Abstract

In recent years, new biotechnological cleaners and degreasers have come onto the market as substitutes for solvent-based products derived from petrochemicals. Used in many industries, these bio-cleaners are bacteria- and enzyme-based aqueous preparations about which little is known as concerns the risks to the workers exposed to them. The researchers in the present project wish to produce a monograph containing information on the physicochemical properties, forms of use, forms of exposure, health-and-environmental effects, regulation and risk prevention as regards these new products. The monograph will serve as a reference for OHS workers carrying out concrete projects to replace solvents with products that are less hazardous to workers.