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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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Treating head lice naturally

In many schools and nurseries head louse alarm is regularly signalled. The use of chemicals such as malathion, permethrin and lindane is more dangerous for the health care staff and children because of louses."die umweltberatung" Österreich (Austrian Eco Counselling) had collected and tested alternatives.

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Replacement of bisphenol A in food and beverage packing

Bisphenol A can be replaced with polyamide, a resin based on oil extracted from plants or isosorbide depending on the application.

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Ethyl lactate and methyl soyate as bio based alternatives to chlorinated and other petroleum based solvents

Bio based solvents can replace petroleum derived solvents in various applications like adhesives and coating, inks and cleaning products.

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Kindergarden Abel - childcare without phthalates, azo-dyes, solvents and parabens.

A kindergarten in Copenhagen decided to get rid of as many problematic chemicals as possible in the children's environment. This included toys containing phthalates and wood preservatives, lotions with parabens and potentialallergens and items containing azo dyes and/or solvents.

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