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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.

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Minimierung der Umweltauswirkungen bei Feuerwehrübungen

Feuertrainings sind für die Ausbildung und das fortwährende Training von Feuerwehrleuten und Rettungspersonal unerlässlich. Neuartige Ausführungen, die sauberer verbrennende Brennstoffe wie Propan, Butan und Erdgas verwenden, reduzieren eine Anzahl von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Umwelt und der Sicherheit des Personals. Eine Handvoll Betriebe weltweit haben die Fachkenntnisse, diese Art von Trainingsvorrichtungen herzustellen. Jede Trainingsanlage ist eine Einzelanfertigung, je nach den Anforderungen des Kunden.

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Minimizing environmental impact in fire training

Fire-Trainers are crucial for education and continuous training of fire-fighters and rescue personnel. Novel types utilizing clean-burn fuels as propane, butane and natural gas alleviate a number of concerns regarding environment and personnel safety. A handful of companies worldwide have the expertise to construct this type of training rigs. Each training facility is custom built according to customer specifications.

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