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News Release from: Enviro Tech Europe
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2006
'Safe working environment' wanted for
degreasing
The annual EnSolv roadshow, a UK seminar discussing metal and plastics degreasing found 90% of delegates surveyed listed 'safe working environment' as their most essential objective.
Figures compiled between 2001-2005 have revealed the priority of companies around the UK The annual EnSolv roadshow, a seminar discussing metal and plastics degreasing which visits Cities to discuss legislation, has documented the most common needs of manufacturers of finished and semi-finished products
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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90% of delegates surveyed listed 'safe working environment' as their most essential objective.
78% considered it vital to reduce levels of chemical use and with it create less emissions to atmosphere.
70% demanded reliability in the quality of products they used in their cleaning processes with 64% saying regard for the environment was an issue.
Most delegates attending the roadshow were users of Trichloroethylene (Trike), a known Carcinogen, and were searching for a suitable alternative.
When asked if existing product suppliers had offered technical support to help them understand and meet legislation needs, 70% said they had infrequent contact fom their supplier.
Though it will always be a factor in assessment only 30% indicated price as their top five priority with 70% indicating performance and real value for money was more essential.
Asked to design their ideal solvent for vapour degreasing the following characteristics were highlighted: * Low Toxixity.
* Non Flammable.
* High Solvency Power.
* Mid Boiling Point.
* Helpful In Reducing Consumption And Emissions.
* Not Classified As A Carcinogen.
* No Measurable Residue.
* Compatible With Light Alloys.
* Non Ozone Depleting.
* Low Global Warming Potential.
* Capable Of Use In Existing Equipment.
A comparison of each of these needs confirmed EnSolv as fully meeting this criteria.
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