Using toxic chemicals in products and manufacturing processes can put workers and your business's reputation at risk. Switching to safer alternatives can reduce:
Risk to your staff, customers, and the environment.
Your hazardous waste disposal costs.
We provide resources to help your business find safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals through:
Training and events.
Tools and databases.
Free, non-regulatory, hands-on assistance from our staff.
How much do you know about the hazards of the chemicals you use? How do you know whether potential alternatives are really any safer? Databases and other tools can help you identify and compare chemical hazards and evaluate alternatives. If you need assistance assessing chemicals or finding replacements, we can help.
Focus on safer solvents
This 4-part video series walks you through the hazards of solvents and ways to find safer alternatives. Videos en español
We work with other organizations to offer webinars, in-person training, and other opportunities to build the skills you need to explore safer chemicals.
On-demand webinars and videos
Safer Chemistry Training for Businesses
Learn about the basics of green chemistry, its applications, and safer alternative concepts. Taught by the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3).
Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
Learn how to identify, assess, and transition to safer chemicals using Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 7-step process. This is a 1.5-day course offered in partnership through the University of Washington’s Continuing Education program.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program offers consumers and businesses an easy way to find products that use safer chemicals. It also helps manufacturers certify their products under the Safer Choice label, and find safer ingredients:
Contact our Safer Chemicals team for more information or to help you with the process to get your product certified under the Safer Choice label.
Free, non-regulatory technical assistance
Our chemists, engineers, and other specialists provide free technical assistance to help you assess the chemicals your company uses and look for safer alternatives. Our help is non-regulatory and free.
To support businesses that want to purchase and sample safer alternatives and equipment, we may be able to provide funding. Contact our toxics reduction staff to see if your company’s next project qualifies.
We offer free language services about our programs and services for people whose primary language is not English. We can provide written information in your preferred language and interpreters in person or over the telephone.
