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Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)

Environmental, Health, and Flammability Information on Substitutes for HCFC-22 and HCFC 142b in the Sterilants Sector

Environmental, Health, and Flammability Information on Substitutes for HCFC-22 and HCFC 142b in the Sterilants Sector Summary of Sterilant Substitutes Listed in SNAP Notice 25.

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Summary of Sterilant Substitutes Listed in SNAP Notice 25 (PDF)(3 pp, 180 K)