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Substitution of formaldehyde as a tissue fixative
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Substituted
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Ethanol
(64-17-5)
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Propan-2-ol
(67-63-0)
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Acetic acid
(64-19-7)
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Health services Scientific research and development |
Embalming agent |
In use — France |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing |
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Ionic liquids for tissue fixation instead of formalin
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Substituted
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1-Methyl-3-octyloxymethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
(350701-87-0)
|
Health services Scientific research and development |
Fixing agent (mordant) |
2003 in Poland |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing |
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Substitution of formaldehyde in bathroom cleaning products
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Substituted
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Sodium acetate
(127-09-3)
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Alcohols; C12-16, ethoxylated
(68551-12-2)
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Amides; coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], alkylation products with chloroacetic acid, sodium salts
(70851-07-9)
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Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) |
Cleaning agent |
Full capacity — 2000 in Spain |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing other toxic effects |
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Practical guide for the substitution of hazardous chemicals by less harmful substances in industrial facilities.
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Substituted
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Not stated
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Other |
Other |
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CMR neurotoxicant skin/respiratory sensitizing physical hazards |
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70% ethanol as an alternative to formalin in tissue fixation
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Substituted
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Non-chemical alternative
Snap freezing
|
Health services Scientific research and development |
Durability agent Embalming agent |
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CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing |
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Substitution of formaldehyde by starch in adhesives used in the manufacture of wood particle boards
|
Substituted
|
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Manufacture of wood and wood products |
Dispersing agent Resins (prepolymers) Tackifier |
Pilot study — 2011 en España |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing other toxic effects |
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Alternative to formaldehyde in fluid preservation of biological specimens.
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Substituted
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DMDM hydantoin
(6440-58-0)
|
Scientific research and development |
Embalming agent |
Pilot study |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing |
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Alternative to formaldehyde as preservative in water samples
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Substituted
|
Non-chemical alternative
Preservation (part) of biological samples by freezing.
|
Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment Scientific research and development |
Durability agent Embalming agent |
In use — France |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing other toxic effects physical hazards |
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Formaldehyde free preservative for starch adhesives
|
Substituted
|
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Sodium chloride
(7647-14-5)
Non-chemical alternative
Bio-active extract from un-ripened berries (in combination with sodium chloride).
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Printing and reproduction of recorded media Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) Manufacture of furniture Building and construction work |
Durability agent |
In use — USA |
CMR sensitizing |
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Glues from renewable resources for panel board manufacture
|
Substituted
|
Not stated
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Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) Manufacture of wood and wood products Manufacture of furniture Building and construction work |
Adhesion promotor |
Pilot study — not yet implemented |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing |
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Surface treatment panels for walls and ceilings
|
Substituted
|
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Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic
(64742-55-8)
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2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
(124-68-5)
|
Manufacture of wood and wood products Building and construction work |
Plating agent |
In use — 2011 |
CMR PBT skin/respiratory sensitizing ecotoxicity |
|
Surface treatment of plywood
|
Substituted
|
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Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic
(64742-55-8)
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2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
(124-68-5)
|
Manufacture of wood and wood products Building and construction work |
Plating agent |
In use — 2011 |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing PBT ecotoxicity |
|
Surface treatment in wood working industry
|
Substituted
|
-
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic
(64742-55-8)
-
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
(124-68-5)
|
Manufacture of wood and wood products |
Plating agent |
In use — 2011 |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing PBT ecotoxicity |
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Skin care products without preservatives, using “active packaging”
|
Substituted
|
Non-chemical alternative
The process for manufacturing and packaging of the products, as well as the type of package has been developed to eliminate the need for preservatives.
|
Health services Other |
Fragrance pH regulating agent UV stabilizer |
Full capacity — 1970´s, Sweden |
other toxic effects ecotoxicity skin/respiratory sensitizing |
|
Microfiber mopping – cleaning without chemicals
|
Substituted
|
Non-chemical alternative
Microfiber cleaning
|
Other |
Cleaning agent |
Full capacity — 1995, Sweden |
CMR skin/respiratory sensitizing other toxic effects |
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Metal processor changes surface polishing technology and replaces chemical emulsion
|
Substituted
|
Non-chemical alternative
Metal surface grinder with a speed control system
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment |
Lubricating agent Other |
In use |
CMR physical hazards |
|
Five Chemicals Alternatives Assessment Study
|
Substituted
|
Not stated
|
Other |
Other |
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