlier as a sealing compound and filler. These substances had a high potential risk in connection to allergenic reactions and one of them was also known as carcinogenic. The product is now substituted to a product without any classified ingredients.

Replacement of bisphenol A in food and beverage packing

Bisphenol A can be replaced with polyamide, a resin based on oil extracted from plants or isosorbide depending on the application.

A bio-based polymer with multiple applications as substitute for poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Poly(ethylene terephthalate), better known as PET, is a material used on large-scale l that impacts in a negative way terrestrial and aquatic environment because is not biodegradable. PET can be substituted by a bio-based polymer with properties that also make it usable in a variety of other applications.

Potentially environmentally sounder alternatives to PFOS compounds and PFOA

Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), and a number of related perfluorinated compounds (perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)) are used in numerous industrial and consumer products. These compounds have been recognised as hazardous to health and environment and give rise to increasing concern. The example is based on a report from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), evaluating whether suitable less hazardous alternatives can be found. The compounds discussed in the report are based on telomers, silicone, aliphatic alcohols and acrylates. The compounds are discussed as groups and not as single products.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A is one the 10 specific substances or substance groups for which a detailed alternatives assessment has been performed by SUBSPORTplus according to a common methodology. In this document the hazard profile and identified uses of bisphenol A can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (SCCP)

Chloroalkanes (SCCP) are one of the specific substances or substance groups for which a detailed alternatives assessment has been performed by SUBSPORTplus according to a common methodology. In this document he hazard profile and identified uses of SCCP can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

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