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Alternatives to Halogenated Solvents Used in Surface Cleaning
Halogenated solvents have historically been used for a wide variety of industrial surface cleaning needs in numerous industry sectors.
Safer Solvents can Replace Dichloromethane in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
TURI collaborated with researchers UMass and representatives from Johnson Matthey (now called Veranova) to find and evaluate safer alternatives to dichloromethane (DCM) used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Assessment of Safer and Effective Alternatives for Coating Removal Products
Our findings of feasible alternatives to methylene chloride and other chemicals of high concern used in coating removal products.
Methylene Chloride Press Release
Massachusetts Chemical Use Officials Designate New Higher Hazard Substance
Carcinogens report
Opportunities for Cancer Prevention: Trends in the Use and Release of Carcinogens in Massachusetts
Methylene chloride Policy Analysis
Methylene chloride has both acute and chronic adverse health effects.
Designing Safer Solvents to Replace Methylene Chloride for Liquid Chromatography. Separations Journal, 2021
Methylene chloride, commonly known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a widely used chemical for chromatography separation within the polymer, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries
Assessment of Safer and Effective Alternatives to Methylene Chloride for Paint Stripping Products
Methylene chloride is a widely used component in paint stripping products.
Designation of TURA Higher & Lower Hazard Substances in Massachusetts
Under the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA), the Administrative Council on Toxics Use Reduction can designate up to 10 chemicals per year as Higher Hazard Substances (HHS) and up to 10 as Lower Hazard Substances (LHS).
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