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Navigating the World of Solvent Waste Management: A Guide to Recycling and Disposal

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Companies in today’s market must be as competitive and efficient as possible. Most businesses must find ways to cut any unnecessary operating costs while also adhering to stringent waste management regulations. If your activity involves the use of hazardous solvents, you may need to implement an effective solvent waste management plan. What could be better than installing in-house solvent recycling equipment? Waste Solvents that You Can Recycle Using this System:  Non-Halogenated Solvents: This is the most common type of general waste and includes solvents such as methanol, acetone, ethanol, ether, ethyl acetate, hexanes, and toluene. Halogenated Solvents: These include halogenated solvents such as dichloromethane and chloroform, either in total or as a mixture (methylene chloride) Heavy Metals Solvents: This includes any solvent waste that contains heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, barium, chromium, lead, selenium, mercury, and silver. Paint Solvent and Residue: This...

A Beginner’s Guide to Implant a Solvent Recycling Equipment

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For most industrial business owners, waste management is a top priority. It costs a lot of money and calls for strict regulations. Many companies find that disposing of their waste byproducts is a drain on their profits, but recent advancements in chemical and solvent recycling can help you keep your costs under control. Using solvent-recycling equipment makes the process much easier. The Concept Behind Recycling Solvents Not only is waste disposal dangerous, but it is also outrageously costly. One of the biggest issues industrial America is dealing with is how to handle dirty cleaning solvents. A solvent recycler machine not only saves money on chemical disposal but also on new solvent purchases. Most solvents can be recycled and recovered with solvent recovery equipment, including: Mineral spirits Paint thinner Acetone IPA (isopropyl alcohol) MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) Xylene Hexane Various alcohols Chlorinated solvents (AK225, 1,2 trans-dichloroethylene / trans DCE, 3M™ Nove...

Top Questions to Ask before Choosing a Solvent Recycling Equipment

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If you are an industry owner, you are always trying to make smarter choices to attain more sustainability in your business. As a conscious human of the twenty-first century, you would also ideally be careful about the environmental impact of your manufacturing process. If you are looking for a single solution fulfilling both purposes, using solvent recycling equipment would be the best fix! Why Solvent Recycling?  Businesses generate tonnes of waste on a regular basis, which can be reduced by having an effective recycling plan in place. Recycling is critical to achieving sustainability and lowering a product’s environmental impact. It can greatly aid in the process of making the best use of resources and reducing waste generation. Furthermore, the benefits of solvent recycling are significant not only at the community and individual levels but also at the business level. However, careful consideration of a few essential factors can help you select solvent recycling equipm...

How does solvent recycling contribute to a green environment?

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  With the massive change in customer and investor demand, solvents are gaining popularity among all industries. With its increased usage, the emission is at its peak. Thus, industries must develop new ways to recycle these solvents and reuse them for further use.  Recycling is a process that reduces emissions, contributing to a greener environment. Although, Govt. has imposed several rules and regulations depending on the specific regions and the solvent usage. But, companies do not follow them as required.  So, how can industries effectively contribute to a green environment through solvent recycling? If you are unaware of what goes into this procedure, read this blog and get the required information. But, before that, you must consider the nature of your solvent. Is your solvent green? Whenever your industry starts using solvents, you must analyze the composition and the nature of your solvents to check if there could be any harmful impact on the environm...

Is industrial solvent recycling profitable?

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  Today, there has been tremendous global demand for industrial solvents. Not only this, it has boosted the market outlook. The usage of solvents is not only limited to a single industry. These solvents can be dangerous to health and the green environment. It is estimated that in 2017, the Industrial Solvents Market size was over USD 23.5 billion, which will cross about 28 million tons by 2024. With this increasing demand for solvents comes to a significant responsibility on industries to recycle in-house solvents.  The concept of solvent recycling has been in the market since 1976. Then EPA rules were introduced due to the increasing importance of solvents. Over time, there have been many positive changes and improvements in managing industrial waste to reduce its environmental impact that has benefitted the public and business owners. With technological advancement, recycling has become more accessible and profitable to industries in many ways.  What is solvent recycli...

How solvent recycling saves 1 Million gallons of solvents a year with this one simple machine

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Today, many businesses are going environment-friendly, including large industries. Due to strict regulations, companies are forced to make amendments in their manufacturing and recycling process that can have a significant impact on the environment and the working conditions.  Recycling solvents help not only the environment but also the industries to save a lot of investment in buying new solvents every time. For this, industries need to focus on the best solvent recycling machines available in the market. It will help them reduce the introduction of hazardous waste into the surroundings and solvent costs.  Though there are many solvent recycling machines available in the market, how can you find the right one for you? So cut to the chase, you can try SW8, a powerful solvent washer model, a perfect solution to your solvent recovery problem.  Here, we will help you understand what this model is and how you can install it within your parameters to help you gr...

How to Recycle Your Used Industrial Solvents

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Recycling your solvents can direct profits directly back to your company. It can turn that costly liability into a source of revenue. You’re a smart business owner, and that means you do what’s best for your bottom line. Keep reading to find out how your business can save on disposal costs. What are Industrial Solvents? Solvents are chemicals capable of dissolving, suspending or extracting other substances they come in contact with. Some solvent molecules have a polar (hydrophilic) region and a non-polar (hydrophobic) region; water is the best-known example of this type of solvent. Solvent solutions can be used as paint thinners, nail polish removers, spot removers for clothing, and in many other household cleaners. Industrial solvents (otherwise known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs)) are the most widely used chemicals in today’s society. They are routinely encountered by people who live or work near industrial facilities, workers in industries that produce or use them, and worker...