The National Toxicology Program (NTP) — an interagency program in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) — recently added 1-bromopropane (a.k.a n-propyl bromide) to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) list of reportable chemicals. The inclusion of 1-bromopropane in the list follows several years of research on the solvent’s negative impact on the environment […]
Since the 1920s, the halogenated chemical compound trichloroethylene has been used for a variety of purposes around the world, including anesthesia, separation of oil from vegetables, and industrial cleaning. Today, many years after being banned for food uses (1977) and identified as a probable cause of cancer (1987), trichloroethylene is primarily recognized as an industrial […]
Industrial cleaning solvents can be categorized in several ways, one of the most important of which is whether they contain ingredients that are hazardous to human health or have a safe formulation that classifies them as non toxic solvents. Using the latter type of solvents can prevent a variety of negative health conditions that range […]
1-bromopropane (a.k.a. n-propyl bromide) is high-strength cleaning solvent that plays a crucial role in the performance of numerous work processes, particularly: synthetic fiber manufacturing, vapor and immersion degreasing for metal, electronics manufacturing, dry cleaning, production of pharmaceuticals, and creating adhesives for laminates and foam. However, despite the solvent’s effectiveness for these applications and others, it […]
Are you looking for “non HAPs replacements”? If so, you’re making a wise move in several respects, especially if your company uses a large volume of cleaners that contain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The pitfalls of using solvents with HAPs are often discussed from an environmental perspective, but the potential financial pitfalls of using them […]