Solvent Recyclers Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

Solvent recycling is providing a useful one-two punch for the increasing numbers of physicians setting up their own histology labs.

Managers at independent physician labs are reporting that solvent recyclers like CBG’s benchtop models are a good investment, with small units paying for themselves in two to three years.

Physician labs can begin saving almost immediately with solvent recyclers, which separate contaminants from used solvents, allowing for the re-use of the same reclaimed solvent multiple times.

Strong interest has been shown by labs operating in such fields as:

• Dermatology
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• Dermatopathology

Aside from cutting solvent purchasing costs, solvent recyclers also save physician labs money by reducing storage requirements, recordkeeping and solvent disposal costs. These factors can be critical for independent physican labs trying to reign in their administrative costs.

“Using a solvent recycler for xylene and alcohol processing has saved us a tremendous amount of money,” one pathology manager reported. Another laboratory manager indicated that they had experienced 90% to 95% savings on their solvent expenditures after they began recycling.

An additional benefit is that physician labs can help the environment at the same time they’re saving money, which is an important consideration for businesses embracing the “Go Green” philosophy.

For more information on lab-ready solvent reclaiming units, visit our Lab Equipment page.