Also known as 1-Bromopropane and n-propylbromide, nPB is an organobromine compound that’s widely used as a solvent in several industries. nPB works great for the right applications, but it has a major downside: its reputation as a human carcinogen and a cause of other health problems in those who regularly apply it. To help educate our customers on solvent selection, we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding nPB as a carcinogen.
What evidence shows that nPB is a cancer causing agent?
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) considers nPB to be “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” [NTP 2013]. This assessment is based largely on animal studies in which rodents developed cancers of the lung, large intestine, and skin after being exposed to nPB in the air (i.e., nPB as a hazardous air pollutant). Evidence for nPB as a carcinogen is extrapolated from these studies and “anticipated” to have the same effect in humans.
How much nPB exposure does it take to cause cancer?
The effect of nPB as a carcinogen varies considerably based on factors in the work environment (e.g., the presence or lack of an air filtration system), the user’s genetic predisposition to cancer, and the form in which nPB is used (e.g., as a degreasing solvent in a sealed parts washing system or as an open-air aerosol). Consequently, total avoidance of nPB is the safest policy.
Beyond cancer, what chronic health conditions can nPB cause?
According to OSHA’s hazard alert for nPB, nPB exposure “can damage the nervous system, [with neurological effects appearing in the form of] headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, difficulty walking, muscle twitching, and/or loss of feeling in arms and legs [Ichihara et al. 2012]. These effects may continue among affected persons even after exposure to 1-BP has ended.”
Will nPB be added to the EPA’s list of hazardous air pollutants?
Considering that the NTP now considers nPB to be an anticipated cause of cancer in humans, there is a good chance that the compound will eventually be placed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) official list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) — also know as the agency’s “list of lists” — that are regulated for commercial and industrial use.
Does Ecolink offer nPB replacements that have the power of nPB?
Yes. We offer a selection of solvents that can serve as drop-in replacements for nPB solvents. In addition, we can create custom formulated solvents that match your unique requirements while still delivering at least the same efficacy of the nPB carcinogen solvents they replace. In some cases, you can implement a safer solvent that delivers even more power than nPB.
By replacing nPB with a safer solution, your company or organization does more than protect workers; it also protects its financial well-being by decreasing the likelihood of workers compensation claims and chemical injury lawsuits. To get started on choosing a replacement for nPB, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping you implement a safer, eco friendly solvent solution.
North Forsyth High School – Representing Safe Strip! Go Raiders!
/in DECA Contest, Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWelcome to North Forsyth High School’s promotional page!
#AnaheimorBust-Forsyth
North Forsyth High School is located in Forsyth County and currently boasts a DECA chapter membership of 155 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 $$!
Safe Strip: Benefits and Features
Here you will find articles related to Safe Strip
If you’re on the page, interested in Safe Strip or know someone who does, below are links to our shop and quantities of Safe Strip
North Forsyth Social Media
Brookwood High School – Representing Positron! Go Broncos!
/in DECA Contest, Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWelcome to Brookwood High School’s promotional page!
#AnaheimorBust-BrookwoodBrookwood High School is located in Gwinnett County and currently boasts a DECA chapter membership of 130 students and counting this year. They are represented by Ecolink Ambassador Brandon Kang who will be cheering them on during the course of our competition, “Anaheim or Bust!”.
This school is 1 of 19 competing for the grand prize in our #Anaheimorbust competition. You can help them earn a 1st place finish (Worth up to $5,000 with weekly winnings) by following the 5 steps listed below. #5for5k
1. Share this page across all platforms using the share buttons at the bottom of this page: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn are mandatory. Pinterest, Google +, and Tumblr voluntary (extra credit)
2. Follow Ecolink on our official social media accounts here: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube
3. Share their product page (Linked below)
4. Share their related articles for their product (Linked below)
5. Refer a friend! If each person can get at least 5, or dare we say 10, people to share and follow – Your school will be on their way to big $$!
Notable Brookwood Alumni
Positron: Benefits and Features
Here you will find articles related to Positron
Positron Shop Pages
If you’re on the page, interested in Positron or know someone who does, below are links to our shop and quantities of Positron
55 Gal. Drum
5 Gal. Pail
4 x 1 Gal. Case
12 x 22 oz. Pump Spray
12 x 16 oz net Aerosol
Brookwood Social Media
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
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!
nPB as a Carcinogen: Frequently Asked Questions
/in N-Propyl Bromide/by Industrial DegreasersAlso known as 1-Bromopropane and n-propylbromide, nPB is an organobromine compound that’s widely used as a solvent in several industries. nPB works great for the right applications, but it has a major downside: its reputation as a human carcinogen and a cause of other health problems in those who regularly apply it. To help educate our customers on solvent selection, we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding nPB as a carcinogen.
What evidence shows that nPB is a cancer causing agent?
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) considers nPB to be “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” [NTP 2013]. This assessment is based largely on animal studies in which rodents developed cancers of the lung, large intestine, and skin after being exposed to nPB in the air (i.e., nPB as a hazardous air pollutant). Evidence for nPB as a carcinogen is extrapolated from these studies and “anticipated” to have the same effect in humans.
How much nPB exposure does it take to cause cancer?
The effect of nPB as a carcinogen varies considerably based on factors in the work environment (e.g., the presence or lack of an air filtration system), the user’s genetic predisposition to cancer, and the form in which nPB is used (e.g., as a degreasing solvent in a sealed parts washing system or as an open-air aerosol). Consequently, total avoidance of nPB is the safest policy.
Beyond cancer, what chronic health conditions can nPB cause?
According to OSHA’s hazard alert for nPB, nPB exposure “can damage the nervous system, [with neurological effects appearing in the form of] headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, difficulty walking, muscle twitching, and/or loss of feeling in arms and legs [Ichihara et al. 2012]. These effects may continue among affected persons even after exposure to 1-BP has ended.”
Will nPB be added to the EPA’s list of hazardous air pollutants?
Considering that the NTP now considers nPB to be an anticipated cause of cancer in humans, there is a good chance that the compound will eventually be placed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) official list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) — also know as the agency’s “list of lists” — that are regulated for commercial and industrial use.
Does Ecolink offer nPB replacements that have the power of nPB?
Yes. We offer a selection of solvents that can serve as drop-in replacements for nPB solvents. In addition, we can create custom formulated solvents that match your unique requirements while still delivering at least the same efficacy of the nPB carcinogen solvents they replace. In some cases, you can implement a safer solvent that delivers even more power than nPB.
By replacing nPB with a safer solution, your company or organization does more than protect workers; it also protects its financial well-being by decreasing the likelihood of workers compensation claims and chemical injury lawsuits. To get started on choosing a replacement for nPB, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping you implement a safer, eco friendly solvent solution.