Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration. |
Reviewed Coating-Clean Up OptionsOptions below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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Get the most from rags | |
Fold each rag and use all surfaces | |
Automated paint gun washer | |
Cleaning paint guns is a labor intensive process that can generate significant volumes of solvent waste. Companies have found that automated paint gun washing systems can significantly reduce labor costs, solvent usage, gun clogging and worker exposure to toxic chemicals. | |
Solvent distillation/reclamation | |
Solvent distillation units are often the single best option for anyone with a coating operation. If you are coating a product, you are probably using some kind of solvent. Using a column can reduce your waste and cut back on your solvent purchases. Distillation units are available in batch sizes from 2 to 250 gallons. | |
Staged rinsing | |
Extend solvent life through staged rinsing. By rotating three containers of solvent, emptying the dirtiest containers first, and continuing to use those that are less dirty, staged rinsing allows you to use less solvent or cleaning solution. |
Unreviewed Coating-Clean Up OptionsOptions below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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WATER RINSE | ||
RINSE COATING EQUIPMENT WITH WATER | ||
Handle chemicals properly | ||
Will train employees on keeping hazardous and non-hazardous waste separate and using just the adequate amount of solvent to clean. | ||
On-Site Solvent Recovery | ||
Hire an on-site solvent recycler to come on site to recycle your used solvents. This will allow you to see what and how much solvent can be recycled safel and effective. | ||
On-Site Solvent Recovery | ||
Hire an on-site solvent recycler to come on site to recycle your used solvents. This will allow you to see what and how much solvent can be recycled safe and effective. | ||
Cover sinks | ||
Cover sinks to prevent solvent evaporation loss | ||
REUSE | ||
WE TAKE ALL OUR WASTE PAINT AND SOLVENT AND BLEND IT BACK WITH OUR PRIMER | ||
Remix used coating cleaner with paint | ||
Use this paint to paint areas of your product which are largely unseen by the end-product user. For example, under trailer, car, etc. | ||
Process Change | ||
Consider converting from spray-coat to powder coat |
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