Specialist area · Plastics, Chemistry & Laboratory
Green Chemistry as a technical lever, not a label.
Increasing resource efficiency and minimising hazardous substances through targeted process re-design of existing processes.
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Empty marketing phrases have no place here. Green Chemistry in industry means hard process optimisation based on the 12 principles of Anastas and Warner. The focus is on maximising atom efficiency, the targeted replacement of critical solvents (substitution assessment) and reducing the thermal energy demand of the reaction. The mandates are carried out on the basis of the qualification as Green Chemistry Change Manager of the Austrian ministries BMK and BMAW.
The aim is to redesign existing formulations and chemical processes so that less waste is produced and regulatory requirements (such as REACH or chemicals legislation) are met in an economically sensible way. Every measure is balanced purely in technical and material terms, for a robust result that demonstrably improves CO₂ balances and resource efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
How can atom efficiency be improved on an industrial scale?
Through the targeted use of catalytic processes instead of stoichiometric reactions and the in-process recycling of by-products.
How do I replace a critical solvent in compliance with REACH?
Through a structured substitution assessment: alternatives are evaluated for functionality, safety and regulatory status, verified in the laboratory and released at pilot scale under real process conditions, all documented for the chemical safety dossier.
Optimise processes at material level?
Use the specialist discussion to clarify your substitution and efficiency potential on a technical level.
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