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You can use the free text search function to find information in the case story database. Most suitable are: substance name and other substance identifier (EC- and CAS-number). You can refine your search after first entry for sector-, function- and process-categories. The case studies are meant to serve as source of inspiration and ideas for substitution. The alternatives are constantly being developed further. We therefore recommend that you to check in each individual case whether an alternative is suitable for your applications and purposes. If you are aware of any other relevant information that is not mentioned in the current case story, please contact SUBSPORTplus.

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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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Magnesium hydroxide as alternative to caustic soda in biological treatment of wastewater at a chicken processing plant

A plant for chicken processing replaced caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) with magnesium hydroxide in the secondary treatment of waters. This reduced corrosion risks, lowered the quantity of alkali used and improved process stability.

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