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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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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.

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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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SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A is one the 10 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 bisphenol A can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

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