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Guide on sustainable chemicals
Umwelt Bundes Amt (UBA)
A tool for substance manufacturers, formulators and end users of chemicals.
Please note:
Life cycle perspective is recommended, but not made quantitatively in this method for the themes.
Themes
Physical hazardsHuman toxicity
Biodegradation and fate of substances
Ecotoxicity
Fossil depletion
Mineral depletion
Legality
Climate change
Energy efficiency
Water depletion
Material efficiency
Equality
Autonomy
Assessment type
MixedQuantitative
Certification
Spatial focus of object
AnywhereTechnical Stage
DevelopmentCommercial
Spatial focus of impact
GenericLife Cycle
Cradle to gateNo life cycle
English available
YesOpen Access
YesObject: Product
Goal: Self-assessment; product optimisation
Motivation: Improvement; compliance
