Alternatives to Voc Emitting Petroleum Based Lubricants and Chlorinated Paraffin Lubricants: Minimizing the Health and Environmental Consequences

DISCLAIMER The mention of any products, companies, or pollution prevention technologies, their source or their use in connection with material reported herein is not to be construed as either an actual or implied endorsement of such products, companies or technologies. This project was funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of EPA, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This analysis benefited considerably from the efforts of many persons within and outside the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance (IRTA). We would particularly like to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by Eileen Sheehan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency project officer. We are especially grateful to the companies that agreed to test the alternative lubricants and use their case studies for this project. Finally, we appreciate the efforts of Amy Blume of IRTA for her help in preparing the document.