Alternative Materials Assessment

Section: Sustainable Electronics

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Project Leaders

Stephen Tisdsale, Intel

Leo Kenny, Intel

Cory Robertson

End-of-Project Webinar

Presentation (August 25, 2015)
Recording of end-of-project webinar
Paper (August 10, 2015)
Benchmarking of Tools (Excel file) (August 10, 2015)
This webinar was open to both iNEMI members and non-members

This project examined key existing materials assessment strategies (frameworks, methodologies and tools), for the application and effectiveness in evaluating their environmental/toxicological properties for use. The team has taken a phased approach and conducted a focused benchmarking exercise, using several representative, industry-relevant chemical substances (Phthalates, NMP and TBBP-A), as a means of comparing a carefully selected list of assessment tools (included in the OECD toolbox), which have potential for broad use in the near future. A gap analysis summary and comparison of key descriptors and key tool use criteria was evaluated for these representative substances, creating an important reference document that can serve to standardize and streamline the approach to alternative assessment. The intent of this study was to facilitate a more proactive, better informed decision making process, for more effective risk mitigation. A summary of the results of our evaluation and potential next steps were provided in our end-of-project report.

Interim Report Webinar

Presentation, June 26, 2014
This webinar is for iNEMI members only

Project Statement and Statement of Work

Project Statement (Version 1.1; August 7, 2013)
Statement of Work (Version 1.1; August 7, 2013)

Presentation from Call for Participation Teleconference

Presentation (PDF) (September 18, 2013)

Project Objectives

Examine existing environmental/toxicology assessment tools or methodologies used for assessing alternatives in industry, NGOs, academia and governmental agencies. Identify applicability to current and future electronic manufacturing and products.
Conduct limited benchmark testing utilizing a small set of materials of interest.
Develop a gap analysis including pros/cons of each methodology.

For Additional Information

Mark Schaffer
+1 512-468-9596

marks@inemi.org