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February, 2009

Solvent Compatibility

Q. Do you know of any solvent compatibility guides in order to appropriately clean tanks?

A. Yes, please see the following 2 sources:

Clean and Green
Market response to environmental guidelines has led to a plethora of new, greener industrial cleaners. A new ASTM standard, based on practical guidelines used by the American military, helps engineers and production managers decide which cleaner will do the job right
http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/MAY_2000/Insight_May.html

Guide to Cleaner Technologies - Alternatives to Chlorinated Solvents for Cleaning and Degreasing
http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/pubs/625r93016/625r93016.pdf