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Alternatives to 2-methoxyethanol as put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

This document concerns the general toxicity of 2-methoxyethanol and some common alternatives to its use in different applications. The most common substitutes for 2-methoxyethanol are: PGME, EGBE, ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (EGPE) and their acetates (PGMEA, EGBEA, EGPEA). The decision which alternative to use depends on what application 2-methoxyethanol is currently used in.

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.

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.

Removal of paint from boat keels

Seven paint strippers were tested on the keel of a sailing boat. The test showed, that a stripper based on vegetable oil could be used instead of strippers containing classified solvents such as xylene, N-methyl-2-pyrolidon or 1,3-dioxolan.

Farbentfernung von Bootskielen

Sieben Farbabbeizer wurden an dem Kiel eines Segelbootes getestet. Der Test zeigte, dass anstelle von Abbeizmitteln, die eingestufte Lösungsmittel wie Xylol, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidon oder 1,3-Dioxolan enthalten, auch ein auf Pflanzenöl basierter Abbeizer verwendet werden kann.

Entfernung von Kontaktkleber in Bootskabinen

Bei der Reparatur oder Erneuerung der Verkleidung in Kabinen von Segelbooten ist es schwierig, alten Kontaktkleber zu entfernen. Oft werden Lösungsmittel wie Xylol oder Aceton verwendet. Eine auf Pflanzenölen basierende Alternative wird vorgestellt.

Removal of contact glue in boat cabins

When repairing or renewing lining in cabins of sailing boat it is hard to remove old contact glue. Often solvents as xylene or acetone are used. An alternative based on vegetable oil is presented.

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.

Supercritical carbon dioxide as alternative to hexane in herbal substances extraction

Hexane, a good solvent but a flammable and toxic substance was replaced by a company with supercritical carbon dioxide in extracting active ingredients from herbs. The use of extracts for therapeutic purposes means that great attention is paid to the product quality and to eliminating compounds (even impurities) that may have a negative impact on health.

Substitution of naphtha and hexamethylene diisocyanate in polyurethane-based paints

This experience involved the substitution of solvents in paints used in a company specialised in the manufacture of car wash tunnel systems. Several workers were exposed to naphtha light aromatic fraction (carcinogenic and mutagen) and to hexamethylene diisocyanate (sensitiser and endocrine disruptor). Trade union intervention managed to achieve the substitution of these paints by Tribo system electrostatic powder coatings that do not require solvents.

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