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You can use the free text search function to find information in the case story database. Most suitable are: substance name and other substance identifier (EC- and CAS-number). You can refine your search after first entry for sector-, function- and process-categories. The case studies are meant to serve as source of inspiration and ideas for substitution. The alternatives are constantly being developed further. We therefore recommend that you to check in each individual case whether an alternative is suitable for your applications and purposes. If you are aware of any other relevant information that is not mentioned in the current case story, please contact SUBSPORTplus.

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Substitution of epoxy resins containing naphtalene, ethylbenzene, naphta (heavy aromatic fractions) and titanium dioxide used for the painting of vehicles.

Substitution of a finishing compound based on epoxy resins containing carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxicants and volatile organic compounds: naphtalene, 1,2,4 -trimethylbenzene, ethylbenzene, naphta (heavy aromatic fractions), titanium dioxide. Introduction of a water-based finishing compound in a repair workshop of a company specialized in bodyworks for buses.

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 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.

Substitution von Borsäure durch Milchsäure als Biozid in Kühlschmierstoffen

Borsäure ist als reproduktionstoxischer Stoff der Kategorie EU 1B sowie als endokrin wirksamer Stoff eingestuft. Sie kann mit guten Ergebnissen durch Milchsäure substituiert werden, um das Wachstum von Bakterien und Pilzen in wassermischbaren Kühlschmierstoffen zu bekämpfen.

Substitution of boric acid by lactic acid as biocide in cooling lubricants

Boric acid is classified toxic for reproduction EU 1B and endocrine disruptor. It can be substituted by lactic acid with good results in keeping bacteria and fungi under control in water mixable cooling lubricants.

SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Perchloroethylene

Perchloroethylene is one of the specific substances or substance groups for which a detailed alternatives assessment has been performed by SUBSPORTplus according to a common methodology. In this document the hazard profile and identified uses of perchloroethylene can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for its use for dry cleaning.

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