
VAPOR DEGREASING NEWS
Plan now for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ban
The USEPA has made a final regulatory ruling regarding the use of trichloroethylene (TCE) for commercial use. However at this point, there is a temporary administrative stay on the effective date - pending further order of the court; therefore, the final rule has yet to go into effect. However, finding an alternative to TCE is still necessary to be ready for when the rule does go into effect.
What’s going on with nPB (1-BP)? Change Your Solvent Not Your Whole Operation!
Given the USEPA is proposing a final regulatory ruling regarding the use of nPB (n-Propyl Bromide) also known as 1-bromopropane (1-BP), a question you might be asking right now if you are using nPB is “do I have to stop using nPB? and if so when?"