Webinar: "Use This Not That: Safer Substitutions for Methylene Chloride"

Contributors

Elizabeth Braun

Director of Educational Content and Learning | The Laboratory Safety Institute

Saskia van Bergen

Free Range Chemist

Francesca Kerton

Professor | Memorial University of Newfoundland

cover image for webinar with flask containing a stir bar and colourless liquid and the text "got DCM?" above it

Summary

Two-hour webinar that took place on Friday, September 27th, 2024 and explored the latest TSCA regulations in the U.S. and practical strategies for replacing methylene chloride (DCM) in labs. Experts discussed DCM’s use, challenges of substitution, and effective green alternatives. Learn how to approach DCM replacement with solvent-specific alternatives and safer lab practices. The webinar included two breakout sessions with our expert panel, providing time to get answers to participant questions. Additionally, the webinar explored the importance of green chemistry for sustainability, training future researchers, and reducing environmental impact through real-world case studies.

Expert Panel:
Saskia Van Bergen, MS
Washington State Department of Ecology (Beyond Benign)

Francesca Kerton, Ph.D.
Memorial University of Newfoundland (Beyond Benign)

Thomas Larrabee, Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
Sr. Chemical Hygiene Officer

The slides from the presenters have also been attached for reference.

Keywords

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries

Greener Solvents