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AlChemiSSts
Alternative Chemicals and Materials integrating Safety, Sustainability, new Production technologies and Socio-economic aspects

Challenge

The AlchemiSSts project will demonstrate the applicability of the Safe by Design (SSbD) framework aiming at developing and implementing safer and more sustainable alternatives to surfactants, plasticizers, and flame retardants that, being present in daily life products pose a high risk for the human health and the environment, thus considered substances of very high concern (SVHC).

Solution

To this end, up to seven case studies, accounting with the relevant actors in the value chain are proposed in the project, and they will serve as proof of concept to test the SSbD framework against within its different 5 steps. The general objective of the project will be achieved by addressing specific goals such as the development of the alternative substances itself, the compilation of robust and reliable evidence for a Proof of Concept of the SSbD framework, the development of a certification methodology promoting the implementation of the SSbD concept in the industrial network. Another key pillar of AlchemiSSts project relies on the implementation of integrated approaches and tools to support safety, sustainability and social assessment based on interoperable FAIR data and models. In addition, robust data on sustainability indicators and information for assessing the impact of the outcomes of the project towards a suite of zero pollution targets will be delivered for each case. For all these relevant aspects, AlchemiSSts will be assisted by stakeholders to ensure social acceptance and economic of the foreseen innovative advance materials. 

Objectives, Activities and Results expected / achieved

Develop new SSbD-driven alternatives with surfactant, flame retardant, or plasticising functionalities.
Implement integrated approaches and tools for safety, sustainability, and social assessment, based on interoperable FAIR data and models.
Generate “Proof of Concept” evidence of the applicability of the SSbD framework.
Demonstrate SSbD framework application to targeted use cases.
Develop a SSbD certification methodology to promote its uptake.




Project Reference

Grant Agreement No 101178074

Funding


Intervention Region

Europe

Total Investment

14.839.861,07

IPN Investment

560.625,00

Total Eligible

14.839.861,07

IPN Eligible

560.625,00

EC Funding – Total

11.939.105,26

EC Funding – IPN

560.625,00

Duration

48 Months

Start Date

2024-11-01

End Date

2028-10-31

Approval Date

2024-10-01

Consortium

Instituto Tecnologico Del Embalaje, Transporte y Logistica
Entelos Institute Ltd
Qsar Lab Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia
Greendescision Srl
Yordas GMBH
Heriot-Watt University
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Blaszczyk Aneta
CSI Center For Social Innovation Ltd
Laurentia Technologies SLL
Bergische Universitaet Wuppertal
Pinturas Blatem SL
Fundacion Tekniker
Instituto Pedro Nunes
Carl Bechem GMBH
Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica SL
Nasika Products SA
K-Flex Polska Spolka Ograniczona Odpowiezialnoscia
Cauchos Ruiz-Alejos SA
Rescoll
Lgai Technological Center SA
Clean Cell Technologies Ltd
Centre Scientifique & Technique DelÍndustrie Textile Belge ASBL
Vutch SRO
Ethnicon Metsovion Polytechnion
Devan-Mricopolis, SA
Devan Chemicals NV
Sioen Industries NV

Website

https://www.alchemissts-project.eu/

Keywords

Materials engineering;
Sustainable;
Safety;
Validated;
Proof of concept;
Value chain.
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