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Substitution von Toluol, Xylol und Naphtha als Lösungsmittel zur Reinigung von Werkzeugen in einer Autowerkstatt

Dieses Fallbeispiel beschreibt die Substitution von „Safety Clean“ (ein universelles Lösungsmittel, bestehend aus Toluol, Xylol, Naphtha und anderen Inhaltsstoffen). Das Entfettungsmittel wurde in einer Autowerkstatt zur Reinigung von Arbeitswerkzeugen eingesetzt.

Substitution of toluene, xylene and naphtha as solvents for cleaning tools in garages

This case study describes the substitution of Safety Clean (a universal solvent consisting of toluene, xylene, naphtha and other ingredients). The degreasing agent was used in a garage for cleaning work tools.

Alternatives to 2-methoxyethanol as put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

This document concerns the general toxicity of 2-methoxyethanol and some common alternatives to its use in different applications. The most common substitutes for 2-methoxyethanol are: PGME, EGBE, ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (EGPE) and their acetates (PGMEA, EGBEA, EGPEA). The decision which alternative to use depends on what application 2-methoxyethanol is currently used in.

Different ways to phase out halocarbons like dichloromethane in various applications.

This document describes how a large portion of the halocarbons used and manufactured in Sweden were phased out during the late 1980´s and early 1990´s. Several specific examples are mentioned concerning what chemicals were substituted and what the alternatives were. The chemicals discussed are mainly: dichloromethane, trichloroethylene, 1,1,2-Dichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethane.

Cleaning of lorry and van drum brakes by heated tap water

A small and medium sized service station has substituted a typical brake cleaner with a new equipment using heated tap water. The heated tap water (95°C) is used for the cleaning of lorry and van drum brakes from mud, dust and sand for repair and maintenance purposes.

Reinigung von Trommelbremsen in Lastwagen und Transportern mit erhitztem Leitungswasser

Eine Reparaturwerkstatt hat einen typischen Bremsenreiniger durch ein neues Gerät ersetzt, das erhitztes Leitungswasser verwendet. Das heiße Leitungswasser (95°C) wird in dem kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) für die Reinigung von Lastwagen- und Transportertrommelbremsen von Matsch, Staub und Sand sowie zu Reparatur- und Wartungszwecken verwendet.

Cleaning of motorbike repair parts using vegetable oil esters

In a repair workshop open to children, young people, and adults motorcycle repaired parts are cleaned on a wash stand from dust, oil, grease, soot, tar, metal shavings, oxides, sand and salt. For the manual cleaning vegetable oil-based esters are used as alternative to hydrocarbon solvents.

Lift rails cleaning with vegetable oil esters as an alternative to hydrocarbon solvents

A leading supplier of elevators and escalators substituted hydrocarbon solvents with esters based on coconut oil. The esters are used for the manual cleaning of steel lift rails for corrosion protection, oil, grease, dust, sand and rust using cotton rags.

Cleaning of wafer frames with brushing machines using tap water

Manufacturer of electronic components cleaned wafer frames made of fibre glass plastic using a continuous flow brushing machine with tap water. Formerly, components were cleaned manually with solvents.

Reinigung von Motorrad-Kurbelwellen durch eine integrierte Vibrationseinheit

Ein Automobilhersteller integrierte eine Vibrationseinheit in die Produktionslinie, umMotorrad-Kurbelwellen aus Stahl von Kühlschmiermitteln und Spänen zu reinigen.

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