Tag: solvent fumes

Engineering Controls to Reduce Exposure to Newly EPA-Banned Solvents TCE & PCE

Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the ban and phase-out plan for solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). These restrictions are completed under amendments to the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA’s press release details TCE and PCE risk management rules including the plans to ban both solvents, exempt industries, and… Learn More

Industrial Fume Control Solutions to Help Meet Year-End Budget Balances

  Are you looking for a helpful purchase that can satisfy year-end budget balances and add a safety benefit to your workplace? Industrial Engineering Respiratory Controls provide added safety with a quick turnaround to fulfill budget surpluses. Industrial Fume Control Systems not only help improve worker safety and morale but also help facilities be ready… Learn More

Rotary Evaporator Fume Control

Rotary evaporators can release hazardous solvent fumes while using or cleaning the system, or while emptying the solvent trap (UCLA, 2010). Operators should consider fume inhalation risks and utilize respiratory engineering controls, such as a ductless fume hood or exhaust hood, to protect their safety and the overall laboratory’s safety. What are Rotary Evaporators? Rotary… Learn More