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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
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.
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Carcinogens involved:
Formaldehyde
About this case
Company:
Trèvol
Country:
Spain
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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.