Safe use, handing and disposal of metalworking fluids
Over the last two decades many of the most important modifications to metalworking fluids (MWFs) within Europe have been related to health, safety or environmental concerns, which has translated into demands on the manufacturers and suppliers of metalworking fluids to provide products that are both safe to use and environ- mentally acceptable.
The regulatory environment as observed with issues such as changes to the labelling of several chemical raw materials, the implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals), CLP (the European Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation that implements the Globally Harmonised System known as GHS) and the Biocidal Products Directive, can not only significantly affect the formulatory approach to these already complex products, but brings into focus the need to raise awareness and educate end users about best practice in the use and handling of metalworking fluids in the workplace, as well as their eventual disposal.
The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA), formed a working group called the Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group, which brought together those companies that had a commitment to the development, manufacture and marketing of safe and effective MWF products. The Group intends to assist in the education of end users, enhance the health and safety provision to the employees of members and their customers, consider the protection of the environment and provide qualified, reviewed information to industry, trade unions, Government and the general public.
A major activity of the Product Stewardship Group is the provision of recommendations and guidance on the safe use of metalworking fluids and in this regard the Group produced a film ‘The Safe Handling and Use of Metalworking Fluids’ in collaboration with the HSE, as well as a guidance document on the safe disposal of metalworking fluids produced in collab- oration with the UK Environment Agency and PERA.
Copies of the film are available in DVD format from UKLA (contact
enquiries@ukla.org.uk) and can also be viewed from the UK HSE website
www.hse.gov.uk/metalworking/about.htm where you can also find more information about metalworking fluids.
For hard copies of the PERA Disposal Guide contact UKLA at
enquiries@ukla.org.uk or visit the website
www.ukla.org.uk
KRAHN CHEMIE to distribute ETRO Group III base oils from PETRONAS
PETRONAS Marketing (Netherlands) B.V. has started a cooperation with the Hamburg based KRAHN CHEMIE Group as distributor for its ETRO Group III base oils in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
PETRONAS Marketing (Netherlands) B.V. is a fully owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Base Oil (M) Sdn. Bhd. and part of the PETRONAS Group, one of the worldwide leading integrated oil and gas multinationals.
ETRO Group III base oils are characterised by a combination of high viscosity index values of over 130 VI and low volatility (noack) properties. ETRO base oils meet demand of top-tier lubricant formulations as API SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA and various OEM specifications. As ETRO is produced exclusively from PETRONAS crude, both feedstock supply and product consistency are assured. The key end applications of ETRO Group III base oils are for example road transport, engines and powertrains, railroad, industrial, compressors, gears, greases, hydraulics, metalworking and process oils. The annual production capacity for ETRO Group III base oils is about 300,000 mt /year. KRAHN CHEMIE delivers the products ex-tank from Antwerp.
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“In KRAHN CHEMIE we found a partner to grow in Europe”, said Hans Groen, Managing Director of PETRONAS Marketing (Netherlands) B.V., “KRAHN CHEMIE has an excellent reputation and really understands the lubricant market. Technical expertise, close customer relationships and a complimentary product range all this made KRAHN an attractive partner for us”.
“We very much look forward to this important new partnership with PETRONAS,” said Karlheinz Schuster, Head of Division Performance Products of KRAHN CHEMIE.” The ETRO Group III base oil fits perfectly to our existing portfolio and PETRONAS’ industry-leading technical capabilities are impressive.”
Besides the new ETRO Group III base oils KRAHN CHEMIE´s portfolio for the lubricant industry includes for example additives for transportation lubricants and fuels of Infineum, PAO from ExxonMobil Chemical, naphthenics from Ergon and metal soaps from Baerlocher.
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www.krahn.de
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