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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.

70% ethanol as an alternative to formalin in tissue fixation

70% ethanol fixation and paraffin embedding is a useful alternative method for molecular profiling studies. This was shown during a systematic approach of processing clinical tissue specimen (prostate and kidney) through non-formalin fixation method.

Surface treatment of plywood

Insurface treatment of plywood an acid-cured primer and top-by 94 % and reduces the amount and number of classified ingredients with carcinogenic and reprotoxic effects. The alternative still contains a small percentage of an additive that may cause cancer. Further research isneeded to eliminate this.

Alternative to formaldehyde as preservative in water samples

A well-known preservative, formaldehyde, is also a carcinogen and a sensitiser. Its use for preserving macroinvertebrates in fresh water samples can be substituted by freezing parts of the samples and using ethanol for the other parts.

Surface treatment panels for walls and ceilings

Insurface treatment of panels for walls and ceilings (MDF-plates) an acid-cured primer and top-coating can be substituted with a water-based primer and an UV-cured top coating. This reduces the amount of coating used, reduces the solvent emissionby 96 % and reduces the amount and number of classified ingredients with carcinogenic and reprotoxic effects. The alternative still contains a small percentage of an additive that may cause cancer. Further research isneeded to eliminate this.

Substitution eines Desinfektionsmittels in einem Altenheim

Ein Altenheim nutzte ein Desinfektionsmittel, das unter anderem drei endokrine Disruptoren enthielt. Eine der Arbeitskräfte erlitt Reizungen im Hals und Atembeschwerden. Das Antiseptikum wurde durch ein auf Didecyldimethylammoniumchlorid und ethoxylierten Alkoholen basierendes Produkt substituiert. Diese Stoffe haben keine signifikanten Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit des Menschen.

Surface treatment in wood working industry

Insurface treatment in the wood- and furniture industryacid-cured primer and top-coating can be substituted with a water based primer and an UV-cured top coating. This reduces the amount of coating used, reduces the solvent emissionby 96 % and reduces the amount and number of classified ingredients with carcinogenic and reprotoxic effects. The alternative still contains a small percentage of an additive that may cause cancer. Further research is suggested to eliminate this.

Alternative to formaldehyde in fluid preservation of biological specimens.

22 alternatives were assessed as alternatives to formaldehyde in preserving biological specimens. DMDM-hydantoin was regarded as a suitable alternative. DMDM-hydantoin is also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Substitution of formaldehyde in bathroom cleaning products

A cooperative cleaning company decided to try to substitute all products containing hazardous chemicals by safer alternatives. A deodorising product used in bathroom cleaning that contained sodium hydroxide and formaldehyde (sensitiser and carcinogen) was therefore substituted to a product taking into account health and environmental criteria

Alternatives for cleaners for industrial surfaces

Alternative special cleaner can be identified by applying GISBAU (German hazardous substances information system for the construction sector). A strong alkaline cleaner (pH 13) can be replaced by an alternative with pH 9,5.

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