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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 2-methoxyethanol as put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

This document concerns the general toxicity of 2-methoxyethanol and some common alternatives to its use in different applications. The most common substitutes for 2-methoxyethanol are: PGME, EGBE, ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (EGPE) and their acetates (PGMEA, EGBEA, EGPEA). The decision which alternative to use depends on what application 2-methoxyethanol is currently used in.

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Oxidising agents for the neutralisation of dangerous gases

Mercaptans (thioalcohols) and sulphur compounds are by-products in some pharmaceutical production processes. These compounds are toxic and smell very bad. For neutralisation the company previously used hydrogen peroxide, which is a very reactive chemical. Now they are using sodium hypochlorite instead.

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Mercury Assessment and Elimination in Health Care Facilities

The report presents six case studies with examples on the substitution of mercury and mercury compounds in USA health care units.
Alternatives include substitution by other chemicals (tungsten for mercury in dilators, zinc chloride for mercury chloride in B-5 fixative, alcohol for mercury in thermometers), but also substitution by other products that do not need mercury (mercury-free vaccines, mercury pressure devices replaced with aneroid units) or situations where the use of mercury-containing parts are no longer required by regulations (switches for automatic collimation of X-Ray tubes).

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