Number
035-EN
Section
General Section
Use
Sector
Other
Function
Other
Process
Other
Product category
washing ad cleaning products
Application
Cleaning of construction material and diverse surfaces
Abstract
This document presents a process that can be used to evaluate parts cleaning alternatives to solvents.
Substituted substances
Solvents
CAS No. EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Solvents
Reason substitution
ecotoxicity
Hazard Assessment
Substance to be substituted: Solvents Alternative substance: There is no further information about the alternatives. » Check the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC)
Description of Substitution
Many solvent users are seeking alternative methods for parts cleaning and surface preparation. Though many solvent users seek a “safer solvent” that will perform identically in their current cleaning system, there are many non-solvent alternatives to be considered, including water-based and abrasive/mechanical cleaning. This 6-page factsheet, published by the Department of Ecology of Washington State, presents an eight-step process that can be used in evaluating parts cleaning alternatives. It will help to select solvent substitutes that meet your needs and priorities while minimising unforeseen problems and cost over-runs.
Case/substitution evaluation
This case study contains the substitution of solvents and the non-solvent alternatives. It is a guideline for various substitution cases and therefore no uniform assessment can be made here. Read the stored documents for more information.
Type of information supplier
Authority
Further information
Use less toxic solvent alternatives https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Common-dangerous-waste/Solvents Choosing less toxic alternatives for solvents keeps you safe and helps to keep harmful substances out of our environment. Modern solvents with water or soy as a base are often good options. Search through these databases to find more information on solvent substitutions: CleanerSolutions is a general solvent substitution database. CleanGredients is an online database of commercial cleaning products and solvents chosen for superior environmental characteristics. Safer Choice is an EPA industry partnership working together to reduce chemical risks with an emphasis on cleaning and solvents. Institute for Research and Technical Assistance is a California nonprofit that researches alternatives to toxic substances. Their reports page contains data about evaluations of newer solvent technologies.
Type of publication and availability
Freely available
Publication source: author, company, institute, year
The document relates information about musk xylene and the reason for its inclusion on the candidate list for substances to be included in Annex XIV in the European Reach legislation.
Date, reviewed
December 11, 2020