Substituting SVHCs – how to do it successfully

Substituting a substance of very high concern (SVHC) is not easy. There are lots of things to take into account when looking for suitable alternatives. The quickest solution may not be the best in the long term. ECHA Newsletter spoke with Dr Chris Howick, REACH Manager at INEOS ChlorVinyls, who has a long experience of substituting plasticisers. Read what he recommends companies to consider when planning to substitute SVHCs.
Dr. Chris Howick gives advice on where to start, how much time it might cost, how to make use of experimental design methods, and a set of quick tips. The article includes an example of a successful substitution (ECHA Newsletter, February 2015).
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