Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Processes Substitution as an Innovative Process /

• Main Authors: Ahrens, Andreas (Author), Braun, Angelika (Author), Gleich, Arnim von (Author), Heitmann, Kerstin (Author), Lißner, Lothar (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD, 2006.
• Series: Sustainability and Innovation,
• Subjects: Management.; Industrial management.; Chemistry.; Ecotoxicology.; Economic policy.; Economics.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Safety in Chemistry, Dangerous Goods.; Innovation/Technology Management.

Substitution of hazardous substances is a prioritised objective in chemical regulation and risk management. However, it is experienced as a tough task with often inconsistent results. Based on thirteen case studies, this book analyzes substitution as an innovation process and attempts to give answer...