Video on the regulatory changes to nPB
nPB is now considered a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) – but you can still use it in your vapor degreaser. Check out the video to learn more.
nPB (n-propyl bromide) FAQ (if vapor degreasing)
Are there other solvent alternatives to n propyl bromide? So we can keep using our current vapor degreasing equipment given the nPB (n-propyl bromide) regulatory changes? Yes, there are several leading-edge solvents available now that will provide the same cleaning power without the regulatory or health and safety issues that nPB users are going to […]
Addition of 1-BP (nPB) to the Clean Air Act List of Hazardous Air Pollutants
It is official…nPB (1-BP) is going to become a hazardous Air Pollutant as of February 4, 2022. Read more at: https://www.epa.gov/haps/addition-1-bp-npb-clean-air-act-list-hazardous-air-pollutants if you want to discuss what this means for your company with regard to regulations and compliance for vapor degreasing please contact us https://relspec.com/contact.html Post by – Reliance Specialty Products, Inc. – vapor degreasing […]
nPB to be classified as Hazardous Air Pollutant
The regulatory environment for nPB (n Propyl Bromide) is changing. February 4, 2022, nPB will be considered a hazardous air pollutant and with it reporting requirements will change – along with emission standards. In light of these coming changes, it might be time to consider some of the following (from least difficult to more difficult): […]
Your Vapor Degreaser will need to be NESHAP Compliant
NESHAP stands for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and are standards set by the EPA for hazardous air pollutants. These emission standards are the legal requirements governing air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere. Emission standards set quantitative limits on the permissible amount of specific air pollutants that may be released from specific sources over […]
Automation is Worth Considering
The use of automation in the form of an automated basket handling system or some people use the term lift or hoist on your vapor degreasing system is worth considering. One of the best reasons for considering a hoist is that there is less worker solvent exposure because the lift is doing the parts processing. There […]
AeroTron: nPB Alternative Solvent
So what solvent can you use as an alternative to nPB? One solvent we have vetted that is a direct replacement for n propyl bromide is AeroTron. AeroTron is a powerful cleaner that has an excellent Health & Safety profile while being as powerful a cleaner as nPB. USEPA SNAP Approved: All components of AeroTron […]
nPB in Canada – Time to Switch
For those of you cleaning in Ontario, Canada the Occupational Exposure Limit (OELs) have been updated: Effective January 1, 2018, Regulation 833 and O. Reg. 490/09 are amended by (O. Reg. 287/17) and (O. Reg. 288/17) to reflect the adoption of new or revised occupational exposure limits (OELs) or listings for 21 chemical substances based on recommendations by […]
Replacing npb?
A question you might be asking right now now if you are using nPB (n Propyl Bromide) is “do I have to get out of it?” As you may have been hearing some mixed messages about the toxicity of nPB and also some rumblings about changes to the regulations around it. But, does all that mean […]
Replacing TCE
There are viable, effective alternatives to replace TCE – Trichloroethylene As you are probably aware, the EPA has identified Trichloroethylene (TCE) for risk evaluation as part of EPA’s Work Plan for Chemical Assessments under TSCA. SBAR Panel: Regulation of Trichloroethylene under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act Currently, the EPA is planning on giving […]
Replace nPB? 