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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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Substitution of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in secondary sealants for insulating glass units

DINP was part of a two-component polyurethane-based sealant for insulating glass units. DINP is a substance for which several uses are restricted by the REACH Regulation due to concerns for possible effects to human health (Entry 52, REACH Annex XVII). For DINP, reprotoxic effects and effects on development have been reported and it is a suspected endocrine disruptor (EDC). It has been detected in the environment and humans.
While the current use in construction sealants is not yet restricted, it is not clear if it will be so in future and most industries are trying to remove it from their formulations. Also, the company tried to identify and apply a plasticizer that is safer for human health and the environment, and was looking for a non-phthalate alternative.

Substitution of PVC floorings

In the construction of the headquarters of the Center for Research and Energetic Resources (CIRCE) in Zaragoza, Spain, it was decided to avoid the use of toxic materials. PVC floorings were substituted with natural linoleum, as PVC contains vinyl chloride a carcinogenic substance and phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors.

An alternative to APEO processing chemicals for cotton fabric pre-treatment and after-treatment production in the textile industry for home textile products

This case story describes the substitution of chemicals containing alkylphenolethoxylates (APEO) in cotton processing in the Indian textile industry using alcohol ethoxylate surfactants.

Substitution of phthalates from childrenswear prints

Phthalates were widely used as a plasticiser in prints for clothing and other applications for a number of decades, and such print chemicals are still widely available and used in industry. Polyurethane and polyacrylate are used as alternative material to substitute phthalates and PVC from childrenswear prints.

An alternative to PVC and phthalates in high density plastisol prints.

PVC and phthalates have been extensively used for plastisol prints in textile applications. This case story describes the substitution of PVC and phthalates by silicon prints.

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