DOZN™2.1 - A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator for a Sustainable Future

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany developed and launched as DOZN™2.0 in 2017, a unique web-based greener alternative scoring matrix, also known as a quantitative green chemistry evaluator. This tool is based on the 12 principles of green chemistry for customers to evaluate their relative greenness of their processes which provide a framework for learning about green chemistry and designing or improving materials, products, processes, and systems. DOZN™2.0 scores products based on metrics for each principle and aggregates the principle scores to derive a final aggregate score. DOZN™2.0 calculates scores based on manufacturing inputs, GHS and SDS data which provide a green score for each substance. DOZN™2.0 is flexible enough to encompass the diverse portfolio of products. The DOZN™2.0 system has also been verified and validated by a third party to ensure best practices are applied. Based on customer feedbacks, we upgraded the tool to DOZN™2.1 and launched in December 2022. Through DOZN™2.1 customers now have access to calculate the green scores of their processes and products. This free, web-based tool provides users with more data so that they are properly equipped to improve their sustainability. DOZN™2.1 keeps data privacy top of mind - allowing customers to score their processes/products in a safe and secure manner to improve their sustainability.