ChemFORWARD has launched an online tool designed to help formulators of cleaning and degreasing products used in the electronics industry to replace chemicals (such as PFAS) with safer and verified alternatives.
Called CleanScreen, this free application (available on the Chemworks1 platform) allows users to:
- search for safer ingredients based on their function (antimicrobials, surfactants, etc.);
- identify ingredients accepted under certifications such as GreenScreen Certified™, EPA Safer Choice, and ToxFMD®;
- verify compliance with IPC-14022 and other electronic safety standards.
For more information: ChemWorks
1 ChemWorks is a collaboration between brands, NGOs, and certification programs working to scale the availability and accelerate the adoption of safer cleaning products for workers and the environment. ChemWorks is led by the non-profit organisation ChemFORWARD.
2 IPC-1402 Standard for Greener Cleaners Used in Electronic Manufacturing. The objective of this standard is to define concrete minimum criteria for more environmentally friendly cleaning products used in the manufacture of electronic products.