nPB — also known as n-propyl bromide and 1-bromopropane — is a chemical compound that’s found widespread use in commercial and industrial cleaning operations over the past 20 years. Aside from its efficacy as a solvent, the spike in use of nPB is largely attributed to the compound’s better safety profile than many of the toxic solutions it replaced.
However, nPB itself is now a marked man, so to speak. Short-term and long-term health problems the solvent cause from acute and chronic exposure, respectively, are the primary factors driving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include the solvent on its List of Lists, which is sort of like the devil’s black book for the names of bad chemicals.
Effects of nPB on Humans
The effects of nPB on humans are well-chronicled by reputable studies. Short term exposure to the compound can cause acute health maladies such as respiratory distress, upset stomach, and dizziness. The main effect of these ailments is an increase in sick days taken, workers compensation claims if time off is extended, and, of course, deficits in productivity.
Chronic nPB exposure paints a darker picture. Workers subjected to years of nPB exposure can suffer permanent neurological damage, cancer, and, consequently, reduced earning capacity. The price of these outcomes for companies can be multi-million dollar settlements.
nPB Effects on Companies
Former big nPB users are obviously affected by not having government permission to use as much nPB as before, but if they persist in using the compound as before, there can be financial hell to pay. Expect increasing government fines that decimate the bottom line.
If that isn’t enough to prove you need a replacement; after numerous violations, prepare to have your facility shut down until compliance measures are implemented and approved. The measure will be thoroughly inspected on the government’s schedule, so you expect to wait awhile.
Weighted Exposure for nPB
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has set a Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 0.1 ppm for nPB solutions. This means an aerospace paint stripper containing 0.1 ppm of n-propyl bromide is 0.00001% pure nPB.
Small-time users may be able to get by with such a diluted version of nPB, but large-scale industrial and commercial users are up a creek without paddle, as the saying goes. They need a solvent that has the same power, without toxic risks.
Contact Us for nPB Replacements
Replacing nPB with an eco friendly cleaner has three benefits: Your workers experience less toxic exposure, you can use the replacement in the volume you need, and you needn’t worry about upcoming EPA legislation regulating use of the new solvent.
To get started on replacing nPB with a safer solvent that has the same power, contact us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to providing stock or custom solutions that replace your nPB solutions with no difference to the cleaning process.
What Your Company Should Know About nPB
/in N-Propyl Bromide/by Industrial DegreasersnPB — also known as n-propyl bromide and 1-bromopropane — is a chemical compound that’s found widespread use in commercial and industrial cleaning operations over the past 20 years. Aside from its efficacy as a solvent, the spike in use of nPB is largely attributed to the compound’s better safety profile than many of the toxic solutions it replaced.
However, nPB itself is now a marked man, so to speak. Short-term and long-term health problems the solvent cause from acute and chronic exposure, respectively, are the primary factors driving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include the solvent on its List of Lists, which is sort of like the devil’s black book for the names of bad chemicals.
Effects of nPB on Humans
The effects of nPB on humans are well-chronicled by reputable studies. Short term exposure to the compound can cause acute health maladies such as respiratory distress, upset stomach, and dizziness. The main effect of these ailments is an increase in sick days taken, workers compensation claims if time off is extended, and, of course, deficits in productivity.
Chronic nPB exposure paints a darker picture. Workers subjected to years of nPB exposure can suffer permanent neurological damage, cancer, and, consequently, reduced earning capacity. The price of these outcomes for companies can be multi-million dollar settlements.
nPB Effects on Companies
Former big nPB users are obviously affected by not having government permission to use as much nPB as before, but if they persist in using the compound as before, there can be financial hell to pay. Expect increasing government fines that decimate the bottom line.
If that isn’t enough to prove you need a replacement; after numerous violations, prepare to have your facility shut down until compliance measures are implemented and approved. The measure will be thoroughly inspected on the government’s schedule, so you expect to wait awhile.
Weighted Exposure for nPB
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has set a Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 0.1 ppm for nPB solutions. This means an aerospace paint stripper containing 0.1 ppm of n-propyl bromide is 0.00001% pure nPB.
Small-time users may be able to get by with such a diluted version of nPB, but large-scale industrial and commercial users are up a creek without paddle, as the saying goes. They need a solvent that has the same power, without toxic risks.
Contact Us for nPB Replacements
Replacing nPB with an eco friendly cleaner has three benefits: Your workers experience less toxic exposure, you can use the replacement in the volume you need, and you needn’t worry about upcoming EPA legislation regulating use of the new solvent.
To get started on replacing nPB with a safer solvent that has the same power, contact us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to providing stock or custom solutions that replace your nPB solutions with no difference to the cleaning process.
Woodstock High School – Representing Acetone! Go Wolverines!
/in DECA Contest, Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWelcome to Woodstock High School’s promotional page!
#AnaheimorBust-Woodstock
Woodstock High School is located in Cherokee County and currently boasts a DECA chapter membership of 76 students and counting this year. They are represented by Ecolink Ambassador Brandon Kang who will be cheering them on during the course of our competition, “Anaheim or Bust!”.
This school is 1 of 19 competing for the grand prize in our #Anaheimorbust competition. You can help them earn a 1st place finish (Worth up to $5,000 with weekly winnings) by following the 5 steps listed below. #5for5k
1. Share this page across all platforms using the share buttons at the bottom of this page: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn are mandatory. Pinterest, Google +, and Tumblr voluntary (extra credit)
2. Follow Ecolink on our official social media accounts here: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube
3. Share their product page (Linked below)
4. Share their related articles for their product (Linked below)
5. Refer a friend! If each person can get at least 5, or dare we say 10, people to share and follow – Your school will be on their way to big $$!
