I recently watched the “US EPA Webinar: Proposed Regulation of Methylene Chloride Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)”. The “Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)” was the host. They proposed a ban on most of its uses. Read More
It is difficult to understand acronym’s, those silly little letter collections. Often when you look for technical or regulatory information you run into dozens of them. Here are some common abbreviations used in the industrial, chemical, and finishing industries: Read More
The nature and composition of ash residues vary with different operations. Local laws vary from location to location. This information may not specifically apply to any operation. It should not be used as the sole determinant of how to handle any specific situation.
Thermally removing paints, “burning them off”, creates ash. Read More
ECO Ovens is a recent addition to the list of burn off oven manufacturers that we work with. Read More
The price of chemicals have gone up for a wide variety of raw materials. Custom Designed Chemicals raised prices on several products due to the crisis. For the first time in the ten-year history of our company we increased some pricing. Read More
Can I transport that hazardous chemical myself? Many law-enforcement people and – even worse – industrial shippers and suppliers do not understand some regulations dealing with small quantities of hazardous materials. Read More
Due to Coronavirus the EPA has quietly suspended enforcement of environmental rules. Read More
By David Gecic
This is a story of how a Wide Screen TV met a burn-off oven and the fun they had that night. Read More
By David Gecic
Originally published in Canadian Coatings 1997 Finishing Handbook
A lot of emphasis is placed on the application of coatings to surfaces and the associated pretreatment. But coatings also need to be removed Read More
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