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Dermatest - Gluemex and Topclean successfully tested for skin compatibility

14 November 2023 · Eco-Nova GmbH · 1 min read

Gluemex and Topclean awarded the Dermatest „very good“ seal of approval“

Key points at a glance

Eco-Nova’s industrial solvents Topclean and Gluemex have been tested for skin compatibility by the independent institute Dermatest and awarded a „very good“ rating. Both cleaners are therefore authorised to bear the Dermatest seal with this rating.

Key messages

  • Tested by the independent institute Dermatest on male and female volunteers.
  • Result: Topclean and Gluemex were rated „very good“ for skin compatibility.
  • According to the safety data sheet, Topclean and Gluemex are not classified as hazardous under CLP.
  • You can find the detailed test results in the article.

Contents

Our industrial solvents, which are not classified as hazardous, have been independently tested by DERMATEST for skin compatibility. Topclean  and Gluemex were rated „very good“. We are therefore now authorised to use the seal with the rating „very good“ for skin compatibility on our cleaners.

The study was carried out on volunteers who were selected in accordance with Dermatest’s strict testing guidelines. The result: Topclean and Gluemex were rated as skin-friendly in the test, receiving the rating „very good“. Irrespective of this, the guidelines set out in the safety data sheet and risk assessment must be followed when handling cleaning agents, for example regarding protective gloves.

Would you like to find out more about Dermatest? Then please visit the Dermatest website at http://www.dermatest.de

The detailed test results for Topclean  and Gluemex can be seen in the following pictures.

 

About Eco-Nova

Industrial cleaning company from Schüttorf

Eco-Nova GmbH has been developing and manufacturing industrial cleaning products in Schüttorf since 1993 and is ISO 9001 certified. We work with our customers to solve cleaning problems.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dermatest „very good“ seal mean?
It shows that the product was rated „very good“ in a dermatological test carried out in accordance with Dermatest’s testing guidelines.
Do I still need to wear protective gloves?
The safety data sheet and your risk assessment are the guiding documents. A favourable test result is no substitute for the necessary protective equipment.

Products

Cleaning products mentioned

Topclean is a powerful solvent for removing dyes, adhesives, resins, polymers, labels or stickers.
Gluemex is a powerful solvent for removing all types of adhesives such as 2K, hotmelt, dispersion adhesives, paraffins, polymers, acrylics or labels and stickers.

Do you have a cleaning problem?

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