About Svenska kraftnät’s Chemical Management
Svenska kraftnät aims to phase out the use of the most hazardous chemicals and re-duce the risks to human health and the environment when using chemicals.
An active product selection early in the processes will prevent more Class C chemicals introduced and will lead to decreased risks to human health and environment.
Svenska kraftnät's chemicals can be divided into eight product types:
- mortar and grout
- fuel and additives
- paint and surface treatment
- glue and sealants
- cleaning agents
- lubricants
- explosives
- other (e.g. pesticides)
"Persons who pursue an activity or take a measure, or intend to do so, shall avoid using or selling chemical products or biotechnical organisms that may involve risks to human health or the environment, if products or organisms that are assumed to be less dangerous can be used instead. The same requirement shall apply to goods that contain or are treated with a chemical product or a biotechnical organism."
Chapter 2 Section 6, the Swedish Environmental Code Opens in a new window