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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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Substitution of an industrial degreaser containing potassium hydroxide

In a Spanish automobile company a cleaner based on potassium hydroxide was substituted by an alternative product based on enzymes, non-ionic and anionic surfactants, and organic salts. The product was used for industrial cleaning of parts and machinery. Substitution achieved the reduction of toxic hazards that workers were exposed to.

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Dibasic esters as alternative to acetone in cleaning tools and equipments used for fiberglass polyester laminate

Companies that substituted acetone with dibasic esters (DBE) to clean equipment for fiberglass polyester, reduced their VOC emissions and the fire and explosion risk. Significant cost reductions were also obtained.

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