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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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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.

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Laser cleaning of waffle irons in production line

Food manufacturing and processing company cleaned waffle irons residues in a baking line automatically by a solid-state laser. Before substitution parts are manually cleaned with sodium carbonate and brushes.

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Pulsed light as alterative to chemical disinfectants for packages used in food industry

Pulsed light is an alternative to chemical disinfectants that leaves no residues and does not need cleaning agents or rinsing. A dairy company implemented a pulsed light device to disinfect the bottles and was satisfied with the results and the costs.

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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.

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