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RESOURCES FOR SWITCHING FROM TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE) AND OTHER HALOGENATED SOLVENTS

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Assessment of Safer and Effective Alternatives for Coating Removal Products

Methylene chloride is a widely used, effective solvent in coating removal products.

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Ten Tips For Replacing Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Selecting Safer Alternatives

We receive many questions from businesses and regulators asking about the feasibility of alternatives to halogenated and other toxic solvents. If you are trying to make a decision about whether the use of certain toxic solvents can be reduced, the information and resources on this page can help.

Solutions – toxic solvents

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Across Massachusetts, businesses and communities are making the choice to [insert].

Safer alternatives to toxic solvents exist and continue to be developed.  TURI has supported a variety of projects to support the development and adoption of alternatives to trichloroethylene (TCE), methylene chloride, perchloroethylene (Perc), among others.

Our experience with 1000s of alteratives is available through our easy-to-use tool CleanerSolutions.  TURI has also compiled information altenratives to halogenated solvents into a guide to help businesses make the switch to safer alternatives.  As regulators take action to restrict the use of more and more toxic solvents, these resources can help businesses make a smooth transition to safer alternatives

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External Resources

 

    Finding safer alternatives to toxic solvents

    Learn more about our work to find safer alternatives to toxic solvents in a variety of applications, from precision cleaning, to coating removal and contact adhesives.

    Safer Alternatives for Contact adhesives

    Assoc. Prof. Chris Hansen at UMass Lowell, who received a TURI Academic Research grant, found safer solvents for contact adhesives working in partnership with ITW. Using the Hansen Solubility Parameters tool, he was able to find solutions, get a patent and publish a journal article.

    Researchers tout safer alternative to potentially deadly paint stripper chemical

    CBS News’ Anna Werner reported on the deaths of dozens of people who used methylene chloride. Now, researchers say if the industry won’t come up with a safer product, they will.