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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.

Out phasing of dimethyl formamide (DMF) and cobalt dichloride in piping production.

By introduction of new production equipment, the pipe producing company Logstor, have been able to phase out dimethylformamide (DMF) as a cleaning solvent. Instead most cleaning of mixing heads and sprayer heads is done mechanically, and in rare cases a Dowanol (1-methoxypropan-2-ol) bath is used. Cobalt dichloride containing silica gel desiccant have been substituted with a cobalt free desiccant, which is performing even better than the old one.

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.

Water-based technology to produce polyurethane and polyester/polyamide microfibers

Nonwoven polyurethane and polyester/polyamide based microfibers (generally known as suede) are increasingly used in many fields of application and in a diversity of products. The most used and popular technology for the production of nonwoven is a method involving different solvents and processing aids during the production in order to give the fibres the physical and mechanical characteristics required. This case story describes an alternative technology to produce microfibers using water as the only solvent. The technology, called Dinamica®, developed by Miko and patented by the Japanese partner Asahi Kasei also gives the materials flame retardant properties without the addition of chemical flame retardants.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Lead and its inorganic compounds

Lead and its inorganic compounds 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 the hazard profile and identified uses of lead and its inorganic compounds can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Perchloroethylene

Perchloroethylene is 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 the hazard profile and identified uses of perchloroethylene can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for its use for dry cleaning.

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