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Removal of trichloroethylene in the manufacture of metal parts

The company produces metal parts by high precision cutting. Manufacturing includes the use of cutting fluids as coolants and lubricants that facilitate the process and the subsequent trimming of parts. Metal parts were then washed / degreased with trichloroethylene. The company installed a water-based cleaning machine to substitute trichloroethylene at the end of each trimming process.

Verzicht auf Trichlorethylen in der Metallteileherstellung

Die Firma fertigt Metallteile mit Hochpräzisionsschnitt. Die Fertigung schließt den Gebrauch von Kühlschmierstoffen ein, die den Schneideprozess und das anschließende Trimmen der Teile ermöglichen. Die getrimmten Metallteile werden mit Trichlorethylen gewaschen/ entfettet. Die Firma hat das zur Reinigung am Ende eines jeden Trimmvorgangs angewandte Trichlorethylen durch eine wasserbasierte Reinigunsanlage ersetzt.

Substitution von Toluol, Xylol und Naphtha als Lösungsmittel zur Reinigung von Werkzeugen in einer Autowerkstatt

Dieses Fallbeispiel beschreibt die Substitution von „Safety Clean“ (ein universelles Lösungsmittel, bestehend aus Toluol, Xylol, Naphtha und anderen Inhaltsstoffen). Das Entfettungsmittel wurde in einer Autowerkstatt zur Reinigung von Arbeitswerkzeugen eingesetzt.

Substitution of toluene, xylene and naphtha as solvents for cleaning tools in garages

This case study describes the substitution of Safety Clean (a universal solvent consisting of toluene, xylene, naphtha and other ingredients). The degreasing agent was used in a garage for cleaning work tools.

Coating for industrial washing machines - from binder based on epoxy/polyester to polyester

A Danish company produces industrial washing machines. They substituted a paint based on epoxy/polyester with a paint based on polyester. This new product is not classified and is much better than the former used product, the technical performance is better and the energy consumption lower, which probably counterbalances a higher price.

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.

Substitution of epoxy resins containing naphtalene, ethylbenzene, naphta (heavy aromatic fractions) and titanium dioxide used for the painting of vehicles.

Substitution of a finishing compound based on epoxy resins containing carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxicants and volatile organic compounds: naphtalene, 1,2,4 -trimethylbenzene, ethylbenzene, naphta (heavy aromatic fractions), titanium dioxide. Introduction of a water-based finishing compound in a repair workshop of a company specialized in bodyworks for buses.

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.

Substitution von Naphtalin, Ethybenzol, Naphta (schwer aromatische Anteile) und Titaniumdioxid enthaltendem Epoxidharz bei der Lackieren von Fahrzeugen.

Substitution einer Epoxidharz basierten Lackverbindung, die Karzinogene, endokrine Disruptoren, Neurotoxine und flüchtige organische Stoffe enthalten: Naphtalin, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzol, Ethylbenzol, Naphta (schwer aromatische Anteile), Titaniumdioxid. Einführung von wasserbasierten Lackverbindungen in einer Reparatur-Werkstatt einer auf Buskarosserien spezialisierten Firma.

Substitution of a neurotoxic solvent that contained acetates and acetone used in the cleaning of metal parts

A company specialized in the manufacture of parts and accessories for cars used a solvent based on butyl acetate, acetone and acetates used for the degreasing of metal parts. The trade union?s (CC.OO.) health and safety department in Valencia (Spain) detected the neurotoxicants which implied serious damages to workers? health and safety. After a process of negotiation with the employers the solvent was replaced by a safer product based on potassium hydroxide, n-propanol and ethyl acetate.

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