Water is considered the ultimate "green solvent" - unfortunately, cannot be used in every product, and therefore search for the suitable "green products" continues. The list of solvents used in the industry rapidly changes because replacement "greener" solvents are becoming available and because of anticipation that some solvent(s) will be banned by authorities soon. Because this book is designed to assist industry in the selection of suitable solvents it has to be frequently updated by current trends and findings. It not only provides data on carefully selected, commercially available, green solvents but it also gives concise advice on how to assess and qualify green solvents.The Databook of Green Solvents contains data divided into five sections: General, Physical, Health, Environmental, and Use. Readers interested in this subject should note that two volumes of fundamental treatment of all essential areas of solvents' use have also been just published. They include Handbook of Solvents. Volume 1.

Properties and Handbook of Solvents. Volume 2. Use, Health, and Environment. Together these four books provide the most comprehensive information on the subject of solvents ever published. The books are the authoritative sources of knowledge, considering that very well-known experts in the fields of solvent use were involved in the creation of these extensive publications. An essential aim of these books is to keep their information updated by findings from the most recent literature and developments occurring in the field of solvents. More than 300 green solvents included, from biodegradable and biorenewable solvents to siloxanes and perfluorocarbons Practical information for use in the lab and the field, including recommended processing methods, recommended dosages, and potential substitutes Provides critical health, safety, and environmental data, to help production chemists and engineers in selecting the correct solvent Emphasis is given to safer and more efficient replacements of more toxic solvents. In addition to this publication, Databook of Solvents contains data on solvents most frequently used today in manufacturing processes.