Substitution of formaldehyde in bathroom cleaning products

Substitution of formaldehyde in bathroom cleaning products

Type of measure: Substitution

A cooperative cleaning company decided to try to substitute all products containing hazardous chemicals by safer alternatives.

A deodorizing product used in bathroom cleaning that contained sodium hydroxide and formaldehyde (sensitizer and carcinogen) was substituted to a product taking into account both health and environmental criteria’s.

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Published July 26, 2023
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About this case
Company:
Trèvol
Country:
Spain
For more information please contact:
SUBSPORTplus Team
General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.
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