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SAGE 2.0 - SOLVENT ALTERNATIVES GUIDES - USER'S GUIDE
Citation:
Monroe, K. AND E. Hill. SAGE 2.0 - SOLVENT ALTERNATIVES GUIDES - USER'S GUIDE. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/R-94/069.
Description:
The guide provides instruction for using the SAGE (Solvent Alternatives Guide) software system, version 2.O. It assumes that the user is familiar with the fundamentals of operating a personal computer under the Microsoft disk operating system (MS-DOS). AGE recommends solvent replacements in cleaning and degreasing operations. t leads the user through a question-and-answer session. he user's responses allow the system to develop a list of alternative chemistries and processes. he user may then review brief descriptions of the alternatives on the computer screen. f any of the alternatives are of interest, the user may request SAGE to generate a detailed report for each. he report includes general information, safety/environmental concerns, industrial case studies for the selected alternative, and information on state technical assistance programs in the user's geographical location that can provide additional information.