Project #1
To replace TCE in cleaning process.
08/02/2005
Mostly brass, then steel and then Al (aluminum not cleaned in TCE)
Name plates, badges, key chains etc.
Small
Less than 1 lb
Buffing
plating
13,000 wk
100
Trichloroethylene
Uses hazardous substance that is regulated by the state.
To remove buffing compounds prior plating.
less than a day
A dozen trials have been conducted to identify a drop in solvent to TCE and to identify possible aqueous based alternatives. Client is evaluating lab cleaned parts to determine level of cleanliness.