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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.

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.

Vegetable oil esters used in cleaning of small parts from metal repair work

A shipbuilding company located in Germany substituted hydrocarbon solvents with esters based on coconut oils. The esters are used for cleaning of small items like bearings, casings or bolts from repair work and maintenance in a ship yard.

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.

Component cleaning from the waste incineration plant by low-pressure spray washer

A well-known waste disposer and energy supplier from Germany substituted hydrocarbon solvents with heated aqueous cleaner on a wash stand. This cleaning method is used to remove mud, dust, oil and grease of components from repair- and maintenance purpose.

Alternatives to perchloroethylene vapour degreasing for plating operations

The document presents five case stories where plating companies using perchloroethylene have substituted it with safer alternatives. Three of the platers were using perchloroethylene (PERC) degreasers to remove non-destructive testing fluids and two were using the degreasers to clean oil and buffing compounds from the parts. Four of the companies substituted PERC with water-based cleaners. One company opted to substitute acetone hand wiping for PERC vapor degreasing. That company uses acetone to remove oil and buffing compound.

Substitution von "White Spirit" für die Entfettung von Werkstücken durch ein biologisches System

Eine Fabrik für Geschirrspüler der Firma BSH Spanien substituierte das Lösungsmittel "White Spirit" (Testbenzin), das als Fettlöser während eines Metallreinigungsvorgangs verwendet wurde, durch ein biologisches Reinigungssystem namens Enviro Wash. "White Spirit" ist ein petroleumbasiertes Lösungsmittel, das karzinogen und mutagen ist. Das biologische Reinigungssystem verwendet sicherere nichtionische Tenside.

Substitution of “white spirit” in piece degreasing with a biological system.

A dishwasher factory of the company BSH España substituted the solvent “white spirit” used as degreaser during a metal cleaning process with a biological cleaning system named Enviro Wash. White spirit is a petroleum-based solvent which is carcinogenic and mutagenic. The biological cleaning system uses safer non-ionic surfactants.

Substitution of an industrial degreaser containing potassium hydroxide

In a Spanish automobile company a cleaner based on potassium hydroxide was substituted by an alternative product based on enzymes, non-ionic and anionic surfactants, and organic salts. The product was used for industrial cleaning of parts and machinery. Substitution achieved the reduction of toxic hazards that workers were exposed to.

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