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

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 | H2L Consulting
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.
Keyword Tags
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Greener Solvents
File (PDF, PPT, image, etc)
dcm-slides-main.pdf
methylene-chloride-svb.pdf
methylenechloride_webinar_kerton.pdf
substitutions_for_dichloromethane-talk.pdf
Link to external
Link to webinar recording
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
N/A
Object Type
Videos (e.g., tutorials, presentations)
Audience
High School (Secondary School)
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Graduate or Professional Training (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellows, Early-Career Professionals)
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
Green Chemistry Principles
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Good Health and Well-Being
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
See video and associated references for safety and hazard information about solvents, including dichloromethane and greener substitutes.

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Jonathon Moir
Published on
Moderation state
Published
Collection
Methylene Chloride (DCM) Replacements
Time required (if applicable)
Approx. 2 hours