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Reinigung von Trommelbremsen in Lastwagen und Transportern mit erhitztem Leitungswasser

Eine Reparaturwerkstatt hat einen typischen Bremsenreiniger durch ein neues Gerät ersetzt, das erhitztes Leitungswasser verwendet. Das heiße Leitungswasser (95°C) wird in dem kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) für die Reinigung von Lastwagen- und Transportertrommelbremsen von Matsch, Staub und Sand sowie zu Reparatur- und Wartungszwecken verwendet.

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.

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.

Cleaning of lorry and van drum brakes by heated tap water

A small and medium sized service station has substituted a typical brake cleaner with a new equipment using heated tap water. The heated tap water (95°C) is used for the cleaning of lorry and van drum brakes from mud, dust and sand for repair and maintenance purposes.

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.

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