Cooling Lubricants in Metalworking: New Substance List Well-lubricated—but safe for your health

In the metalworking industry, turning, milling, drilling, and grinding take place every day. Coolant lubricants ensure minimal friction losses, protect the tools, and flush away chips. However, they come at a high cost: They are difficult to dispose of, harm the environment, and can cause illness.

Using Coolant-Lubricants in an Environmentally and Occupationally Safe Manner

Together with representatives of coolant users and UNITI (Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V.), we are collaborating with the German Wood and Metal Workers’ Compensation Association (BGHM) on the“List of Substances for Coolants (KSS) According to DIN 51385 for Metalworking.”

The list identifies substances that manufacturers should use, are prohibited from using, or are required to declare in cooling lubricants—and helps ensure that cooling lubricants are handled in a manner that complies with occupational safety and environmental standards while being process-oriented.