Paint Solids -Reply

[Daniel Klempner <KLEMPNDI@udmercy.edu>]

Norma,
We at the University of Detroit's Polymer Institute and Environmental
Center have thought about this problem for a while and have some
ideas.  The best one would be to use this material as a filler to
make composites using polyurethane as a binder.  In this manner,
cheap composite parts can be compression molded.  We have a lot of
experience in this technology and have been studying it for a variety
of wastes.  I would be glad to discuss this more with, including the
possibility of our carrying out contract research for you in this
matter.
Daniel Klempner
Executive Director
Center of Excellence in Polymer Research and Environmental Studies
University of Detroit Mercy
(313) 993-3385
>>> Norma Murphy <Norma_Murphy@owr.ehnr.state.nc.us>  9/9/97, 02:21pm
>>>
A company I'm working with is looking for markets/reuse options for 
its paint solids.  The company is a large truck manufacturer that 
operates a paint spray booth with a waterwash collection system.  The
 overspray from the urethane-based paints is collected in the water 
wash and coagulated by a chemical additive.  The overspray is flocced
 to the water surface and skimmed off the water into dewatering bags.
  Approximately 600 lbs of paint waste are generated every 2-3 days.

If anyone had any ideas, please respond.  I appreciate your 
assistance.

Thanks

Norma Murphy
Norma Murphy
Division of Pollution Prevention
P.O. Box 29569
Raleigh, NC  27626
919-715-6513