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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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Implementation of a health and safety management system for chemical products

The Spanish branch of the company BSH implemented a health and safety management system for chemical products in the manufacture of electric home appliances to avoid the use of toxic chemicals in the manufacturing and cleaning process. The inclusion of this methodology in the process of recognition of chemical product allowed the substitution of some highly hazardous chemicals. For example, methanol for glass cleaning was substituted by a conventional glass cleaner.

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Water based cleaning machine for metal parts

A chemical-free device that uses ultra sounds and water can replace hazardous cleaning agents like organic solvents or strong alkali solutions.

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Removal of Trichloroethylene in the production of car accessories

Trichloroethylene was used in a plant that manufactures car parts to clean steel parts of the air conditioning and assisted driving systems. Trichloroethylene was replaced by a closed washing system based on soap and water.

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