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The first and second part of the guidance propose a systematic approach for the assessment and reduction of chemicals related risks. Here the focus is set on the evaluation of risks for health and the environment. However, company decisions in favour or against the substitution of hazardous substances also depend on the possibilities to change technological processes and the costs arising from these changes.
The chapters of part 5 of the guidance give an overview of selected available alternatives for particularly hazardous substances. For the respective alternatives the general technical suitability as well as possible advantages and disadvantages are described. The (eco)toxic properties and connected risks are explained to the extent possible, given the information available.
For some products or processes, in which certain environmentally hazardous substances play a role or have been important in the past, substitution strategies are described in the following chapters. They are meant to give a first overview and a starting point for further considerations, specific to certain companies or certain applications.
Chapter 5.1 - Plasticisers (alternatives to DEHP)
Chapter 5.2 - Flame retardants (alternatives to brominated diphenylethers)
Chapter 5.3 - Pigments and stabilisers (alternatives to lead- and
cadmium containing products)
Chapter 5.4 - Tensides and emulgators (alternatives to alkylphenolethoxylates)
Chapter 5.5 - Extreme pressure additives (alternatives to chlorinated
paraffins)