GLRPPR Sector Resource: Reducing Dichloromethane Waste Management

Title:
Reducing Dichloromethane Waste Management

Abstract:
This P2 Spotlight Series bulletin describes P2 activities that have been used by various types of industries to reduce the use of dichloromethane (DCM) at their facility. A case study of one industry that has eliminated the use of DCM is provided.

URL:
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-08/documents/p2_spotlight_dichloromethane_final.pdf

Source:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Resource Type:
Fact sheet/checklist

Date of Publication:
August 2015

Associated Sectors:

• Chemicals Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Machinery Manufacturing & Repair
• Machining
• Metal Fabrication
• Metal Finishing & Coating
• Painting/Finishing Operations
• Paints & Coating Manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
• Photo Processing/Finishing
• Plastics
• Rubber
• Waste Minimization/P2 (Pollution Prevention)