Substitution of aluminosilicate ceramic fibres in vitrification furnaces

Type of measure: Substitution

A manufacturer of accumulators for sanitation of water used vitrification furnaces covered with fireproof ceramic fibres of aluminosilicate.
These fibres are a carcinogen and workers by advice of the regional union health and safety department, demanded their substitution.

Wollastonite was chosen as an alternative product. Wollastonite is a highly resistant calcium silicate used in coating compounds as an alternative to asbestos and artificial fibres.

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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:
Respirable Crystalline Silica

Sector(s) involved:
Manufacturing
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

About this case

Company:

Sipejma

Country:
Spain

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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.

Substitution of aluminosilicate ceramic fibres in vitrification furnaces

Substitution of aluminosilicate ceramic fibres in vitrification furnaces

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