IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Using Bacterial and Enzymatic Preparations as Substitutes for Solvents in Cleaning and Degreasing

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.

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Category: Conference
On screen:
  • Denis Bégin - Professionnel de recherche - Université de Montréal
Produced by:
  • Philippe Lemay - Filming and Editing
Research Project: 2010-0052
Publication no.: CF-114
Language: French
Online since: January 27, 2014
Recorded date: October 31, 2013
Format: Video
Duration: 24:49