safe and efficient alternatives for acetone in industry

Safe and efficient alternatives to acetone for industry

the most important questions and answers on the use of acetone in industry

Alternatives to acetone-based cleaners offer improved health and safety for employees, reduce environmental impact and long-term costs and are gentle on materials. The use of acetone alternatives ultimately leads to a more sustainable and efficient cleaning process. Cleaning in the industry

Effective acetone alternatives for the industry are customised for the various application and application requirements. Types of contamination developed. There is therefore not just one alternative to acetone, but various cleaning alternatives that are specifically designed for use in plastics processing or in the Adhesive processing can be used. 

safety concerns and health risks

Acetone is known for its harmful vapours, which can be inhaled during use. Long-term exposure can lead to respiratory problems, irritation of the eyes, nose and throat as well as headaches. There is also a risk of inflammation and burning of the skin on direct contact. This is also reflected in the usual labelling of acetone cleaners with H and P phrases such as:

  • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Do not smoke.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
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Environmental impact and sustainability

Acetone is a volatile organic solvent that is released into the atmosphere during evaporation. It contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone and air pollution. Acetone can also enter bodies of water and cause ecological damage. If you want to avoid these environmental impacts and set an example of sustainability in your company, you should opt for acetone alternatives.

Cost efficiency and cost-effectiveness

The use of acetone gives rise to various business requirements, which have a particular impact on long-term and sustainable factors. These include

  • Disposal costs: The disposal of hazardous substances after use causes higher costs.
  • Training and occupational safety costs: Employees must be trained and the documentation for hazardous substances has higher requirements. An extraction device can be installed on Workplace be necessary.
  • Liability and insurance costs: Due to the greater risks, companies have to implement more complex insurance requirements. In the event of an accident, insurance premiums may rise and employees may be absent.
  • Loss of productivity: Higher safety requirements for handling acetone make processes more time-consuming and labour-intensive.
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Frequently asked questions

the most important questions and answers summarised

Acetone alternatives for industrial cleaning are safer for employees, more environmentally friendly and their use is more cost-effective in the long term, as secondary costs (hazardous substance storage) are eliminated.

Acetone is generally used as a rapidly volatilising solvent against oily and greasy soiling. Depending on the application, there are various non-toxic substitutes for acetone.

Environmentally friendly acetone alternatives in the industry significantly reduce the impact on the environment. The alternatives do not release any ozone gases and have no ecotoxic properties.

The integration of new acetone-free solvents for the industry generally requires a minor change to the cleaning processes. Varying factors include duration of action, temperature, use of accessories such as cloths, sprayers, etc.

Acetone alternatives for specific contaminants are generally more powerful than acetone, as they are specially developed for unique applications (e.g. adhesive removal without acetone).

As acetone alternatives do not contain any hazardous substances, no safety precautions are generally necessary. In addition, there are no high safety requirements for the storage of hazardous substances. 

In contrast to acetone, certification of safe alternatives for food approvals (e.g. NSF or ISEGA) or skin compatibility (e.g. Dermatest) is easily possible or already exists. 

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