ChemWorks Aims to Eliminate Cleaning Chemical Hazards in Electronics Assembly

In an effort to safeguard the health and well-being of workers in the global electronics assembly industry, ChemFORWARD—in partnership with Apple—debuted a free, web-based tool designed to help cleaning formulators replace high-hazard chemicals with safer, vetted alternatives for the tech industry.

Titled the cleaners and degreasers ingredient optimization application, the tool is a part of the ChemWorks platform that allows users to:

• Search safer ingredients by function—from antimicrobials to surfactants.
• Access verified chemical hazard data, including hazard bands and regulatory red flags.
• Identify ingredients accepted by leading frameworks like GreenScreen Certified™, EPA Safer Choice, and ToxFMD®.
• Navigate compliance with IPC-1402 and other electronics safety standards.

By pre-screening and optimizing formulations before certification, the application reduces cost, saves time, and accelerates the adoption of verified safer products. Once certified, products are featured on the Safer Cleaners Registry, giving the entire industry visibility to safer options.

Thanks to Apple’s support, all ChemWorks.org tools will be available free of charge for the first year. Electronics brands, manufacturers, and formulators can explore the full ChemWorks platform—including the new ingredients application—here.