Abstract: The invention relates to environmentally friendly, multi-purpose, cost-effective compositions based on one or more special solvent that comprise only very small amounts of VOCs. The compositions are preferably one-system compositions. In preferred embodiments of the invention the compositions are even free of VOCs. Because of their low flammability or even non-flammability as well as their low VOC content the compositions guarantee higher workplace safety, reduced insurance costs and reduced costs due to environmental legislation.