Drum based Aerosol Can Recycling System NOW SOLE UK AGENTS www.AerosolRecycling.co.uk Extended slider bar deals with aerosols up to 750ml volume with longer piercing pin (US Models do not have this spec) Aerosol Recycling using Aerosolv Drum Based System.Liquids Collect Directly Into the Drum Thats the neatest feature of the system. Residual liquids collect safely in the drum, ready for eventual transportation without further handling. And one 205 litre drum will hold the residual liquids from 4000 spent aerosol cans. Residual Propellant is Filtered of VOCs The Combination Filter threads directly to the 3 bung of the drum, one of the many safety features incorporated into the system. Although not required by RCRA for aerosol can disposal, the filter addresses air quality and emissions standards Please take this opportunity to view this video of the Drum based Can Recycling System in action.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Construction of Safety Storage Cabinets For Corrosives and Acids
A corrosive is any substance which, when in contact with living tissue causes severe damage or which, when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals, may cause a fire. There are currently no regulations regarding the construction of corrosive/acid cabinets. Many are made of polyethylene or wood and they are usually blue in color. The EPA does require that the cabinet be able to retain spills.
Safety cabinets for Corrosives and Acids should be selected for their durability. It is critical that incompatible corrosives, acids and flammables, be stored separately to avoid disastrous reactions or fire. Flammables must be stored in a cabinet designed to safely contain them. There are four different types of cabinet construction available for the safe storage of corrosives:
Double-wall steel
Molded polyethylene
Wood with a laminate finish
Lined double wall steel, which can serve as a dual cabinet
Double-Wall Steel
Double-wall steel, with a 100% seamless liner on all interior walls, ceilings, inside doors and shelves protects all cabinet surfaces from rust and corrosion. The steel cabinet is coated inside and out with a baked-on epoxy. There are no rivets in the seam free construction and the non-porous surface resists staining. Spills can be cleaned up easily as the polyethylene shelves can be removed.
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is most commonly used and this is probably due to the fact that it can be tightly welded at the seams, thus providing better leak protection. Polyethylene is chemically inert and is impervious to harmful acid vapors and corrosive chemicals. It can resist damage from strong chemicals such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric and nitric acids.
Wood
Wooden cabinets with a laminate finish are quite durable but the types of chemicals stored should be carefully evaluated. Several acids are incompatible with wood and could ignite if spilled. However, some experts believe that wooden cabinets are the best for chemical durability. The long-lasting, wood core construction provides exceptional strength and the stainless steel hinges and handles resist the corrosive effects of harsh acids and bases. The wooden construction does NOT meet the requirements for storing flammable liquids.
Double Wall Steel Cabinet For Dual Storage
This double-walled steel cabinet has been formulated for use in laboratories and has dual cabinets. Both have separate locking doors and 1.5" air space dividing the 2 compartments. It has all the features of the steel walled cabinet and has dual vents and grounding connections. It can be used to store corrosives on one side and flammable or combustibles on the second side. Each side is well identified with large warning signs.
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