Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
Substances which reduce, eliminate or avoid adverse effects (e.g. on the ozone layer). (Source: based on Vienna Convention, Art.1. cl.4)
The process of replacing a chemical of concern with a safer chemical, material or product, or technology/process that eliminates the need to use that chemical. (Source: OECD)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
substitute
In other languages
French
substance de remplacement
Russian
альтернативное вещество
Spanish
sustancia alternativa
Arabic
مادة بديلة
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7 multilateral treaties containing text alternative substance
1 multilateral environment agreement-related documentMultilateral environment agreements tagged with alternative substance
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Stockholm Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs1 document |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution | 1 article or paragraph |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 5 articles and paragraphs |