Substitution of sulfochromatic mixtures

Type of measure: Substitution

Sulfochromatic mixtures may cause cancer by inhalation, is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Sulfochromatic mixturesare still regularly used in laboratories for the cleaning of glass flasks and vessels. There are a number of solutions for the substitution of sulfochromatic mixtures which include:

Decon 90 (VWR International): An emulsion of anionic and non-ionic surface active agents, caustic soda and stabilizing agents
TFD 4 (Franklab): a mixture Anionic and non-ionic surfacting agents, potassium hydroxide andstabilizing agents
Alconox (Vasse Industries): Anionic surfacting agents These are detergents with tenso-active agents, like alkyl benzenesulfonates, that can be used for cleaning laboratory instrument.

These detergents are also available for cleaning with ultrasonic baths.

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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:
Chromium VI compounds

Sector(s) involved:
Scientific research and development
Technical testing and analysis

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Country:
France

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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 sulfochromatic mixtures

Substitution of sulfochromatic mixtures

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