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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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Erfolgreiche Abschaffung von phthalat-, latex- und PVC-haltigen Untersuchungshandschuhen.

Im modernen Gesundheitswesen werden Untersuchungshandschuhe in umfangreichem Maße verwendet. Viele Handschuhe enthalten potentiell schädliche Stoffe, wie Phthalate, Latex und PVC. Diese können durch Handschuhe substituiert werden, die aus Nitrilkautschuk, Neopren oder Polyurethan hergestellt werden, wie von der nationalen schwedischen Substitutionsgruppe und SEMCO (Miljöstyrningsrådet) gezeigt wurde. Ein Beispiel erfolgreicher Beschaffung von PVC-freien Handschuhen in Stockholms Läns Landsting (Landkreis Stockholm) wird ebenfalls dargestellt.

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Phasing out PVC and latex for use as catheter materials in favour of silicone. A comparative study of different catheter materials.

This case study is a comparison between different materials used for manufacturing catheters. The comparative assessment that is the basis for this case study was done by the Dow Corning Corporation and aimed at evaluating PVC, latex and silicone for use as catheter material. While all materials have their respective strengths and drawbacks, the conclusion of the study was that silicone was the best available option.

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