Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are substances composed of carbon atoms that quickly evaporate. Some of these organic substances you might recognize are automotive gasoline, benzene, and chloroform. They can be incredibly harmful for both the people who utilize them and the environment; causing many manufacturers and businesses to become interested in integrating low-VOC chemical […]
Paint strippers or paint removers are chemical products that separate paint from surfaces. These chemical products are well-sought-after when redoing various exterior and interior spaces. They are solutions that no industry can do without. This blog post will discuss the different types of strippers and several techniques you can use when removing paint. Different Types […]
Lead-based paint has been a topic of discussion for many years due to its negative effect on human health. These effects on human health can comprise both: the body and mind. As a result, companies have been making it more of a priority to remove lead-based paint. This blog post will focus on how lead […]
The usage of methylene chloride, or dichloromethane (DCM) in products is becoming a fairly popular topic in the industrial world. The EPA proposed a new rule regarding dichloromethane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in May 2023. EPA’s rule (when finalized) would prohibit most industrial uses of DCM. The EPA has determined methylene chloride […]
Methylene chloride was once one of the main components in most paint removers. However, ever since November 2019, a ban was put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ban prohibited the manufacturing and importing of all methylene chloride paint strippers. This blog post will discuss the benefits of a non-methylene chloride paint […]