Non-CMR based lubricants - INTERFLON

Non-CMR based lubricants - INTERFLON

Type of measure: Substitution

Introduction and problem setting

Every year at least 100.000 people die due to exposure to carcinogens. Legislation forces companies to substitute CMR-products, and often companies know which substances and/or processes have to be substituted and/or adjusted. Interflon is the fabricator of non-CMR-containing lubricants, and is known worldwide.

Solution

Since 1991 Interflon has been fabricating lubricants, degreasers, detergents and coatings without CMR-registration. This stems from the desire to create a safer work environment and from the vision that the use of CRM-substances will eventually be outdated. In fact, 99% of the substances and products made by Interflon are CMR-registration-free. Interflon provides safe non-carcinogenic products, as well as taking the consulting role on the application of these products, on for instance the adjustment of machines.

Results

Already over 135.000 customers in 52 countries have chosen to upgrade to Interflon lubricants! By choosing Interflon lubricants, the have created a safer work environment for their employees. With their products they also act on reducing the maintenance costs and energy consumption of machines that need petrochemical lubricants.

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Published November 20, 2017
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Company:
Interflon
Country:
The Netherlands
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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.