Resources for Solvent Alternatives
NOTE: This compilation of references and links is provided as a public service by Environment Canada. The compilation is provided without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied of its completeness or accuracy. The use of trade, firm or corporation names in these publications or web sites is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by Environment Canada of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable. Use of solvent alternatives may trigger application of other Environment Canada regulations, such as the New Substances Notification Regulations (NSNR). Please consult the CEPA Environmental Registry for more information on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and its requirements.
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Organic Solvents
Dow, Economical and Efficient Degreasing with Chlorinated Solvents from Dow, Responsible Care A Public Commitment, November 1999, 39 p.
Dow Chlorinated Solvents
Aqueous Cleaning
Aqueous Parts Cleaning (PDF; 506 Kb)
Alternatives for Ozone Layer-Depleting Solvents in Metal Parts Cleaning
Center for Emissions Control, Solvent Cleaning (Degreasing), Washington, November 1992, 88 p.
Chemical Cleaning as a Solvent Alternative
Finding an Alternative to Solvent Degreasing
Ramco Immersion Parts Washing Systems
Solvent Alternative Guide (SAGE)
United-States Environmental Protection Agency, Guide to Cleaner Technologies, Cleaning and Degreasing Process Changes, Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, February 1994, 38 p.
Biological Degreasing
Aqueous Parts Cleaning (PDF; 506 Kb)
Stephens, Donald E., Clean Tech 2001, International Cleaning Technology Exposition, Witter Publishing Corporation, 2001, 671 p.
Solvent Alternatives
Center for Emissions Control, Solvent Cleaning (Degreasing), Washington, November 1992, 88 p.
Solvent Alternative Guide (SAGE)
Carbon Dioxide
Innovative Environment, L.L.C.
Solvent Alternative Guide (SAGE)
Emerging Technologies
Solvent Alternative Guide (SAGE)
United-States Environmental Protection Agency, Guide to Cleaner Technologies, Cleaning and Degreasing Process Changes, Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, February 1994, 38 p.
Fluxless Technologies
United-States Environmental Protection Agency, Guide to Cleaner Technologies, Cleaning and Degreasing Process Changes, Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, February 1994, 38 p.
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