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MANUAL: POLLUTION PREVENTION IN THE PAINTS AND COATINGS INDUSTRY
Citation:
Joseph, R. MANUAL: POLLUTION PREVENTION IN THE PAINTS AND COATINGS INDUSTRY. EPA/625/R-96/003 (NTIS PB97-155758), 1997.
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Description:
The paints and coatings industry represents a significant source of multimedia pollution through the wide use of solvent-based process materials and the extensive amounts of wastewater generated by the operations. This manual presents recommended practices for minimizing the generation of pollution in this industry. Regulations emphasizing source reduction of pollutants at the federal, state and local level, are driving facility operators to investigate the use of alternative cleaning formulations and paint systems. Aqueous degreasers and powder coatings are two examples of efforts to reduce toxic air emissions and control costs associated with the treatment of contaminated effluent. Many small and mid-sized facilities have few opportunities to take advantage of technology transfer within the industry. The information in this manual can help operators assess operations and processes for pollution prevention options in using "cleaner" technologies and more efficient management practices. Suggestions contained within this manual can guide improvements in quality and efficiency, indirectly impacting prevention in terms of reduced wastes. The manual has three general sections: 1) an overview of the industry and an introduction to P2 operations; 2) P2 considerations; and 3) case studies. Appendixes provide a list of suppliers of aqueous and semi-aqueous degreasers and equipment, methodology for specified dilution ratio calculations, and a spreadsheet for factoring transfer efficiency considerations into application processes.