Environmental Research Brief: Pollution prevention assessment for a Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/111854· OSTI ID:111854

Edwards, H W; Kostrzewa, M F ^[1]; Looby, G P ^[2]

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1. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
2. University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA (United States)

The Waste Minimization Assessment Center at Colorado State University performed an assessment at a plant that manufactures three varieties of pressure-sensitive tape. The team report indicated that waste natural rubber adhesive is shipped offsite for disposal in large quantities, and that singificant cost savings could be achieved by redesigning the adhesive applicator on the coater for natural rubber adhesive. This research brief discusses the manufacturing process, existing waste management practices, pollution prevention opportunities, and gives additional recommendations. Tables summarize current waste generation and recommended pollution prevention opportunity.

• Research Organization: National Risk Management Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 111854
• Report Number(s): EPA-600/S-95/023; ON: DE96001538
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Aug 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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