Flux is a product that is applied to glass, metal, and other materials that undergo a high-temperature heat treating process to achieve a specific result, such as annealing glass to shape it, or brazing metal pieces to form a stable assembly. Available in paste or...
The cost of waste solvent disposal services — particularly toxic solvent recovery operations — can present a significant cost that a company’s operating budget must accommodate. Consequently, many companies that strive to improve the bottom line through...
Many companies that use a large amount of toxic cleaner do so for a good reason: the chemicals have become an integral part of accomplishing business objectives, and have served in this role for a number of years — even decades. Nonetheless, these companies are...
Two years ago, the National Toxicology Program (NTC) and a panel of scientific experts voted unanimously to categorize 1-bromopropane (a.k.a n-propyl bromide) as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” No studies have measured the carcinogenic effects of it...
Spray solvents are used to dissolve another substance and come in several forms including the common aerosol can. Organic cleaners, in particular, pose significant danger to the environment and overall health when released into the air. The danger is less if the...
