Re: Alternative Paint Stripper

["Ralph E. Cooper, Ph.D." <rec3@po.cwru.edu>]

Kelly Mularie wrote:
>Hello!
>
>I need help in identifying an environmentally-friendly 
>alternative chemical stripper to methylene chloride being used as a
>dip-tank (i.e., immersion-style) paint stripper in an industrial
>operation.  The alternative chemical stripper needs to be able to
>strip epoxy primer and polyurethane paint off of steel and aluminum
>parts.  Non-chemical alternatives such as physical paint removers
>(such as bead blasting) are unfortunately not an option given the
>facility. Only alternative chemical, immersion-style strippers will
>work.   Ideally, I would like to find a chemical stripper that does
>not require heating its dip tank.  Any ideas?
>
>Thanks,
>Kelly Mularie
>kmularie@lan828.ehsg.saic.com
>(703) 318-4643

A former client of mine has worked with a number of agencies and clients to
develop non-methylene chloride chemical paint strippers.  They may be able
to help.  Try contacting Eldorado Chemical in San Antonio, TX (area code 210)

Ralph

Ralph E. Cooper, Ph.D.
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