Reclaiming Isopropyl Alcohol

A Minnesota manufacturer of hearing aids used isopropyl alcohol to clean laser-formed plastic parts. The solvent waste stream was comprised of isopropyl alcohol contaminated with plastic resin particulate.

While alcohol waste volumes were a modest 60 gallons per month, stringent regulatory oversight compelled the development of a solvent management program. The company needed a solvent recycler that was compact and mobile, yet capable of processing sticky plastic resin residue.

In addition to those requirements, the unit also had to yield a high-purity recovered product.

The manufacturer purchased a CBG Technologies 8 Gallon TechnoClean Plus recycler, which combines the smaller footprint and mobility of a laboratory unit with the heavy-duty processing capabilities of a stationary industrial unit.

Our solvent reclaiming unit reduced the company's solvent purchasing and disposal costs by 90%. It also allowed the customer to achieve a lower waste generator status, resulting in less time spent in recordkeeping and reporting. Their investment in solvent reclaiming was paid back within 18 months.

 

Contact CBG now to learn how your lab can benefit from a solvent recovery system.