Green ChemistryBy Courtney Smith10 Orange

What Is Green Chemistry?? Green chemistry is a design and process

of safer chemicals to eliminate the use of hazardous substances.

Green chemistry relies on 12 principles that are used to re-design or design molecules.

12 Principles1. Prevent waste2. Design safer chemicals3. Find safer ways to make synthetic

products4. Maximise atom economy (convert the

maximum quantity of reactants to products, with few side-products)

5. Use safer solvents6. Use renewable reactants (avoid use of

reactants such as those derived from petroleum)

12 Principles1. Maximise energy efficiency2. Avoid chemical derivatives3. Use catalysts whenever possible4. Design biodegradable products5. Use real-time analysis to prevent

pollution6. Minimise the potential for accidents

Eastman Chemical CompanyThis company has used Green Chemistry to create cosmetic products that are safer for the environment to make and use. The process to make the cosmetics improves on the cost and quantity.The Green Chemistry Principles:1. Prevent waste2. Design safer chemicals3. Use safer solvents

Benefits To The Company And OthersCompany Benefits: Safer to make Less chemicals More products are

made Cheaper to make

yet just as good as other products

Buyer Benefits: Safer to use on

the skin Biodegradable Cheaper to buy

but the quality is the same.

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