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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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Alternatives to diethyl ether containing adhesives for electrodes used in electroencephalograms

Exposure to a diethyl ether containing adhesive, used to attach the electrodes in long-term encephalograms (EEG), was incriminated for causing dizziness and headache to nurses but also to patients in two health care units in France. The case describes the exposure during different phases of the EEG, and proposes measures to replace the adhesive or to change the way electrodes are fixed, making the adhesive unnecessary.

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Substitution of formaldehyde by starch in adhesives used in the manufacture of wood particle boards

Adhesives used in the manufacture of wood particle boards (chipboard) contain, among other hazardous chemicals, formaldehyde (carcinogen and sensitiser). Employees are exposed to high concentrations of formaldehyde during the manufacture of wood particle boards. The union’s (CCOO) regional health and safety department in Galicia, Spain, put forward an initiative for the substitution of formaldehyde by starch.

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