Project #1
To try to replace two parts cleaners using methanol, MEK and xylene with a water based product.
07/10/1995
mixing blades for product mixing; pipe fittings for transfer and miscellaneous tools for mixing and transferring operations.
50% ss, 50% cast iron
small tools to 24 inches diameter
Medium
mixing, transfer of material
packaging
1-5
Methanol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Xylene
Parts get clean but leads to hazardous waste generation, air emissions and exposure.
Remove raw material or product to prevent cross contamination between products.
some stored on racks
High viscosity materials are subject to solidifying if left out for any length of time
Recommendations were made on chemistries and equipment which have been successfully implemented at the company. A manually operated aqueous immersion station is being used with a chemistry manufactured by the client, KPC 820 N.