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Alternatives to Chromic Acid Cleaners in Laboratories

Chromic acid is widely used in many laboratories for cleaning glassware. Because of the hazards for health and environment some alternatives have been developed as commercial products, but also as laboratory-made substitutes.

Reduzierung von VOC-Emission aus Scheibenwaschanlagen

In einer von der dänischen EPA durchgeführten Studie wurden mehrere Alternativen zu Lösungsmitteln getestet, einschließlich eines Frostschutz-Proteins. Es gelang die Formulierung eines Reinigungsmittels mit einem niedrigeren Prozentsatz Alkohol und damit die Reduktion von Lösungsmittelemissionen.

Reduction of VOC emissions in windscreen washers

In a study performed for the Danish EPA, several alternatives to solvents were tested including anti freezing protein. It was possible to formulate washers with a lower alcohol percentage, thereby reducing the emission of solvents.

Fassadenreinigung mit Hilfe von Trockeneisstrahlung für die Restaurierung von Denkmälern in Prag

Fassadenreinigung kann mit Hilfe von Chemikalien oder durch das Abstrahlen mit verschiedenen Mitteln erreicht werden. Die chemische Reinigung erfolgt oft mit gefährlichen Stoffen, wie Dichlormethan oder Methylpyrrolidon. Sandstrahlung ist auf Grund von kristallinem Siliziumdioxid, ein karzinogener Stoff, gefährlich. Das Abstrahlen mit Trockeneis könnte eine sicherere Alternative sein. Ein Beispiel der Verwendung bei der Restaurierung alter Monumente in Prag wird vorgestellt.

Facade cleaning using dry ice blasting for monument restoration in Prague

Facade cleaning may be performed with chemicals or by using blasting with various media. Chemical cleaning is often done with hazardous substances like dichloromethane or methyl pyrrolidone. Sandblasting is hazardous due to the crystalline silica, a carcinogen. Using dry ice blasting may be a safer alternative. An example of its use in restoring ancient Prague monuments is presented.

Ethyl lactate and methyl soyate as bio based alternatives to chlorinated and other petroleum based solvents

Bio based solvents can replace petroleum derived solvents in various applications like adhesives and coating, inks and cleaning products.

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