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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.

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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.

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Biopolymer as alternative to petroleum based soil modifiers like polyacrylamide or bitumen.

Soil modification for civil or military applications can be done with a biopolymer instead of using petroleum based chemicals like polyacrylamide or asphalt emulsions.

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Substitution of a cleaning agent containing sodium hypochlorate used for disinfection  

A disinfectant based on sodium hypochlorate, used in a cleaning and maintenance company, was substituted to a less toxic disinfectant based on a mix of water and non-ionic surfactants.

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