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Fact Sheet: Solvent Alternatives

Fact Sheet: Solvent Alternatives
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Summary
This Fact Sheet offers suggestions for selection of solvents for use in chemical reactions, extractions, and purifications in chemical research labs, including dichoromethane.

Full citation: Fact Sheet: Solvent Alternatives. (2018). University of Pennsylvania Environmental Health & Radiation Safety. https://ehrs.upenn.edu/health-safety/lab-safety/chemical-hygiene-plan/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-solvent-alternatives
Keywords
Chemical Safety
Environmental Health and Safety
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Solvent Selection
Green Labs

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
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Green Chemistry Principles
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Responsible Consumption and Production
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Laura Barnes
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