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Evaluation of halogen-free flame retardants in polypropylene formulations as alternatives to flame retardants containing halogens.

This document concerns an evaluation of several halogen-free flame retardants. The evaluation also presents some new types of flame retardants, which are fully functional, commercially available and cost-efficient alternatives to traditional halogenated flame retardants. The details, strengths and limitations of all alternatives are listed below.

Substitution of PVC and phthalate plasticizer carpet backing by a mixture of materials (EcoWorx) the primary component of which is a food grade low density polyethylene (LDPE).

Carpet comprises two main elements, nylon face pile and backing. Backing systems represent a significant investment in materials, engineering and performance.Shaw’s goals were to re-engineer the carpet following “Cradle to Cradle” design principles to eliminate hazardous chemicalsand to facilitate recycling of the face pile and backing at the end of its life.The use of industry standard PVC backings was incompatible with these goals. The polyolefin replacement backing meets all PVC product and price performance criteria while allowing the product to be fully recycled.

Substitution von PVC und Phthalatweichmachern in Teppichrückseiten durch ein Materialgemisch (EcoWorx), dessen Hauptbestandteil ein lebensmittelechtes Polyethylen mit geringer Dichte ist (LDPE).

Ein Teppich besteht aus zwei Hauptelementen, dem Nylonoberflächenflor und der Teppichrückseite. Die Rückseitensysteme stellen eine bedeutende Investition von Materialien, Technologie und Performance dar. Shaw's Ziele waren, den Teppich nach den "Cradle to Cradle" Designprinzipien zu überarbeiten, um gefährliche Stoffe zu eliminieren, und das Recycling des Oberflächenflors und der Teppichrückseite nach Gebrauch zu ermöglichen. Die Verwendung der branchenüblichen PVC-Teppichrücken war mit diesen Zielen nicht vereinbar. Die Ersatzmaterial eingesetzten Rückseiten aus Polyolefin erfüllen alle Preis- und Leistungsansprüchen und ermöglicht es, das Produkt vollständig zu recyclen.

Guidance on alternatives to the flame retardant Pentabromodiphenylether.

Commercial PentaBDE is a brominated flame retardant that is likely to cause significant adverse effects on human health and the environment. Components of c-PentaBDE are widespread in the global environment and poses risks to health and the environment. There are toxicological and ecotoxicological data gaps for the potential alternatives to c-PentaBDE. However, the data available clearly show that there are commercially available alternative flame retardants that are less hazardous than c-PentaBDE.

Replacement of sulphur hexafluoride by nitrogen in sport shoes

A popular sportswear company used sulphur hexafluoride to fill air cushions in the shoe soles. After realizing the substance has a high potential to contribute to the climate change, they tried alternatives and end-up using nitrogen.

Eine Alternative zu Phthalaten: Neuartiger Weichmacher für Kunststoffe hergestellt aus Rizinusöl und Essigsäure

Danisco hat erfolgreich einen biobasierten Kunststoffweichmacher auf der Basis von Rizinusöl und Essigsäure entwickelt. Studien zufolge hat das Produkt keine nachteiligen Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit oder die Umwelt und hat Verwendung in der Produktion von Lebensmittelverpackungen, medizinischem Equipment und Kinderspielzeug gefunden. Neuartige Anwendungen werden getestet, eine davonist Vinylfußboden.

An alternative to phthalates: Novel plastic softener produced from castor oil and acetic acid

Danisco has successfully developed a bio-based plastic softener on the basis of castor oil and acetic acid. According to studies the product shows no adverse effect on human health or the environment, and has found applications in production of food wrapping, medical equipment and children’s toys. Novel applications are being tested, one of them being vinyl flooring.

A bio-based polymer with multiple applications as substitute for poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Poly(ethylene terephthalate), better known as PET, is a material used on large-scale l that impacts in a negative way terrestrial and aquatic environment because is not biodegradable. PET can be substituted by a bio-based polymer with properties that also make it usable in a variety of other applications.

Potentially environmentally sounder alternatives to PFOS compounds and PFOA

Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), and a number of related perfluorinated compounds (perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)) are used in numerous industrial and consumer products. These compounds have been recognised as hazardous to health and environment and give rise to increasing concern. The example is based on a report from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), evaluating whether suitable less hazardous alternatives can be found. The compounds discussed in the report are based on telomers, silicone, aliphatic alcohols and acrylates. The compounds are discussed as groups and not as single products.

DecaBDE and Alternatives in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)

The case summarises information from a report from Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the use of the brominated flame retardant DecaBDE in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and describes suitable alternatives to Deca-BDE. The study has not identified any application of Deca-BDE in EEE for which substitution is not possible, from the scientific or technical point of view. The report lists 25 alternative substances. Some of these are halogenated and will not be listed in this case description.

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