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The Secret Life of a Solvent

Analytical chemistry’s first dedicated solvent guide suggests that greenness is about navigating inevitable trade-offs with greater responsibility – not chasing a mythical “green” label

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    GreenSOL evaluates solvent life cycles from production to disposal.

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    It aims to highlight hidden costs and risks of solvents.

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    Includes a list of 58 solvents specific to analytical chemistry.

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    Scoring system evaluates production, use, and waste phases.

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    Provides practical guidelines for improving greenness in lab workflows.

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    Emphasizes the importance of holistic evaluation over mere risk assessment.

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    Highlights the role of analysts in making sustainable choices.

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The Secret Life of a Solvent

  • by James Strachan

  • March 24, 2026