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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.

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.

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.

The cleaning of old frescoes with a bacterial suspension

This case story presents the use of Pseudomonas stutzeri for the biocleaning of mural paintings, for the purpose of eliminating remains of organic material from old restorations or insoluble saline efflorescence. Traditional techniques used in cleaning involve: solvents, spirits, alkalis, acids and soaps, as well as simple mechanical actions (ex. scraping with a scalpel).

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