Project #1
Find an alternative to Perc that is less toxic but equally effective for our two vapor degreasers
12/14/1999
Stainless Steel (410, 420, 301, 302, 303, 304, 316) some with Teflon coating, some with delrin (plastic)
surgical instruments-scalpel, scissors etc.
hand held
Small
Less than 1 lb
buffing or red-wheel cutting
wipe down, or lubricate and package
>100/wk
35
Baron Blakeslee, Inc.
Perchloroethylene
The solvent is strictly regulated by EPA (NESHAP) and OSHA.
Remove spotting; requires evenly cleaned surfaces, remove residual contaminants for cleanliness and visual aesthetics
days-months
Under initial investigation, seven products were identified to be effective in removing buffing compounds in under 2 minutes.