Sep 27, 2017 | Solvent Recycling
The petrochemical industry was severely impacted when Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf in August. In the wake of that disaster, we’re now left to pick up the pieces and assess the extent of the damage throughout the region—including rising costs solvents like...
Sep 25, 2017 | Solvent Recycling
What is MEK solvent? Looking for a MEK solvent alternative? It’s important to first understand its chemical properties. MEK solvent is 100% pure butanone, or MEK, short for Methyl Ethyl Ketone, is a solvent for thinning specified coatings –...
Sep 20, 2017 | Solvent Extraction, Solvent Recovery, Solvent Recycling, Waste Solvent
Yes. Solvent Recycling Systems can recycle mineral spirits for cleaning transmission parts by using on-site distillation systems. Mineral spirits is a solvent commonly used for part cleaning because of its ability to quickly dissolve oil, grease, dirt, grime, burnt-on...
Sep 19, 2017 | FAQs, Solvent Recycling
Whether you’re working with paint, varnish, stain or epoxy, mineral spirits Klean Strips are an excellent line of solvents and thinners for project clean-up, allowing you to work faster and perform better. But did you know that these solvents and paint thinners can be...
Sep 18, 2017 | Solvent Recycling
In the following post, we’ll explain how to determine your hazardous waste generator status by calculating the amount of spent solvent that should be counted towards the amount of hazardous waste generated in a month, as governed by the EPA. (see pdf link...
