One of the goals of the European REACH regulation is the progressive replacement of substances of very high concern (e.g. carcinogens) by safer alternatives. Companies that use these substances, actively search for safer alternatives (less dangerous substances, new technologies and processes), and report about these alternatives. Below you will find the information...

The Guidance The Netherlands Labour Authority have developed a comprehensive document tailored to provide employers or inspectorates guidance on how to interpret the extent of the obligations to search for alternatives for using carcinogenic substances. This resource offers a step-by-step plan, consisting of 3 diagrams, which describe 3 different situations:...

This document describes how a large portion of the halocarbons used and manufactured in Sweden were phased out during the late 1980´s and early 1990´s. Several specific examples are mentioned concerning what chemicals were substituted and what the alternatives were. The chemicals discussed are mainly: dichloromethane, trichloroethylene, 1,1,2-Dichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethane.

The restoration of well-known historic monuments in Prague included façade cleaning using dry ice blasting. Technical experts, architects and historians were pleased with the results and with the working conditions of the restoration teams. Façade cleaning is usually performed with chemicals or by using blasting with various media. Chemical cleaning...

Using enzymatic processes instead of chemical processes may result in substitution of hazardous substances. How? Fewer steps during synthesis and low solvent use are the major benefits. Energy savings, fewer safety and disposal issues, and improved product quality also lead to cost benefits.

The “Fiches d’Aide au Répérage des Cancérogènes” (FAR) and the “Fiches d’Aide à la Substitution des Cancérogènes” (FAS) have been created by the French Prevention Network (Prevention Departments of Occupational health and pension insurance funds – the CARSATs- and INRS). These factsheets, compiled by OSH and technology experts, are short...

In order to eliminate the risk of the exposure to hazardous substances, substitution of these hazardous chemicals is needed. However, finding a safer substitute without professional help can be a challenging task. Solution The Substitution Support Portal (SUBSPORTplus) is a portal for anyone interested in substituting hazardous chemicals. Companies wanting...

Introduction and problem setting Every year at least 100.000 people die due to exposure to carcinogens. Legislation forces companies to substitute CMR-products, and often companies know which substances and/or processes have to be substituted and/or adjusted. Interflon is the fabricator of non-CMR-containing lubricants, and is known worldwide. Solution Since 1991...

EASCR is the European Association for Safe Coatings Removal. EASCR represents the interest of producers of innovative products for safer coatings removal. Up until the formation of the association, the views and aspirations of the ‘alternative’ coatings removal industry (introducing dichloromethane free products) were not represented in Europe. Problem and...

You would like to reduce the risks of working with dangerous substances in your company. Where to start and which aspects require most attention? Toxic can help with user friendly software tools and in depth whitepapers about different aspects of working safely with hazardous substances. For example: How to create...

Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of treatment. There are more than 200 different kinds of cancer affecting different parts of the body. Although some cancers seem to develop for no apparent reason, most are a result of exposure to a carcinogen, lifestyle issues, genetic defects,...