Dealing with the chlorinated solvent situation at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant
Recent events regarding health and environmental problems associated with the use of chlorinated solvents have prompted the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant to investigate substitutes for these materials. Since 1987, the purchase of chlorinated solvents at the Y-12 Plant has been reduced by 92%. This has been accomplished by substituting chlorinated solvent degreasing with ultrasonic aqueous detergent cleaning and by substituting chlorinated solvents with less toxic, environmentally friendly solvents for hand-wiping applications. Extensive studies of cleaning ability, compabitility, and effects on welding, bonding, and painting have been conducted to gain approval for use of these solvents. Toxicity and waste disposal were also assessed for the solvents.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OS21400
- OSTI ID:
- 10191657
- Report Number(s):
- Y/DV-1268; CONF-9308150-8; ON: DE94001949; TRN: 93:025604
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Environmentally conscious manufacturing congress `93,Arlington, VA (United States),30 Aug - 1 Sep 1993; Other Information: PBD: 2 Aug 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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