| Title |
Surface cleaning: |
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| SubTitle |
Solvent update including the reclassification of trichloroethylene. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
EIS |
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| Series Number |
EIS34 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2002 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
EIS34 |
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| Notes |
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY TO ORDER.
Leaflet; Engineering information sheet no. 34 (EIS 34) |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet gives advice to managers on proposed changes affecting health, safety and environmental controls on the use of solvents, and halogenated solvents in particular. These changes take into account the reclassification of trichloroethylene (trike) to a category 2 carcinogen (Risk Phrase R45 - may cause cancer)and related restrictions arising from the Solvent Emissions Directive. Topics covered include: background; the implications of the reclassification of trike under COSHH; flammable substances; Exisiting substances regulation review of trike; the solvent emissions directive. Contents: Introduction; Background; The implications of the reclassification of trichloroethylene ('trike') under COSHH; Flammable substances; Existing Substances Regulation (ESR) review of trichloroethylene; Solvent Emissions Directive (SED); Complying with the SED; Groundwater; Useful reading; Free Envirowise solvents publications; Other publications; Current key phrases; Related websites; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Engineering. |
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