Substitutes for ODS Solvents in Adhesives, Coatings, and Inks
Substitutes are reviewed on the basis of ozone depletion
potential, global warming potential, toxicity, flammability,
and exposure potential. Lists of
acceptable and
unacceptable
substitutes are updated several times each year. A
chronological list of SNAP
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Acceptable Substitutes for ODS
in Adhesives, Coatings & Inks
| Substitute |
ODS Being
Replaced |
Comments |
| Petroleum
Hydrocarbons |
Methyl Chloroform |
OSHA standards exist for many of
these chemicals. Formulators should use chemicals with
lowest toxicity, where possible. |
| Oxygenated solvents
(Alcohols, Ketones, Ethers, and Esters) |
Methyl Chloroform |
OSHA standards exist for many of
these chemicals. Formulators should use chemicals with
lowest toxicity, where possible. |
| Chlorinated solvents
(methylene chloride, trichloroethylene,
perchloroethylene) |
Methyl Chloroform |
High inherent toxicity. Use only
when necessary. OSHA and RCRA standards must be met. |
| Terpenes |
Methyl Chloroform |
None |
| Water-based
formulations |
Methyl Chloroform |
None |
| High-solid
formulations |
Methyl Chloroform |
None |
| Alternative
technologies (e.g., powder, hot melt, thermoplastic
plasma spray, radiation-cured, moisture-cured,
chemical-cured, and reactive liquid) |
Methyl Chloroform |
None |
| Hydrofluoroether (HFE)
7100: C4F9OCH3 (methoxynona-fluorobutane, iso and
normal) |
CFC-113, Methyl Chloroform,
HCFC-141b |
None |
| HFE-7200
(C4F9OC2H5) |
CFC-113, Methyl Chloroform,
HCFC-141b |
None |
Substitutes for ODS Subject to
Use Conditions in Adhesives, Coatings & Inks
| Substitute |
ODS Being
Replaced |
Conditions or
Restrictions |
Comments |
| Monochlorotoluene /
Benzotrifluorides |
CFC-113, Methyl Chloroform,
HCFC-141b |
The workplace standard for
monochlorotoluenes is based on an OSHA PEL of 50 ppm for
orthochlorotoluene. |
The acceptable exposure limit (AEL)
for benzotrifluorides is 100 ppm. |
|
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene |
CFC-113, Methyl Chloroform |
The OSHA set exposure limit (PEL)
is 200 ppm. |
None |
Unacceptable Substitutes for
ODS in Adhesives, Coatings & Inks
| Substitute |
ODS Being
Replaced |
Comments |
| Chlorobromomethane |
CFC-113, Methyl Chloroform |
Other alternatives exist with zero
or much lower ODP. |
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