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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 cyclododecane or camphene with tricyclene or menthol as a volatile binding media in conservation and archaeology.

Volatile binders are used in conservation and archaeology as hydrophobic protective coatings for fragile objects during excavation, transport or handling. Cyclododecane and camphor are two examples of binders that can be readily replaced by tricyclene or menthol. There are however limitations to this substitution which are important to bear in mind, tricyclene is for example shorter lasting than cyclododecan.

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Use of natural materials in vertical sidings

Several natural materials are used as alternatives to cement in vertical sidings. Commercial cement may contain hazardous substances as crystalline silica dust (carcinogen and endocrine disruptor) or hexavalent chromium (carcinogen and sensitiser). Natural elements have been used for centuries in construction with excellent results. These natural materials include soil, ceramics, stone, straw and glass used in retaining walls. The article explains the advantages of each material and its most significant characteristics.

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The substitution of diffusible raw materials in the UV hardening varnishes for wood furniture

Danish furniture manufacturers use lacquers that cure by means of ultraviolet radiation as the most frequent surface treatment of wooden furniture. A shift towards monomers and acrylates with a higher molecular weight means that the acute toxicity of the UV lacquers is reduced. The monomer and binder replacements could be performed without considerable technical or financial consequences for the varnish manufacturer as well as for the end user.

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