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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.

Changing from old technique for development of film to the "computer to plate" (CTP) technique in a small printing house

Printing plates, which were fixed and developed based on a photographic film, were substituted with a technique called computer to plate - CTP. With this technique, the files are directly transferred from computer files to the aluminium printing plate in a closed system. The developer and fixer have been replaced by a finisher.

Substitution of subtilisins in manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes in hospitals

In a hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark cleaning of flexible endoscopes with enzymes was substituted by a product based on triethanolamine hereby reducing the risk of allergy. The substitution can only be performed if the succeeding machine wash is not based on aldehydes.

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.

Enzymes in pharmaceutical productions can be used for degeneration of meat and for cleaning after greasy productions as an alternative for sodium hydroxide.

Enzymes can be used for cleaning after greasy productions. Lipase and alcalase can replace sodium hydroxide solutions for cleaning. The enzymes are gentler to the production equipment compared to sodium hydroxide, a strong base.

Vegetable oil esters used in cleaning of small parts from metal repair work

A shipbuilding company located in Germany substituted hydrocarbon solvents with esters based on coconut oils. The esters are used for cleaning of small items like bearings, casings or bolts from repair work and maintenance in a ship yard.

Replacement of chlorinated hydrocarbons with the cleaning of small turned items

A machine tool manufacturer substituted chlorinated solvents with modified alcohol. The modified alcohol is used for the cleaning of turned items made of steel, stainless steel, brass, chromium or aluminium in a vacuum degreasing plant.

Lift rails cleaning with vegetable oil esters as an alternative to hydrocarbon solvents

A leading supplier of elevators and escalators substituted hydrocarbon solvents with esters based on coconut oil. The esters are used for the manual cleaning of steel lift rails for corrosion protection, oil, grease, dust, sand and rust using cotton rags.

Component cleaning from the waste incineration plant by low-pressure spray washer

A well-known waste disposer and energy supplier from Germany substituted hydrocarbon solvents with heated aqueous cleaner on a wash stand. This cleaning method is used to remove mud, dust, oil and grease of components from repair- and maintenance purpose.

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