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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 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.

Pflanzenöl als Schmierstoff für Kettensägen

Eine Schule für Forstwirtschaft hat in den letzten 15 bis 20 Jahren Rapsöl als Schmierstoff für Kettensägen verwendet. Der Einsatz von Pflanzenöl anstelle von Mineralöl hat viele Vorteile.

Vegetable oil as lubricant for chain saws

"The Forest School" has used rape oil as a lubricant for chain saws in the last 15-20 years. There are many advantages using vegetable oil instead of mineral oil.

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.

Starch hydrogels as alternative to polyacrylamide in soil treatment

Polyacrylamide used for soil treatment is made from a hazardous monomer – and it may decompose to this monomer in the environment.Polyacrylamide can be replaced by other starch hydrogels.

Verwendung von Bambus und natürlichen Fasern in der Herstellung von Flügeln für Windturbinen.

Ein Projekt ergab vielversprechende Ergebnisse in Bezug auf die Substitution von Glasfaser/Epoxidverbundstoffen durch ein Verbundstoff aus Bambus und biobasiertem Klebstoff.

Bamboo and natural fibres used in the production of blades for wind turbines

A project showed promising results concerning the substitution of glass fibre/epoxy composite with bamboo/biobased glue composite.

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.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde 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 formaldehyde can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for four of its uses.

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.

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