Trichloroethylene users advised to register

Local authority Environment Departments are urging all companies using over 1 tonne pa of trichloroethyene, for vapour degreasing, to review their obligations under the Solvent Emissions Directive

Local authority Environment Departments are urging all companies using over 1 tonne pa of trichloroethyene (Trike), likely for vapour degreasing, to review their obligations under the Solvent Emissions Directive.

This EU legislation places clear obligations on users.

As a Carcinogen, no specific safety level is know.

Recent in-vitro bioassay studies indicate DNA damage at levels of 25 parts per million exposure.

A substitution plan is required based on the products risk phrase.

The issue is two fold.

Firstly exposure to workers which can have some controls but also the emissions into the community which present additional risks.

Part of the demand for registration is to allow the community to be aware of users.

Many companies using Trike exist in the centre of communities, near homes and schools and protection is a key element of local authority enforcement.

The EnSolv Roadshow recently visited Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to advise people on how they might deal with these issues.

The next roadshow will visit the North East of England in association with Fraser Cleaning Technologies at the end of August 2006.

Places are always in great demand.

Entry is free by invitation and a complimentary Buffet follows the programme.

Read about the last roadshow on the website and register your interest now.

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