Notable Woodstock High Alumni
Acetone: Benefits and Features
Here you will find articles related to Acetone
Acetone Shop Pages
If you’re on the page, interested in Acetone or know someone who does, below are links to our shop and quantities of Acetone.
Woodstock Twitter Page
@WoodstockHSDECA
Using a Parts Washer for Sustainable Degreasing Solutions: An Overview
/in Parts Washer/by Industrial DegreasersSustainable degreasing solutions are degreasers that can be “sustained” through the process of solvent recycling, either by recycling the solvents through a waste management provider that performs solvent recycling, or by recycling them in-house. In this entry, we focus on performing the latter type of recycling with the use of a parts washing system that uses condensation technology to remove grease from solvent that removes the grease from parts during cleaning.
Using “High Boiling” Degreasers
Achieving sustainable degreasing solutions for parts washing systems can be greatly aided by the use of high boiling solvents, which are considered solvents that have a high boiling point compared to water, which rises to a boil in the temperature range of 168°F to 212°F. However, to recycle the solvents for reuse, you need a parts washing system that’s facilitate the recycling function. Below is a step-by-step process for how such a parts cleaning system is used.
In the most efficient operation, the parts washing system repeatedly recycles one application of solvent until the solvent must be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. This scenario delivers two major benefits. For companies, it can dramatically reduce the amount of degreaser that is used, and reduce solvent cost accordingly. For the environment, it produces less waste solvent and thus reduces the amount of energy used for waste solvent management.
Upfront Cost Vs. Long-Term Gain
Implementing sustainable degreasing solutions using the scenario above requires some significant, upfront investments for companies that are starting from scratch: purchasing the parts washing system, installing the system, purchasing a high boiling solvent, and providing training for using the system.
For industrial outfits that consistently use a high volume of degreaser in a short period of time, long-term gains from reducing solvent cost can justify the investments. If you think that your company may be in this position, and you need assistance arriving at an educated decision, the team of experienced product specialists at Ecolink can help you make the right assessment.
Contact Us To Get Started
If it turns out that your operation is a good candidate for implementing sustainable degreasing solutions through the use of vapor degreasing solvent in a parts washing system, we can supply the solvents you need on a scheduled basis, or as needed. We can also create a custom solvent if one of our stock solutions doesn’t do the trick. To get started on evaluating your options, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ensuring Injection Mold Output with FluoSolv
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWith today’s business culture of cost-effective and eco-friendly packaging, there are many companies that solely focus on the creation of eye-catching packaging designs for various products. For example, a new cookie dough mix is developed and the production company contracts a packaging firm to develop packaging that will be easy to open and attractive. For most packaging firms, the initial prototype is computer generated and then converted into a physical mold which the help of plastic mold injection. Plastic mold injection, which is the most commonly used technique in the fabrication of plastic parts, is a process in which raw plastic is melted in a plastic injection machine and then inserted into the mold, where it cools and forms the final product. Once all adjustments are made to the mold, a final mold is created and then used to mass produce the packaging for the new product. Other applications for plastic mold injection are in the consumer health sector, which often use injection molding to create syringes, and consumer packaging sector, which produces high outputs of plastic containers.
Benefits of Mold Injection
Decreases in Injection Molding Output
Since plastic injection molding depends so heavily on molds, the plastic injection industry tends to run into the most problems when attempting to reuse molds. The main problem is that residual residue from the melted plastic remains on each mold. Consequently, if the mold is to be reused without proper cleaning, then the outputs from the injection process will decrease in quality. Therefore, many companies employ cleaning solvents that remove the residual residue without damaging the molds. Statistically speaking, more input is required for cleaning mold plates and tooling than any of the other maintenance stages (disassembly, troubleshooting, or assembly) combined. In today’s mold injection industries, this statistic speaks true due to how cleaning molds and tooling are critical to maintaining mold life, output level, product quality, and equipment life span. With productivity in mind, the only way to ensure high-quality output is to routinely clean molds and injector machines with residue cleaners.
Choose Ecolink For All of Your Residue Removal Needs
When considering different residue cleaners on the market, it is important to take into account the cost and effectiveness. At Ecolink, we offer low costs that have your cost efficiency in mind, free samples to give you a short preview of how beneficial each product is, and same day shipping. With that in mind, Ecolink offers FluoSolv, a cleaning solvent that can effectively remove residual residue from the plastic injection machines and molds. Call us today to request a sample or order FluoSolv on our online store for all your residue removal needs!
South Gwinnett High School – Representing New II! Go Comets!
/in DECA Contest, Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWelcome to South Gwinnett High School’s promotional page!
#AnaheimorBust-South
South Gwinnett High School is located in Gwinnett County and currently boasts a DECA club membership of 70 students and counting this year. They are represented by Ecolink Ambassador Brandon Kang who will be cheering them on during the course of our competition, “Anaheim or Bust!”.
This school is 1 of 19 competing for the grand prize in our #Anaheimorbust competition. You can help them earn a 1st place finish (Worth up to $5,000 with weekly winnings) by following the 5 steps listed below. #5for5k
1. Share this page across all platforms using the share buttons at the bottom of this page: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn are mandatory. Pinterest, Google +, and Tumblr voluntary (extra credit)
2. Follow Ecolink on our official social media accounts here: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube
3. Share their product page (Linked below)
4. Share their related articles for their product (Linked below)
5. Refer a friend! If each person can get at least 5, or dare we say 10, people to share and follow – Your school will be on their way to big $$!
Notable South Gwinnett Alumni
New II: Benefits and Features
Here you will find articles related to New II
New II Shop Pages
If you’re on the page, interested in New II or know someone who does, below are links to our shop and quantities of New II.
55 Gal. Drum
5 Gal. Pail
15 Gal. Drum
4 x 1 Gal. Case
South Gwinnett Social Media