ToxFMD Screened Chemistry Library
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The ToxFMD Screened Chemistry® Library (https://database.toxservices.com) contains GreenScreen® chemical hazard assessments for over 1000 chemicals
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DEFINITION AND CRITERIA FOR Sustainable Chemistry Created by the Expert Committee on Sustainable Chemistry (ECOSChem)
Many organizations have worked to define and describe sustainable chemistry or have developed principles for safety and sustainability for chemistry applications, including environmental justice principles centered around chemicals management.
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EWG's Guide to Sunscreens
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Top Sunscreens Rated by EWG’s Experts. EWG’s latest picks for smart sun protection.
The EWG Guide to Sunscreens rates the hazards and efficacy of sun protection products that include recreational sunscreens, in addition to daily-use products and lip balms.
Guide to Healthy Cleaning
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Your guide to safer cleaning products. Backed by science. Designed for you. Learn what’s really in your cleaning products.
Safer Chemistry Innovation in the Textile and Apparel Industry
In this report, the role various harmful chemicals have in the production of textiles and apparel are evaluated and five key Innovation Areas are identified. There are insights to accelerate the adoption of new safer technologies, and the work of over a hundred young innovative companies are highlighted.
Safer Materials in Food Packaging
The Safer Materials in Food Packaging report articulates the needs for innovation in food packaging and showcases innovative companies and potential solutions to the sector's health and environmental challenges.
The Need for Safer Chemistry in Beauty: Opportunities for Innovation
In this report, major safer chemistry challenges and solutions in ingredients and materials across the beauty and personal care industry are highlighted. Specific needs for new ingredients and materials are highlighted, and a snapshot of innovative safer chemistry companies developing promising new materials is provided. The report also highlights evolving brands and retailers standards for safety and sustainability that move the industry forward.
INERIS Chemicals Substitution webpage
This webpage provides support to economic operators engaged in a substitution approach in order to promote the dissemination and sharing of information.
The page offers information provided by companies on the alternatives available for five families of substances:
- bisphenols,
- phthalates,
- alkylphenol ethoxylates,
- per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and
- persistent, mobile and toxic substances.
One can download summary tables on alternatives for each of these categories. There is also a newsletter.
Toxicity 101 for Early-Stage Investors
The document explains that many everyday products contain hazardous chemicals that create risks for health, the environment, and businesses, emphasizing that uncovering the risks and liabilities of these materials should be a standard part of due diligence, and it provides suggestions on how to incorporate safer chemistry into that process while encouraging a shift toward safer alternatives in response to growing regulations and consumer demand.