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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.

Paint stripping of dashboards

This case story covers the replacement of a paint stripper containing dichloromethane by safer alternative products based on benzyl alcohol and formic acid. The alternative is used for removing of incorrectly applied paint on dashboards made of root wood.

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.

Substitution eines neurotoxischen Lösungsmittels aus Acetat und Aceton für die Reinigung von Metallteilen

Ein auf die Herstellung von Autoteilen und -zubehör spezialisiertes Unternehmen verwendete ein Lösungsmittel auf Basis von Butylacetat, Aceton und einem anderen Acetat für die Entfettung von Metallteilen. Die Arbeitsschutzabteilung der Gewerkschaft (CC.OO.) in Valencia (Spanien) ermittelte nervenschädigende Stoffe, die schwere gesundheitliche Schäden bei Arbeitnehmern hervorrufen können. Nach einem Verhandlungsprozess mit den Arbeitgebern wurde das Lösungsmittel durch ein weniger gefährliches Produkt auf Basis von Kaliumhydroxid, n-Propanol und Ethylacetat ersetzt.

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 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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