Division BAT 3 In order to prevent or reduce the environmental impact of the raw materials used, BAT is to use both of the techniques given below.
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| Technique | Description | Applicability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Use of raw materials with a low environmental impact | As part of the EMS (see BAT 1), systematic evaluation of the adverse environmental impacts of the materials used (in particular substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction as well as substances of very high concern) and substitution by others with no or lower environmental and health impacts where possible, taking into consideration the product quality requirements or specifications. | Generally applicable. The scope (e.g. level of detail) and nature of the evaluation will generally be related to the nature, scale and complexity of the plant and the range of environmental impacts it may have, as well as to the type and quantity of materials used. |
| (b) | Optimisation of the use of solvents in the process | Optimisation of the use of solvents in the process by a management plan (as part of the EMS (see BAT 1)) that aims to identify and implement necessary actions (e.g. colour batching, optimising spray pulverisation). | Generally applicable. |