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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).

Replacement for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases and hydrocarbons with CO2 for cooling systems

A Danish company has developed a cooling method based solely on CO2 with the support of the Danish environmental protection agency. The environmental benefits are large and the market is promising.

Alternative to lead acetate in sugar cane and sugar beet analyses

Lead acetate can be replaced by aluminium sulphate in analysing sugar cane and sugar beet. Using alternative analytical methods that do not involve lead acetate is also possible.

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.

Alternative lead-free method to the analysis of sucrose

Conventional polarization analysis uses lead acetate as clarifying agent for the sugar juice. An alternative method using near infrared polarimetry that does not need lead acetate was tested and provided good quality results.

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.

Substitution von Formaldehyd durch Wasserstoffperoxid zur Dekontamination von biologischen Laboratorien und Tierhaltungsanlagen

Die Dekontamination von Laboratorien und Tierhaltungsanlagen der Schutzstufe 2-4, sowie von HEPA-Filteranlagen (siehe TRBA 100/120) wurde lange Zeit mit Formaldehyd durchgeführt. Formaldehyd kann in einem alternativen Verfahren durch das weniger gefährliche Wasserstoffperoxid unter einfacheren Verwendungsbedingungen substituiert werden.

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