Evaluated Alternative LIQUID - 100% ecological firefighting agent (A,B,C,D and F) LIQUID is a 100% ecological agent against all types of fires, composed of only 3 plants It is mixed from 0,2% to 3% with fresh water, seawater, or antifreeze It treats all types of fires A, B, C, D, and F
Evaluated Alternative Natural and recyclable insulation material ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation is made from volcanic rock. Stone wool is naturally non-combustible (containing no harmful chemical flame retardants) and will not give off any significant amount of toxic smoke during a fire. Additionally, stone wool lasts more than 60 years without any loss of thermal efficiency, non-combustibility or dimensional stability. It can also be endlessly recycled at a growing number of locations, helping to reduce the amount of construction waste going to landfill.
Evaluated Alternative Alternative to 2- ethylhexanoic acid in a range of applications Versatic™ Acid 10, a hazardless product, can replace 2-ethylhexanoic acid for use in paints, polyurethane foams, PVC plastics and more. More generally, it can be used as such, as an intermediate for organic derivatives, as a metallic salt and as an ammonium salt.
Evaluated Alternative Ultramoll® IV HV - polymeric plasticizer Ultramoll® IV HV is a high viscosity polymeric plasticiser for a large number of polymers, e.g. polyvinyl chloride (PVC), VC copolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), polyurethane (PU) etc.
Evaluated Alternative K-FLEX® 975P - non-phthalate plasticizer K-FLEX® 975P is a patented dibenzoate plasticizer and coalescent, designed for a broad range of compatibility with polar polymers.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Reactive Oligomers - Halogen Free Flame Retardants for Resin Systems Nofia® OL1001 and Nofia OL3001 Oligomers are low molecular weight, reactive flame retardant additives. The oligomers are phosphorus based additives with phenolic end groups suitable for flame retarding thermoset resins, such as unsaturated polyesters, epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea. They are transparent and highly soluble in polyols and in the typical solvents used in thermoset resin processing.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Homopolymers - Halogen Free Polymeric Flame Retardants for Plastics Nofia homopolymers have an exceptionally high limiting oxygen index of 65%, which makes it particularly well suited to be used as Flame Retardant additives. Nofia homopolymers are transparent, high flowing polymers with a glass transition temperature of about 90-105°C. The different grades have different molecular weights.
Evaluated Alternative FireEx® C-M firefighting foam concentrate FireEx® C-M is a highly effective and highly concentrated gel foam extinguishing agent for use in all class A, B and C fires (*** for class C "gaseous substances" fires, it is essential to stop / interrupt the gas supply prior to extinguishing - otherwise there is the highest risk of explosion and mortal danger, especially in the case of inflammation of the gas). FireEx® C-M offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. FireEx® C-M reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.
Evaluated Alternative MEKO replacement antiskinning MEKO needs to be replaced by non toxic alternatives in oxidative drying coatings, PU coatings (isocyanate blocking) and silane production.
Evaluated Alternative Organotin replacement DBTL as organotin compound needs to be replaced by safer alternatives in a variety of applications.
Evaluated Alternative Papira® by Stora Enso - a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.
Evaluated Alternative 7 NeoRez® R-3972 XP - Polyurethanes for coatings and inks NeoRez® R-3972 XP NeoRez® R-3972 XP is a flexible, colloidal polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP while maintaining high performance for use in coatings and inks for flexible substrates.
Evaluated Alternative 5 NeoPac™ E-108 XP - Polyurethanes for floor coatings NeoPacTM E-108 XP NeoPacTM E-108 XP is an aromatic urethane acrylic copolymer dispersion where we substituted NMP while maintaining excellent chemical and abrasion resistance for use in parquet and wood lacquers.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior Flooring Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based urethane equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative 6 NeoRez® R-3961 - Polyurethanes for plastic substrates NeoRez® R-3961 NeoRez® R-3961 is a hard and flexible polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP for use in a variety of applications and especially suitable for plastic substrates.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior and Exterior Usage Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Wall Paints Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Industrial Wood Applications Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Alve-One® chemical blowing agent alternative to ADCA Alve-One®, an innovative and sustainable chemical blowing agent for thermoplastics developed by Solvay in collaboration with the industry aiming at replacing azodicarbonamide (ADCA) and other hazardous blowing agents. REACH compliant (not a SVHC), safe for humans and environment throughout its entire life cycle; Promotes plastic foams recyclability; No odors nor VOCs generated; Weight reduction and insulation; Faster foam production cycles and formulations optimization; Safer working conditions and simpler logistics.
Evaluated Alternative Lineo™ – Non-toxic, renewable material replacing petroleum-based products Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material. After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.
Alternative HIT-CT 1 - concrete Clean-Tec grout with premium performance for concrete attachments in a form that minimizes risks to health and the environment.
Evaluated Alternative FireRein Eco-Gel™ - Firefighting gel Eco-Gel™ is a patented water additive that is instantly transformed into a highly effective firefighting hydrogel when introduced into a water stream at concentrations ranging from 1%-6% by volume. Most foams and gels contain surfactants or other chemicals that are known of being toxic. FireRein has achieved the development of a non-toxic, environmentally benign fire suppression product that performs as well as existing chemically derived products. Eco-Gel™ is the only firefighting water additive certified by UL and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be 100% bio-based.
