Green Chemistry A Greener Clean Chicago ACS Chemistry

Green Chemistry: A Greener Clean Chicago ACS Chemistry Day Mary Kirchhoff Green Chemistry Institute 26 October 2002

What is Green Chemistry? u. Green Chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and/or generation of hazardous substances.

What is Green Chemistry? u. Green chemistry can also be described as n Sustainable chemistry. n Chemistry that is benign by design. n Pollution prevention at the molecular level. n All of the above.

Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry 1. Prevention u 2. Atom Economy u 3. Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses u 4. Designing Safer Chemicals u 5. Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries u 6. Design for Energy Efficiency u 7. Use of Renewable Feedstocks u 8. Reduce Derivatives u 9. Catalysis u 10. Design for Degradation u 11. Real-time Analysis for Pollution Prevention u 12. Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention u

Applications of Greener Cleaning Technologies Antibacterial Products u Laundry u Water Purification u Industrial Cleaning u

Antibacterial Products u Environmentally benign antibacterial agents n Alternatives to traditional chlorine or tin containing antibacterial agents u Applications n Bandages, sutures, hospital gowns, acne medication, toothpastes, air filters, antiviral agents USDA

Cleaning Clothes u TAML catalysts activate hydrogen peroxide n Inhibit dye transfer n Potential for washing machines that use less water Collins, Carnegie Mellon University

Cleaning Clothes u Total Impact Program (TIP®) Chemistry + application knowledge + product stewardship n Laundry formulation incorporates neutral p. H detergent, enzymes, surfactants, oxygen bleach, and biodegradable softeners n u Benefits n Avoids high p. H detergents, chlorine bleach, acid neutralization, poorly degradable surfactants Anderson Chemical Company

Cleaning Clothes u. Dry cleaning with liquid carbon dioxide n current process uses perc (perchloroethylene), a suspected carcinogen and groundwater contaminant n new process uses liquid carbon dioxide, a nonflammable, nontoxic, and renewable substance

Cleaning Clothes u. Sodium iminodisuccinate n Biodegradable, environmentally friendly chelating agent n Synthesized in a waste-free process n Eliminates use of hydrogen cyanide Bayer Corporation and Bayer AG 2001 Alternative Synthetic Pathways Award Winner

Cleaning Water u Chlorine disinfection Important for preventing disease n Toxic to aquatic life n Sulfur-based compounds used to neutralize chlorine n u Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Safer, effective neutralization alternative n Boosts immune system of aquatic life n Skagit County Public Utilities, Washington State

Cleaning Water u Ultimer. TM Polymer Technology manufacture of high molecular weight, water soluble polymers in aqueous salt solution n eliminates use of oils and surfactants in manufacture and use n uses ammonium sulfate, a waste by-product from the manufacture of caprolactam n eliminates need for expensive mixing equipment required for water-in-oil emulsions n Nalco Chemical Company

Industrial Cleaning u Crystal Simple Green® n Water based industrial cleaner n Non-toxic, biodegradable surfactants n Replaces traditional organic solvents n Eliminates hazardous waste sludge production and VOC pollution Sunshine Makers, Inc.

Industrial Cleaning u Isomet u Mixture of isoparaffinic hydrocarbon, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, and isopropyl alcohol u Replaces Typewash (mixture of methylene chloride, toluene, and acetone) u Excellent performance in postage stamp and overprinting presses u Acceptable properties (cleaning ability, solvent evaporation rate, odor, environmental compliance, and cost) U. S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Industrial Cleaning u Printed circuit boards assembled using Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Lead/tin solder paste stenciled onto substrate n Stencils cleaned before reuse n u CFC solvents u Aqueous solvents (high temperature, high p. H) u 440 -R SMT Detergent Aqueous-based, contains no VOCs n Ultrasonic technology n Smart Sonic Corporation

Green Chemistry u. Not a solution to all environmental problems. u. The most fundamental approach to preventing pollution. u. Recognizes the importance of incremental improvements.

Question #1 u. Green n. A chemistry is reaction that utilizes a green liquid. n The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. n Anything, including treatment or recycling, that reduces pollution. n Any reaction performed by Kermit the Frog or his relatives.

Question #2 u. A renewable feedstock (starting material) that may be used as a source for organic chemicals is n Petroleum. n Biomass. n Coal. n Natural gas.

Question #3 u. Green chemistry can also be described as n Sustainable chemistry. n Chemistry that is benign by design. n Pollution prevention at the molecular level. n All of the above.

Question #4 u. A “green” solvent that may be used in some organic reactions is n Benzene. n Methylene n Water. n Ether. chloride.

Answers to Questions 1. The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. 2. Biomass. 3. All of the above. 4. Water.