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

Type of measure: Substitution, Technical

A well-known waste disposer and energy supplier from Germany substituted hydrocarbon solvents with a 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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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Sector(s) involved:
Waste collection
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities materials recovery

About this case

Company:

Zeller+Gmelin and ph-cleantec

Country:
Germany

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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.

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

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

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