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Substitution eines naphthabasierten Lösungsmittels für die Reinigung von Druckwalzen

Ein naphthabasiertes Lösungsmittel wurde zur Reinigung von Druckwalzen eingesetzt. Es enthielt Naphtha (krebserzeugend und keimzellmutagen). Das Produkt wurde regelmäßig manuell, auch auf eine gefährliche Art und Weise, verwendet. Es wurde durch ein anderes Lösungsmittel ersetzt, das keine gravierenden Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit hat.

Substitution of a naphtha-based solvent in the cleaning of printing rolls

A naphtha-based solvent was used to clean printing rolls. It contained naphtha (carcinogens), 2-butoxyetanol (endocrine disruptor and neurotoxicant) and volatile organic compounds. The product was handled manually on a regular basis which implied a dangerous practice. It was substituted by another solvent with no significant impact on human health.

Substitution von Toluol und Butan-1-ol in Farben zum Bedrucken von Plastiktüten

In Druckfarben auf Basis organischer Lösungsmittel zum Bedrucken von Plastiktüten wurden gefährliche Chemikalien gefunden; sie wurden durch wasserbasierte Farben ersetzt, die kein Toluol und Butan-1-ol zum Drucken benötigen.

Substitution of toluene and butan-1-ol in inks for the printing of plastic bags

Toxic chemicals found in printing inks based on organic solvents used for the printing of plastic shopping bags were replaced by water-based inks, which eliminated toluene and butan-1-ol from the printing process.

Substitution of a neurotoxic solvent that contained acetates and acetone used in the cleaning of metal parts

A company specialized in the manufacture of parts and accessories for cars used a solvent based on butyl acetate, acetone and acetates used for the degreasing of metal parts. The trade union?s (CC.OO.) health and safety department in Valencia (Spain) detected the neurotoxicants which implied serious damages to workers? health and safety. After a process of negotiation with the employers the solvent was replaced by a safer product based on potassium hydroxide, n-propanol and ethyl acetate.

Substitution eines neurotoxischen Lösungsmittels aus Acetat und Aceton für die Reinigung von Metallteilen

Ein auf die Herstellung von Autoteilen und -zubehör spezialisiertes Unternehmen verwendete ein Lösungsmittel auf Basis von Butylacetat, Aceton und einem anderen Acetat für die Entfettung von Metallteilen. Die Arbeitsschutzabteilung der Gewerkschaft (CC.OO.) in Valencia (Spanien) ermittelte nervenschädigende Stoffe, die schwere gesundheitliche Schäden bei Arbeitnehmern hervorrufen können. Nach einem Verhandlungsprozess mit den Arbeitgebern wurde das Lösungsmittel durch ein weniger gefährliches Produkt auf Basis von Kaliumhydroxid, n-Propanol und Ethylacetat ersetzt.

Dimethyl sulfoxide as alternative solvent

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an efficient polar aprotic solvent in numerous applications. It may be used as an alternative to N methylpyrrolidone (1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone), dimethylformamide or methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and other solvents in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fine chemicals, electronics and cleaning.

Substitution of dichloromethane in the analysis of pesticide residue

In analysis of pesticide residues cyclohexane, ethylacetate, tert. butyl methyl ether, diethylether and light petroleum are tried as alternatives to dichloromethane. Conclusively cyclohexane, light petroleum or tert. butyl methyl ether is recommended in the article . Of these three recommended substances, light petroleum and tert. butyl methyl ether is included in the database of hazardous substances according to SUBSPORTplusS screening criteria (SDSC).

Cleaning of wafer frames with brushing machines using tap water

Manufacturer of electronic components cleaned wafer frames made of fibre glass plastic using a continuous flow brushing machine with tap water. Formerly, components were cleaned manually with solvents.

Cyclopentyl methyl ether as alternative to solvents that have a high risk of explosionand are hazardous for health

Cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) can be used as substitute for solvents like tetrahydrofuran (THF), 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), methyl tert butyl ether (MTBE) or 1,4 dioxane, that may generate high risks for safety and are also classified as hazardous to health.

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