Komponenten von Kühlschmierstoffen, Hydraulikflüssigkeiten und anderen Schmierstoffen

The German Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area has been evaluating components of metal‐working fluids since 1982. A list of these compounds has been published and updated regularly in cooperation with German manufacturers of lubricants. As significant amounts of hydraulic fluids as well as other lubricants can leak into metal‐working fluids during their application, these components are also listed. The list contains about 360 components or component groups; however, it is not complete because there is no obligation to declare all components. This is especially true for metal‐working fluids. CAS numbers and structural formulae as well as the use concentration are given, if known. Compounds which are no longer allowed to be used in metal‐working fluids are mentioned in a “historical” list with the reason for their discontinuation. The reader is advised to check whether an evaluation of the toxicity by the Commission exists for the component of interest.