TURI Publications
Toxics Use Reduction Institute research and training is documented in a series of reports and fact sheets. Subjects include alternatives assessment for hazardous materials, environmental management, safer technologies, and toxic chemical facts.
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Massachusetts Chemical Fact Sheets
Massachusetts Chemical Fact Sheets describe the hazards, exposure routes, uses and alternatives, and regulatory context for selected chemicals.
Toxics Use Reduction Policy Analysis
- Alternatives Assessment for Toxics Use Reduction. 2005.
- Integration of Pollution Prevention and Occupational Health and Safety. 2000.
- Categorization of the Toxics Use Reduction List of Toxic and Hazardous Substances. 1999.
- Survey Evaluation of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Program. 1997.
- Programs for Promoting Sustainable Consumption in the United States. 1999.
University Research in Sustainable Technologies
Sustainable technology reports on TURI-funded toxics reduction research
- Improved Lead-Free Wire and Cable Insulation Performance Using Nanocomposites. 2006
- Assessing the Electrical Properties of Alternative Wire and Cable Coatings: Metallocene EPDM. 2004.
- Natural "Green" Dyes for the Textile Industry. 2003.
- Environmentally Benign Resins and Additives, for Use in the Wire and Cable Industry. 2003.
- Diffusion Dialysis and Acid Recovery in Metal Operations. 2001.
Matching Grants Program
The Matching Grants Program was initiated in FY93 to facilitate the development and use of innovative techniques that reduce the use of toxic chemicals or the generation of toxic byproducts in Massachusetts businesses.
- Elimination of Ozone Depleting Chemicals at M/A-COM, Inc. 1993.
- Arsine Source Replacement for the Growth of Gallium Arsenide via MOCVD. 1993.
TURI Research Fellows Program Reports
The Research Fellows Program funded toxics use reduction projects performed by a University of Massachusetts Lowell graduate student and his/her adviser.
- A Biological Process to Make Water Soluble Ionic Polymers: Poly (Glutamic Acid), Production and Isolation. 1993.
- Alternative Fire Extinguishing Agents: Non-volatile Precursors to Olefinic Bromofluorocarbons. 1993.
- Application of Toxics Use Reduction to OSHA Policy and Programs. 1995.
- Biological Synthesis of Chemicals and Materials: Production of Substituted Para-polyphenylene. 1992.
- Formaldehyde Use Reduction in Mortuaries. 1994.
Case Studies
TURI industrial and economic case studies
Misc Demo Site Project Reports
- Cleaner Technology Demonstration Sites Program Summary of Events In 2002
- Elimination of Acid and Lead in Wire Strand Annealing and Galvanizing Riverdale Mills Corporation, 2000
- Electron Beam Curing of Polymers in Coating Processes, Metallized Products Inc. 1996.
- Closed Loop Aqueous Cleaning of Mechanical Parts, Lockheed Martin Defense Systems, 1996.
- Garment Wet Cleaning, Utopia Cleaners, 1996.
Other Publications
Education and training materials, conference proceedings, bibliographies, TURI staff publications