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In 2002, trichloroethylene was reclassified as a category II carcinogen.
Trichloroethylene is not, and is not expected to be banned. However, the SED Regulations state that the substitution of high risk phrase substances with “safer” options is a preferred requirement.
Where justifiable technical grounds exist trichloroethylene can continue to be used. Otherwise, an alternative chlorinated solvent such as perchloroethylene (R40) can be used as an appropriate safe substitute.
Operators of systems using high risk phrase VOC’s are required to apply for a permit to operate from the appropriate Environmental Agency department by 20th May 2004 and must implement action to comply with or become exempt from the SED regulations within the “shortest possible time”.
Halogenated VOC’s including trichloroethylene can be used in Virotec equipment with complete safety and compliance with the SED regulations, in fact, most Virotec installations operate within the VOC consumption threshold and many are exempt from the regulations.
Trichloroethylene Re-classification
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