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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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Animal dolls made without synthetic materials, flame-retardants, allergens or PVC

Animal dolls for children may contain a number of hazardous chemicals, such as flame-retardants, PVC, phthalates. Using natural materials such as organic cotton, wool and linen the amount of hazardous chemicals can be reduced.

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.

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 – 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 – 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.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Nonylphenol and Ethoxylates

Nonylphenols and their ethoxylates have been used on a large scale, in different, applications, because of their properties and affordable prices. Though they have been restricted at EU level in 2005 and even earlier by voluntary actions, there is still evidence of their production and use in EU. Because of their effects on health and environment, mainly their endocrine disrupting activity, it is necessary to look for alternatives.

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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