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Substitution eines Desinfektionsmittels in einem Altenheim

Ein Altenheim nutzte ein Desinfektionsmittel, das unter anderem drei endokrine Disruptoren enthielt. Eine der Arbeitskräfte erlitt Reizungen im Hals und Atembeschwerden. Das Antiseptikum wurde durch ein auf Didecyldimethylammoniumchlorid und ethoxylierten Alkoholen basierendes Produkt substituiert. Diese Stoffe haben keine signifikanten Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit des Menschen.

Substitution of a disinfectant in a residential home for elderly

A residential institution for elderly used a disinfectant that contained three endocrine disruptors. One of the workers suffered from throat irritation and respiratory problems. The disinfectant was substituted by a product based on didecyldimethylammonium chloride and ethoxylated alcohols, which have no significant effects on human health.

Substitution of allergenic preservatives: methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone

A Ph.D. thesis showed that methylisothiazolinone could be remarkably reduced if it was combined with phenoxyethanol in conservation of cosmetic cream.

Substitution von Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxan (endokriner wirksamer und fortpflanzungsgefährdender Stoff) als Bestandteil von Zitrusfrucht-Wachs

Eine Studie wurde im Rahmen eines CCOO Projektes zur Prävention von Gefährdungen am Arbeitsplatz durch Stoffe, die toxisch für Reproduktion, Schwangerschaft und Stillen sind, durchgeführten. Die Studie untersuchte verschiedene Chemikalien, die während der Lagerung, der Distribution und der Verarbeitung von Zitrusfrüchten verwendet wurden. Experten der Gewerkschaft fanden heraus, dass das für Orangen verwendete Wachs Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxan (endokriner wirksamer und fortpflanzungsgefährdender Stoff) enthielt. Das Produkt wurde durch ein alternatives Wachs ähnlicher Zusammensetzung substituiert, welches Methylsilikon-Harz enthält.

Substitution of Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (endocrine disruptor and toxic for reproduction) used in citrus waxing

A study was carried out within the scope of a project carried out by CCOO for the prevention of toxic hazards for reproduction, pregcy and breast-feeding at the workplace. The study analyzed several chemicals used during the storage, distribution and handling of citrus.

Union experts detected that the waxing compound used for oranges contained Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, (endocrine disruptor and toxic for reproduction). The product was eventually substituted by an alternative wax with a similar composition containing methyl silicone resin.

Substitution of glutaraldehyde with a solution of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant of medical equipment.

Glutaraldehyde has previously been used to disinfect heat-sensitive medical equipment in dishwashers. It was found that glutaraldehyde could be substituted with a solution of peroxyacetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

Reduction of chlorine for disinfection in swimming pools

Chlorine is used as a disinfectant in swimming pools. Chlorine has the advantage of being effective against a considerable number of microorganisms. When adding free chlorine to swimming pool water, however, a very large number of unwanted chlorinated by-products are formed. Other compounds can be used for disinfection, but they are not as efficient and fast-acting as chlorine. But if e.g. silver compounds are combined with a non-chemical alternative as filtration a good result can be achieved.

Carbon dioxide as alternative to sterilization using ethylene oxide

Ethylene oxide is a disinfectant used in different sectors such as food industry. It is classified as carcinogen, mutagen and reproductive toxicant of category 1B. It may be substituted by different other less hazardous chemicals or technologies. Carbon dioxide may be used as an effective and less toxic alternative.

A wood treatment product completely free from heavy metals, halogenated and phosphorus compounds. Gives flame retardant properties and protects against rot fungus.

In order to protect wooden material against rot-fungi, biocides such as copper, chromium and arsenic, are commonly applied through vacuum-pressure impregnation. These biocides affect not only rot-fungus, but most living creatures being close to the treated material. OrganoWood is a wood-treatment product, completely free from biocides, that renders the wood inaccessible for rot fungi by binding to the surface of the wood fibres. OrganoWood also confers good flame retardant properties to the treated wood without use of halogenated and phosphorus containing compounds.

Ein Holzschutzmittel ohne Schwermetalle, halogenierte und Phosphor-Verbindungen. Verleiht flammhemmende Eigenschaften und schützt gegen Fäule.

Um Holzwerkstoffe gegen Fäulnis zu schützen, werden normalerweise Biozide wie Kupfer, Chrom und Arsen durch Vakuum-Druck-Imprägnierung aufgebracht. Diese Biozide beeinträchtigen nicht nur die Fäulniserreger, sondern auch die meisten anderen Lebewesen in der Nähe des behandelten Materials. OrganoWood ist ein von Bioziden freies Holzschutzprodukt, das Holz für Fäule unzugänglich macht, indem es an die Oberfläche der Holzfasern bindet. OrganoWood verleiht dem behandelten Holz auch gute flammhemmende Eigenschaften, ohne dass halogenierten und phosphorhaltige Stoffen verwendet werden.

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