Abstract
A product containing coal tar (CAS 8007-45-2 , 84650-4-4) was substituted to a product without coal tar.

Description of the substitution
Products labeled "poisonous" are used for reparation and surface treatment of ships. They contain coal tar (CAS 8007-45-2 , 84650-4-4) Benzo(a)pyrene and xylenes (CAS 1330-20-7 dimethylbenzene ) with MAL codenumbers 4-6.

The working Environment Authority order, that the company has to examine the possibility of substitution to products that are less hazardous, but feasible for the job.

The company respond, that they substitute to a product with MAL codenumber 3-1. This product does not contain coal tar and it can be used as a primer, protecting against corrosion on the keel or as a sealer before the application of an antifouling agent.

The example includes
Safety and health at work: Yes
Environment: -

Technical requirements the product must fulfil

What problems made you look for a substitution?

What substance or product did you use before?
Product labelled "poisonous" with MAL codenumber 4-6

What solution did you find?
Product with MAL codenumber 3-1

Assessment of the solution

 

What other solutions did you try/assess?

 

Further information or literature

Breakdown into industries
Rubber and plastics industry

Who entered the example?

Company:	Danish Working Environmenet Authority
Name:	Arbejdstilsynet
Address 1:	Landskronagade 33
Address 2:
Zip code:	2100
City:	Copenhagen
E-mail:
Type:	The Working Environment Authority

Created by: Lone Wibroe Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Last edited by: Lone Wibroe Wednesday, October 29, 2008