Volatile organic compounds
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Cutting volatile organic compound emissions, Finland
Dealing with a volatile situation Efforts to reduce volatile organic compound emmission result in a healthier work environment By 2017, Isku factory's total VOC emissions were less than 5 tonnes per year A leading furniture-maker and industrial innovator since 1928, Isku’s goal is to provide...
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Reduction of volatile organic compounds in production processes
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that have a high vapour pressure at room temperature. This high pressure results from a low boiling point, which causes large numbers of molecules to evaporate or sublimate from the liquid or solid form of the compound and enter the surrounding air, a...
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Replacing liquid paint with powder coating saves materials, reduces waste
Solving a solvent problem Hazardous liquid painting method replaced by powder coating requiring no solvents Reduces up to 98 % of VOC emissions, produces better, more efficient results, and less toxic waste Delvalle designs and manufactures electrical enclosures, cabinets, boxes, junction boxes...