Number
221-EN
Section
General Section
Use
Sector
Building and construction work
Other
Function
Other
Process
Industrial spraying
Roller application or brushing
Non industrial spraying
Manual activities involving hand contact
Product category
washing ad cleaning products
Application
Cleaners for industrial surfaces
Abstract
Alternative special cleaner can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). A strong alkaline cleaner (pH 13) can be replaced by an alternative with pH 9,5.
Substituted substances
2-Butoxyethanol
CAS No. 111-76-2 EC No. 203-905-0 Index No. 603-014-00-0
Chemical group
Glycol ethers
Classification: hazard statements
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Other adverse effects
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2-Aminoethanol
CAS No. 141-43-5 EC No. 205-483-3 Index No. 603-030-00-8
Chemical group
Amino compounds; hydroxy compounds, alcohols substituted
Classification: hazard statements
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Other adverse effects
Fatty alcohol ethoxylate
CAS No. 68439-50-9 EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Fatty alcohols
Sodium silicate
CAS No. 6834-92-0 EC No. 229-912-9 Index No. 014-010-00-8
Chemical group
Sodium compounds; silicates
Classification: hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Reliability of information
Evidence of implementation: there is evidence that the solution was implemented and in use at time of publication
Reason substitution
CMR
skin/respiratory sensitizing
Hazard Assessment
Substances to be substituted: The substituted product KLEEN PRO RZ-ST 10, containing the substituted substances, is classified by the producer as harmful by inhalation and ingestion, in contact with skin and eyes 2-Butoxyethanol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation, is harmful if inhaled and causes skin irritation. 2-Aminoethanol is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database and has no harmonised classification according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Sodium silicate is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database and has no harmonised classification according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Fatty alcohol ethoxylate is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database and has no harmonised classification according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Alternative substances: The alternative KLEEN PRO BARBELON, containing alternative substance, is classified by the producer as harmful by ingestion, in contact with skin and eyes, and toxic to aquatic organisms. The ingredients are not listed on the SDSC and not classified according to the CLP Regulation.
Description of Substitution
Most large producers of cleaners for special uses offer varieties of products. GISBAU – hazardous substances information system of the German statutory accident insurance for the construction industry (BG BAU) offers advice on how to choose the safest products from a chemical hazard point of view. You can find a short description of GISBAU here on pages 83-88. Manufacturers of construction chemicals voluntarily label their products according to the GISBAU coding system. Criteria for product groups and codes are agreed by employers, unions and producers. Using the product codes it is possible to find alternatives e.g. for a strong alkaline industrial cleaner labelled with GG90, which contains the hazardous substances listed above. A possible alternative product, containing alternative substances, is labelled with product code GG30. The alternative can be used for:
- machine and for manual cleaning of all alkali and water resistant industrial surfaces and floors,
- coverings typical for production and storage areas, repair shop and workshops, production halls, loading zones,
- application in especially food production environment, food processing areas, in supermarkets, shopping malls, cafeterias and large kitchens and other environments connected to food storage
Case/substitution evaluation
The substituted cleaner is a strong alkaline mixture with pH 13. pH of alternative cleaner is 9,5. Through the pH reduction a reduction of health risks is achieved. However, alternative contains still hazardous chemicals and should be handled with care and according to the labelling of the product.
State of implementation
In use
Date and place of implementation
2010 in Germany and other European countries
Availability ofAlternative
On the market
Producer/Provider
Type of information supplier
Producer / distributor
Authority
Contact
Accident Insurance of the German Construction Industry (BG BAU)Hazardous Substances Information System for the Construction Industry (GISBAU) http://www.gisbau.de/index.html
Further information
GISBAU short description in EN published by EU-OSHA, pages 83-88 GISCODE für Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel Einstufungskatalog für Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel (Stand 01/2017) http://www.umweltberatung.at/oekorein-datenban
ÖkoRein Database for environmental and health-friendly washing and cleaning products for the public and commercial sector (in German) published by ''die umweltberatung'' Österreich (Eco Counselling Austria, https://www.umweltberatung.at/)
Date, reviewed
November 26, 2021