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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 von Toluol, Xylol und Naphtha als Lösungsmittel zur Reinigung von Werkzeugen in einer Autowerkstatt

Dieses Fallbeispiel beschreibt die Substitution von „Safety Clean“ (ein universelles Lösungsmittel, bestehend aus Toluol, Xylol, Naphtha und anderen Inhaltsstoffen). Das Entfettungsmittel wurde in einer Autowerkstatt zur Reinigung von Arbeitswerkzeugen eingesetzt.

Substitution of toluene, xylene and naphtha as solvents for cleaning tools in garages

This case study describes the substitution of Safety Clean (a universal solvent consisting of toluene, xylene, naphtha and other ingredients). The degreasing agent was used in a garage for cleaning work tools.

Coating for industrial washing machines - from binder based on epoxy/polyester to polyester

A Danish company produces industrial washing machines. They substituted a paint based on epoxy/polyester with a paint based on polyester. This new product is not classified and is much better than the former used product, the technical performance is better and the energy consumption lower, which probably counterbalances a higher price.

Alternatives to phthalates in toys and childcare articles.

In this study a number of alternative plasticisers to the phthalates DEHP (Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), DBP (Di-n-butyl phthalate) and BBP (Butyl benzyl phthalate) are described and assessed. Suitable alternative plasticisers have been identified for most applications of the phthalates, and ten of these have been assessed in detail.

Substitution of phosphates in household detergents

This project focuses on the consequences of a possible ban of phosphate in laundry and automatic dishwashing detergents. Based on the results of a screening and a risk assessment of the substances with highest risk a ban of phosphate in laundry detergents will not lead to toxic effects in the aquatic environment but it will improve the situation.

Healthy business strategies for transforming the Toxic Chemical Economy

The report synthesises and presents a coherent approach any firm can adopt to move towards a fully integrated healthy business strategy. It provides six examples of companies that are adopting healthy strategies.

Changing from old technique for development of film to the "computer to plate" (CTP) technique in a small printing house

Printing plates, which were fixed and developed based on a photographic film, were substituted with a technique called computer to plate - CTP. With this technique, the files are directly transferred from computer files to the aluminium printing plate in a closed system. The developer and fixer have been replaced by a finisher.

Screening study to identify reductions in VOC emissions due to restrictions to the VOC content of products

Study done by the European Commission in order to reduce or eliminate the use of VOC in different products. It proposes several alternatives.

Solvent substitution in industry: development of an intervention strategy

The document offers a critical review of literature on solvent substitution and its requirements. It provides alternatives for the use of solvents.

Cables without lead, PVC and phthalates

A Danish producer of cables has developed cable installation without lead, PVC and phthalates. The new cable type NOPOVIC® is based on a mixture of non-halogen polymers such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) copolymers with added non-flammable minerals like magnesium and aluminium hydrates.

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