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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.

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 von Kunststofffarben durch mineralische Farben in der Madrider Metro

Der Verkehrsbetrieb der Madrider U-Bahn (Metro) beschloss, die regulären Kunststofffarben, die Titanadioxid, Xylol und Toluol enthalten, durch mineralische Farben zu ersetzen, die auf Bariumsulfat, Quarz und Glimmer basieren. Diese stellen keinerlei Gesundheits- oder Umweltgefahr dar und erfordern weniger häufig Instandhaltungsarbeiten.

Substitution of plastic paints by mineral-based paints in Metro Madrid

Madrid?s underground metropolitan transport company (metro) decided to substitute regular plastic paints which contained titanium dioxide, xylene and toluene, by mineral paints based on barium sulfate, quartz and mica that do not represent any health or environmental hazards and require less frequent maintece.

Substitution in hairdresser's shop

In Denmark the certification of "Green hairdresser's shop" restricts the use of hazardous chemicals especially hair dyes. This has made it possible for a hairdresser to return to her trade.

Advisory methods to the substitution of chemicals in graphical production

A number of methods for substitution of chemicals specific to the printing industry have been developed and tested. The results of this work are described in a report and have in addition been integrated in a prototype of a software tool. This report and particularly the final version of the software can support graphic industry in the process of chemical substitution.

Restoration of old manor using eco-friendly paint based on casein

Casein paint may be used as alternative to solvent based acrylic wall paints. The restoration of a historic manor with casein paint was a success in terms of quality and environmental friendliness.

Restaurierung alter Herrenhäuser unter Verwendung umweltfreundlicher, Kaseinbasierter Farbe

Kaseinfarbe könnte als Alternative zu lösungsmittelbasierter Acryl-Wandfarbe verwendet werden. Die Restaurierung eines historischen Herrenhauses mit Kaseinfarbe war unter den Gesichtspunkten der Qualität und der Umweltfreundlichkeit ein Erfolg.

Im nationalen Zentrum für Gesundheitsdaten und Seuchenschutz in Dänemark (SSI) ausgeführte Substitutionen.

SSI hat es geschafft, Borsäure, Ethidiumbromid und Ether durch Essigsäure, einen nicht-mutagenen DNA-Farbstoff und Natriumhydroxid zu substituieren. Derzeit wird an der Bewertung einer Alternative zu Trypanblau in der Zellfärbung gearbeitet.

Substitutions performed at the National Centre for Health Data and Disease Control in Denmark (SSI)

SSI have managed to substitute boric acid, ethidium bromide and ether with acetic acid, a non-mutagenic DNA dye and sodium hydroxide. They are currently working on validation of an alternative to Trypan Blue in cell staining.

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