Evaluated Alternative Cellulose Powder FineCell’s Cellulose Powder is a micro-sized cellulose fiber made from plant fibers. It's a sustainable reinforcement for making lighter and more sustainable thermoplastic composites for a wide range of applications (e.g. automotive interiors, consumer goods).
Evaluated Alternative TripleHard – REACH compliant hard chrome is the best in the market TripleHard is the best-performing hard chrome coating in the market. It only contains REACH compliant chemicals. TripleHard has been industrially proven already for 4 years in a variety of applications. Can be applied in an existing chrome plating line.
Evaluated Alternative Isocyanates Novomer produces and develops Biocyanate™ Isocyanates through a novel route that does not require the use of the environmentally dangerous chemical phosgene. These plant-based renewable isocyanates are organic compounds that contain at least one isocyanate group, a functional group with the formula R-N=C=O.
Evaluated Alternative Glacial Acrylic Acid Bio replacement for propylene-based glacial acrylic acid for polymers, acrylates, resins, plastics, fibers, paints, coatings, adhesives, elastomers and others.
Evaluated Alternative OrganoWood; Environmentaly friendly wood & woodprotection OrganoWood is perfect for public Environments as well as private properties. Kindergardens, schools, parks, housing and much more. Protected Wood for cladding, decking, fencing etc. * Silver-gray finish * Durable * Minimum maintenance * Free from harmful Chemicals * Environmentally Friendly
Evaluated Alternative Lignin - a non-toxic material for endless applications Lignin is a phenolic biopolymer and one of the main components of the plant cell wall of woods, grasses etc. Lignin is bio-based and compostable depending on the application. LignoPure effectively helps materials science and life science companies revolutionize their portfolio with tailor-made, sustainable product solutions made from lignin.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for general applications OXSOFT GPO is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in a broad variety of end-uses, such as automotive, construction, wire and cable insulation, flooring, household and medical applications. OXSOFT GPO is suitable as a general purpose plasticizer. The properties are very similar as DOP and OXSOFT GPO can be used as a direct replacement for DOP but also for other general purpose phthalates like DINP.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for construction applications OXSOFT 3G8 is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in end-uses, such construction. OXSOFT 3G8 combines some unique properties like superior low temperature performance, high resilience and good migration resistance. OXSOFT 3G8 shows outstanding VOC results making it suitable for all applications where non-VOC is required.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for medical, automotive & construction applications OXSOFT TOTM LE is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in a broad variety of end-uses. OXSOFT TOTM is a permanent, non-migrating plasticizer with excellent elevated temperature properties. In every application where migration is a concern OXSOFT TOTM can limit these concerns due to its permanent character. Suggested and existing applications are medical, cable and wire. In automotive and in-house applications OXSOFT TOTM is highly recommended due to outstanding fogging and non-VOC properties.
Evaluated Alternative EonCoat CR – Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel EonCoat CR, permanently protects Carbon Steel from corrosion. A 2-component ceramic coating forms an amorf alloy of phosphate-glass on carbon steel, that's impermeable for oxygen and humidity. Therefore the steel can't corrode. The ceramic shell protects against impact and abrasion.
Evaluated Alternative Composite Poles: alternative to wooden poles containing creosote/wolmanite Jerol Composite Utility and Telecom distribution pole. Safe, environmentally friendly, toxic free, maintenace free and with a service life of more than 80 years. Also used in several other applications like poles for road and traffic lighting, road signs and road signals. Crash safe according to EN 12767. CE certified.
Evaluated Alternative Bio-based 5-HMF as formaldehyde substitute in UF, MF and PF resins Bio-based 5-HMF has the potential as economically and ecologically interesting formaldehyde substitute in UF, MF and PF resins
Evaluated Alternative Highly Effective Chrome-free Corrosion Inhibitor for Coatings Using our patented and award-winning technology, Hexigone produces safer and smarter, corrosion inhibiting pigment which answers the industry’s search for a functional, highly effective and versatile additive to replace and exceed the performance of hexavalent chromate. Given REACH legislation banning the use of hexavalent chromate within the UK, Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating ‘smart’ coatings. Our additives will enable coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.
Evaluated Alternative Tidal Clear is the sustainable solution for all kinds of water treatment Tidal Clear uses chitosan which is safe and non-toxic. It is an ideal eco-friendly flocculant for water clarification applications due to its ability to bind to a variety of organic and inorganic particulates. Removal of suspended solids, dyes, heavy metals, and other pollutants is facilitated with chitosan. Aggregation and flocculation by chitosan occur because of the unique pH-sensitive and strong hydrophilic nature of chitosan.
Evaluated Alternative Paxymer – halogen free (non-halogenated) flame retardant synergist Paxymer is a patented, green, synergistic flame retardant technology for polyolefins. Paxymer is compatible with halogen free technologies for polyolefin plastics. Paxymer boost the performance of the halogen free flame retardants - allowing for lower dosage of additive and total FR with maintained burning performance. Paxymer offer cost savings of up to 20% and improvement in mechanical and processing properties.