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I WOULD RECOMMEND CHANGING THE LEAD SECTION A BIT. TRY TO CUT OUT THE REPETITVENESS. Overall great outline! try to add more exmples and add a bit more to each section

connect to green chemistry? It can be difficult to know the long term effects of a substitution.[1] The cost and practicality of the substitute must also be considered.[2]

Contents 1	Chemical Alternatives Assessments 1.1	Hazard Assessment 1.2	Exposure Characterization 1.3	Life-Impacts Characterization 1.4	Technical Feasibility 1.5	Economic Feasibility 2	Government Agencies and Legislature 3	Examples Chemical Alternatives Assessments[edit] Alternatives assessments are used to determine which chemical is fit to be a substitute.[2][3] Several factors must be assessed to determine if a chemical is a suitable substitute.

The wikipedia page already has a lot of stuff on like charts used to assess chemical alternatives that could go here-- but there should also be other sources Hazard Assessment[edit] The potential hazards of a chemical or a substitute candidate must be assessed by noting the toxicity of the chemical to both humans and the environment. An assessment of the chemical lists the dangerous properties of the chemical, such as flammability or corrosivity.[2]

Exposure Characterization[edit] If a potential chemical substitute has greater exposure to humans and the environment compared to the chemical being substituted, (THIS IS WORDY TRY TO NOT USE SUBSITUTE AS MANY TIMES?) the toxicity of increased exposure to the potential chemical substitute must be considered. A chemical substitute with less exposure or a similar exposure but a lower toxicity is preferred.[4]

Life-Impacts Characterization[edit] A life cycle assessment of the chemical considers the long term effects a chemical will have on human health and the environment, as well as ethical and social effects of chemical use. THIS ALSO includeS the addition of greenhouse gas emissions from a use of a chemical. An ethical or social effect considered during this assessment could include a consideration of if the chemical is ethically sourced or if its use infringes on the rights of indigenous people.[4] (MAYBE ADD AN EXAMPLE HERE?)

Technical Feasibility[edit] A chemical substitute ideally should perform the intended task efficiently.[2]

Economic Feasibility[edit] The availability of the chemical commercially in the quantities required is noted.[2]

Snail.student (talk) 16:33, 18 November 2019 (UTC)