When we think dangerous chemicals a whole array of compounds come to mind. But, the description of dangerous reactive chemicals is best stated by the University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety: The category “Reactive” is a term given to a chemical class that displays a broad range of reactions. This category includes explosives, oxidizers, […]
What is one of the most commonly used tools when there is a small reactive chemical spill or leak during routine maintenance? Generally, hazmat absorbent pillows are the immediate go to for these types of spills and leaks. Pillows are the ideal tool because they can soak up large amounts of fluid. But you can also […]
The USEPA has very specific requirements on reporting oil sheen on water otherwise known as the “Sheen Rule”. Rule Overview: “The Discharge of Oil regulation is more commonly known as the “sheen rule.” Under the Clean Water Act, this rule provides the framework for determining whether an oil spill should be reported to the federal government. […]
With oil production on the upswing, it means that there will also be an increase in drilling waste materials. According to Reuters, more than 144 million barrels of oil were added to hedges, after global oil markets rallied by as much as $13 per barrel in the quarter. Higher prices helped producers lock in profits […]
Higher oil prices will lead to an explosion of growth in U.S. shale production, according to revised predictions from both OPEC and the IEA. According to Deloitte, the surge in domestic production of shale gas and tight oil—resulting from the technological advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling—has created an unprecedented demand for infrastructure to […]
Are you a fire chief, emergency responder, or environmental health and safety manager? Since so many reactive chemicals are transported by rail or truck, what would happen in the case of an accidental spill or roll over? The potential acute health hazards to responders and surrounding neighborhoods could be catastrophic. Let’s use chlorosilanes as an […]
Is a free bulk waste solidifier really FREE? The answer is unequivocally NO! Many of our customers were caught in the trap where they believed their bulk waste solidifier was cost-effective because it was free or cost only pennies. If you believe using materials like corn cobs or sawdust will save you money, think again. […]
Removing oil sheen on water is a difficult problem and the oil is toxic to our ecosystem. The federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits discharge of oily water into navigable waters. The mere presence of an oil film or sheen on the surface of the water that is discharged into navigable waters is a violation […]
All industrial facilities should have facility response plans in place to comply with published regulations related to treating reactive chemical spills. Treating reactive chemical spills, both large and small, requires more than just the usual hazmat products used in a facility response plan. Let’s take for example industries that work with alkali metals. Sodium is […]
Wastewater and sludge disposal can be a dirty and expensive business. Even if the product used to solidify the wastewater and sludge is free, landfill fees, labor costs and the number of trucks needed to dispose of the solidified matrix adds up quickly. Then, what happens when the FREE solidifying agent leeches or leaks water? […]