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)

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