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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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Substitution of dichloromethane in the analysis of pesticide residue

In analysis of pesticide residues cyclohexane, ethylacetate, tert. butyl methyl ether, diethylether and light petroleum are tried as alternatives to dichloromethane. Conclusively cyclohexane, light petroleum or tert. butyl methyl ether is recommended in the article . Of these three recommended substances, light petroleum and tert. butyl methyl ether is included in the database of hazardous substances according to SUBSPORTplusS screening criteria (SDSC).

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Professional drink and vaccine cooling with natural refrigerants

A Danish company produces refrigerators and freezers for professional use; for soft drinks, beer, wine, pharmaceuticals, blood and vaccines, and has offered coolers and freezers with hydrocarbon refrigerants since 1994, and to the household market and since 2000. The company has 330 employees and 90% of the production is exported to the global market.

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Copper sulphate as alternative to mercury monoxide catalyst in the Kjeldahl reaction

The Kjeldahl reaction developed to analyse nitrogen content of organic substances has been reviewed many times to optimise it and make safer for the users. A comprehensive handbook on various Kjeldahl analyses includes a chapter on catalysts that presents alternatives to mercury monoxide.

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