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Different ways to phase out halocarbons like dichloromethane in various applications.

This document describes how a large portion of the halocarbons used and manufactured in Sweden were phased out during the late 1980´s and early 1990´s. Several specific examples are mentioned concerning what chemicals were substituted and what the alternatives were. The chemicals discussed are mainly: dichloromethane, trichloroethylene, 1,1,2-Dichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethane.

Surface treatment of metals and plastic

This document describes the best available techniques for surface treatment of metals and plastics. Substitution possibilities for EDTA, PFOS, zinc cyanide, copper cyanide and hexavalent chromium are mentioned.

Thread- locks used in production

In afactory product with classified substances were previously used for thread lock. These substances were a potential risk in connection to breathing and skin contact. The products are now substituted to products without any classified ingredients.

Sealing compound used in industrial production

In a factory a product with classified ingredient substances was used earlier as a sealing compound and filler. These substances had a high potential risk in connection to allergenic reactions and one of them was also known as carcinogenic. The product is now substituted to a product without any classified ingredients.

Hydromechanische Entkalkung unter Verwendung von Kesselstein als Abrasivmedium als Alternative zum Beizen mit Säure

Das Beizen mit starken Säuren wie Salz- oder Schwefelsäure zur Entfernung von Kesselstein nach dem Warmwalzen kann durch eine nicht-chemische Methode ersetzt werden. Ein deutsches kleines oder mittleres Unternehmen (KMU) entwickelte eine Alternative, die Wasserstrahlen und als Abfall anfallenden Kesselstein als Abrasivmedium verwendet. Die Vermeidung von Chemikalien und die Senkung der Kosten sind die Vorteile der Alternative.

Hydro-mechanical descaling using scales as abrasive medium as alternative to acid pickling

Pickling with strong acids like hydrochloric and sulphuric, for removing the scale after hot rolling, can be replaced by a non-chemical method. A German SME developed an alternative using water jet and waste scale as abrasive material. Avoiding chemicals and cost reduction are the advantages of the alternative.

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