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Substitution of allergenic preservatives: methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone

A Ph.D. thesis showed that methylisothiazolinone could be remarkably reduced if it was combined with phenoxyethanol in conservation of cosmetic cream.

Substitution of plastic paints by mineral-based paints in Metro Madrid

Madrid?s underground metropolitan transport company (metro) decided to substitute regular plastic paints which contained titanium dioxide, xylene and toluene, by mineral paints based on barium sulfate, quartz and mica that do not represent any health or environmental hazards and require less frequent maintece.

Substitution von Kunststofffarben durch mineralische Farben in der Madrider Metro

Der Verkehrsbetrieb der Madrider U-Bahn (Metro) beschloss, die regulären Kunststofffarben, die Titanadioxid, Xylol und Toluol enthalten, durch mineralische Farben zu ersetzen, die auf Bariumsulfat, Quarz und Glimmer basieren. Diese stellen keinerlei Gesundheits- oder Umweltgefahr dar und erfordern weniger häufig Instandhaltungsarbeiten.

Dimethyl sulfoxide as alternative solvent

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an efficient polar aprotic solvent in numerous applications. It may be used as an alternative to N methylpyrrolidone (1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone), dimethylformamide or methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and other solvents in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fine chemicals, electronics and cleaning.

Butan-1-ol for chemical purification of pharmaceutical product was replaced by 1-methoxypropan-2-ol

Butan-1-ol was used for chemical purification of pharmaceutical products. It has several harmful properties regarding human health and it smells very bad. It was replaced by 1-methoxypropan-2-ol.

Carbon dioxide as alternative to sterilization using ethylene oxide

Ethylene oxide is a disinfectant used in different sectors such as food industry. It is classified as carcinogen, mutagen and reproductive toxicant of category 1B. It may be substituted by different other less hazardous chemicals or technologies. Carbon dioxide may be used as an effective and less toxic alternative.

Eine neue wasserabweisende Oberflächenbehandlung zur Verwendung auf Textilien und anderen faserbasierten Materialien, die keine Fluorcarbone oder Isocyanate enthält.

Fluorcarbon- und isocyanathaltige Mischungen sind seit vielen Jahren zur wasserabweisenden Oberflächenbehandlung von Textilien und anderen faserbasierten Materialien verwendet worden. Heute weiß man, dass sich viele Fluorcarbone (z.B. PFOA) extrem langsam in der Natur abbauen und Hormonstörungen bei vielen Wassertieren auslösen, wohingegen viele Isocyanate giftig für Menschen sind. OC-aquasil™ stellt eine alternative Oberflächenbehandlung für Anwendungen vor, die einen hohen Grad an Abweisung von Wasser oder wasserbasiertem Schmutz verlangen, allerdings ohne Fluorcarbone und Isocyanate.

EN ivy as alternative to metal-based nanoparticles for UV skin protection

Titanium dioxide is used in skin care cosmetics to protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Because Titanium dioxide as nanoparticles is classified as a group 2B carcinogen (IARC), 1A or 1B carcinogen (CLP Regulation) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC) and has been subject to debates regarding other hazards, there are current researches for alternatives. EN ivy nanoparticles may be one of them.

Toner powder derived from soybeans as alternative to petroleum-based printing toners

Petroleum-based printing toners consume a lot of non-renewable resources and have negative environment, climate and health impacts. Soybean derived powder is used as an alternative to produce laser printer toners, at affordable price and with good printing quality.

Glues from renewable resources for panel board manufacture

Urea-formol adhesives are largely used in the wood products industries. Construction materials are the main source of formaldehyde emissions in the indoor environment. Therefore, it is necessary to find new natural alternatives to produce wood adhesives. The project allowed developing and validating extraction process for tannins, based on aqueous extraction, and lignin. These extracted compounds were successfully inserted in adhesives to develop a formula without formaldehyde. The mechanical properties of the panel board produced with this new adhesive responded to European standard.

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