To support formulators in making safer products, Apple contributed to the development of a rapid-screening framework and a shared repository of chemical hazard assessments, focusing on safer alternatives for common cleaning ingredients.

This screening framework and repository, available through ChemFORWARD, streamline the process of creating certified safer cleaners and degreasers for the electronics manufacturing industry. By going beyond regulations, they enhance safety for workers and the environment while reducing the time and cost associated with product certification. Once certified, formulations are listed on the ChemWorks registry and amplified for industry-wide use.

FORMULATE WITH CONFIDENCE

CLEAN WITH IMPACT.

Stay Ahead with Safer Ingredients

Stop Chasing the Next Ban

Waiting for a substance to be restricted puts you one step behind. CleanScreen flags high-hazard ingredients early, so you can respond proactively and avoid disruption.

Prove It’s Safer

Electronics brands increasingly want evidence. Our verified assessments help you demonstrate the safety of your ingredients across key human and environmental endpoints.

Replace with Purpose

Replacing one chemical with another isn’t enough. Avoid regrettable substitutions by evaluating the full hazard picture.

Two Tools. One Mission. Safer Formulations

Goal: Evaluate and improve full formulations

Key Features:

Screen full formulations against hazard criteria
Flag areas of concern (e.g., skin sensitizers, CMRs)
Pre-screen for alignment with IPC-1402 or brand-specific benchmarks

Register for Access

Goal: Find safer and functional chemical ingredients

Key Features:

Search safer ingredients by function;
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 IPC-1402