Solvents Digest No 24

Solvents Digest No 24; December 2003:

  • the 2002 sales of chlorinated solvents;
  • a study on atmospheric monitoring for methylene chloride during paint removal from external façades, showing that it is safe;
  • a poison centre survey of methylene chloride showing it can be used safely;
  • fifth generation dry-cleaning machines solving the PER;
  • emission problem in southern California and in Canada;
  • the EU Import and Export of Dangerous Substances Regulation;
  • restriction on consumer sales of trichloroethylene in late 2004; and
  • recent EU legislation: the EU Water Framework Directive.

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