Happy Earth Day!
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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In addition to being the more durable and attractive choice, powder coating is also highly protective of our environment.
Negligible volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) Free
Powder coatings contain no solvents and therefore emit negligible, if any, polluting VOCs into the atmosphere.
Less Exhaust
Powder coating is a clean process, allowing exhaust air from the coating booth to be returned to the plant, and less oven air is exhausted to the outside. Heating and cooling costs are eliminated for make-up air and the cost for maintaining oven temperatures is minimized.
Reusable Overspray
Powder overspray can be retrieved and reused.
No Costly Waste Disposal Equipment
Unused powder can be reclaimed and returned to a hopper for recirculation through the system, with negligible waste.
Download the DSM Carbon Footprint Study here.