Knowledge & Tips

Things to know about industrial cleaning processes or contamination

We present useful background information & helpful tips on industrial cleaning processes for professional users in the industry.

In our Knowledge & Tips category, we share background information on typical contaminants in production processes in various industries, such as the printing and packaging industries.

How dangerous are hazardous substances for people, the environment and materials? Can I replace hazardous substances such as acetone with safe cleaners without affecting the cleaning performance? We answer these and other questions in our Knowledge & Tips articles.

Biosurfactant cleaners for industry

In industry, cleaning is quite simple: it has to be quick and clean enough not to jeopardize production. Chemical and aggressive cleaning agents are often used to achieve the desired result. Environmental compatibility often falls victim to these primary objectives. Another

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Efficient removal of tar, asphalt and bitumen? Is that possible?

What is bitumen? Bitumen is one of the oldest mineral oil products. In addition to the possibility of extracting bitumen from crude oil, there is also naturally occurring bitumen. This is also known as natural bitumen. We usually find this complex material as a black, sticky and viscoelastic product. It is produced from fossil raw materials such as pitch

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Removal and cleaning of asphalt on construction machines

The maintenance and cleaning of construction machinery is an essential part of work processes in the asphalt and construction industry. Cleaning asphalt often presents companies with a challenge. Machines that are often contaminated with tar or bitumen frequently include: Crawler excavators Motor graders Road rollers Asphalt mixing plants Wheel loaders Asphalt paving machines Road graders Shuttlebuggies The contamination

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Removing permanent marker

Remove and clean paint marker, permanent marker and gloss paint marker ( Edding pencils ) when drawing, writing and marking on smooth and dark surfaces such as metal, plastic, tires, glass, wood, stone and many other surfaces.

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Hazard Symbol Check - Why?

Substitution of cleaners containing hazard symbols It is becoming increasingly important for manufacturing companies to remove cleaners labeled with hazard symbols from their production facilities and replace them with harmless and safe cleaning solutions. Many people are familiar with this... The cleaners that are used on a daily basis contain all kinds of hazard warnings and pictograms such as flame,

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Hazardous substances and dangerous goods

These two terms are almost inextricably linked with cleaning agents. Often, "harsh agents" had to be used to remove aggressive soiling safely and effectively. Fortunately, this no longer has to be the case today. Cleaning agents from Eco-Nova often contain much milder agents or do not contain any hazardous substances at all. This is made possible by progressive

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Conformities, certifications and development of cleaners

The requirements for your end products are becoming more and more extensive on many levels, whether due to legal requirements or customer-specific requests. One customer wants a certificate of conformity that the products supplied have been produced under food-safe conditions, while another requires that the cleaning agent used in the production process complies with legal requirements and does not contain any substances, for example.

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Cleaning adhesives

Cleaning adhesives can be a difficult task. Different types of adhesives require different methods and solvents for effective removal. Adhesives can leave stubborn residues on surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic or fabric that are unsightly. Functionality can be impaired as a result. Below you will find some common methods

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Ink removal on continuous inkjet systems and coding production lines

Coding has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It now touches all areas of life and all industries. Continuous inkjet systems: Continuous inkjet (CIJ) systems are widely used in industry. These printers spray ink through a nozzle outlet to create markings on products. They are particularly useful in production lines where codes or other

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UFI numbers - What you need to know

From 2021, a so-called UFI number or UFI code will appear on the labels of our packaging. In this article, our Dangerous Goods Officer, Mark Brumme, informs you about the new UFI numbers. Example of a UFI number: P4TM-JOY2-700M-FSVS This is an alphanumeric code with 16 digits, which is separated by hyphens in

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UN approval

What is a UN approval? Some packaging in our range has UN approval and is therefore suitable as packaging for hazardous substances. You can find out more about UN approvals in this knowledge article. United Nations packaging for the transportation of hazardous goods must be certified. There are regulations for this that are issued by the United Nations,

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Various adhesives in the industry 

Various adhesives in the industry. Today, adhesive bonding technology is regarded as the innovative joining technology of the 21st century and the companies in the German adhesives industry - also in the international competitive environment - as technology leaders. Adhesive bonding technology makes a significant contribution to the development of innovative products and offers the industry a wide range of applications in all sectors.

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Cleaning rollers in industry

There are various methods for cleaning rollers in industry. Acetone is often used to remove various dirt, cracks and impurities. However, this can be dangerous and cause health problems if the solvent is not used properly and carefully. Acetone is a commonly used cleaner in the

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Why is it worth switching to safe cleaners?

Do your employees still have to use cleaners with hazard symbols? The cleaners are working well and you see no reason to change anything? The potential hazards seem to be under control through the use of PPE? So why change anything if there seems to be no need? Many companies still think this way.

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