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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.

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.

No chlorine in private households

Suggestions from the Danish EPA to avoid the use of chlorine in private households

Butan-1-ol for chemical purification of pharmaceutical product was replaced by 1-methoxypropan-2-ol

Butan-1-ol was used for chemical purification of pharmaceutical products. It has several harmful properties regarding human health and it smells very bad. It was replaced by 1-methoxypropan-2-ol.

Enzymes in pharmaceutical productions can be used for degeneration of meat and for cleaning after greasy productions as an alternative for sodium hydroxide.

Enzymes can be used for cleaning after greasy productions. Lipase and alcalase can replace sodium hydroxide solutions for cleaning. The enzymes are gentler to the production equipment compared to sodium hydroxide, a strong base.

Substitution of acetone used for washing contaminated machine parts

The company manufactures artificial fibres such as acetate yarn, and used large amounts of acetone to wash the contaminated machine parts. Acetone is highly flammable, causes serious eye irritation and has neurotoxic properties. Due to workers health concerns the company wanted to find a safer alternative. With the encouragement and support of the LIFE Fit for REACH project, the company tested an innovative cleaner containing natural microorganisms that degrade oils, greases and particle impurities. The cleaner proved to be a suitable alternative which was technologically feasible, and safer for workers and the environment.

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