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February 2015

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at February 2015

Handling Chemicals Safely

Most manufactured objects require chemicals during build and assembly processes. In nearly all instances, workers handle chemicals. As critical cleaning consultants, we frequently observe chemical use during cleaning operations. We see a wide range of practices when it comes to handling chemicals – some of those practices are problematic. No […]

January 2015

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at January 2015

The value of educated employees

Education is essential for your business. Training workers to follow instructions for the cleaning process is not enough. Employees from technicians to supervisors to middle and upper management all need to be educated about critical cleaning. As far as we know, critical cleaning is not taught at the university level. […]

October 2014

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at October 2014

Solvency —The Physics of Cleaning, Part 11

A cleaning chemistry is effective due to physical and chemical properties. In the last issue of Clean Source (1), we discussed wetting of surfaces and explained that for a fluid to wet a substrate surface, the surface energy of the substrate needs to be greater than the surface tension of […]

September 2014

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at September 2014

Wetting Surfaces—The Physics of Cleaning, Part 10

Summer may be almost over, but there’s still time for a splash in the pool or at the beach. Afterwards, jump into the shower to rinse off the salt, sand or pool chlorine. For the shower to do its job, however, it needs to wet your skin. This brings to […]

July 2014

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at July 2014

SUR/FIN on a Tsunami

There is a positive “sea change” of growing optimism in the product surface finishing industry. At the recent SUR/FIN conference, rather than the attitude “alas, there’s a whale sitting on me, I’m stuck under water, what can I do?” we heard, “oh!, there’s a whale sitting on me, so I’m […]

April 2014

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at April 2014

Defeating Raoul—Azeotropes, The Physics of Cleaning Part 9

Blends have proven useful in improving cleaning efficacy while at the same time reducing concerns of worker exposure, environmental damage or flammability. However, in most situations, the constituents of a blend volatilize or boil at different rates; the blend changes over time. This means that cleaning performance, materials compatibility, and […]

January 2014

Published by Ed Kanegsberg at January 2014

EPA Changes Direction—Again

Sometimes, a change of direction is a good thing. The phaseout of HCFC-225 is set for January 1, 2015. Restrictions will impact manufacturing because either you or someone in your supply chain may use HCFC-225 for critical cleaning. In a move that gives manufacturers just a little relief, the EPA […]

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