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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 polystyrene by natural cork in houses insulation.

Extruded polystyrene plates were substituted by expanded black chipboard plates (made of natural cork) during house construction in Mallorca, Spain. Polystyrene is primarily based on styrene, an endocrine disruptor and polystyrene plates contain other additives such as 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), an halogenated flame retardant classified as persistent, bio accumulative and toxic (PBT), highly polluting to the environment. Cork is a natural product that does not imply any hazard to human health.

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