PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-603
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 603
FEBRUARY 2003
PS 603
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PS 603
FEB 03
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HAZMAT…
What’s
Your
Reason?
There are
two good
reasons
why off-
the-shelf cleaners
and solvents should
not
be purchased.
I just found
this
great
new cleaner
downtown!
I’ll have you
sparkling in
no time!
Reason #2
Some off-the-shelf cleaners and
solvents contain chemicals your
installation is not permitted to use.
The wastewater treatment plant
may not be set up to remove these
chemicals and water contamination
is the result.
Get approval from your local envi-
ronmental coordinator first. He’ll
know if there are any state or local
environmental concerns with using
the product.
Finally, make sure you have a
material safety data sheet (MSDS)
for the cleaner or solvent. You must
have this on hand if you are going to
use the product.
Reason #1
You never know what effect an off-the-
shelf cleaner or solvent will have on your
equipment. Many biodegradable solvents
are water-based and can cause pitting and
corrosion. Some cleaners may remove your
equipment’s protective finish.
Sure, a few off-the-shelf cleaners and
solvents have been approved for use. But
just because a cleaner is okay to use on
TACOM equipment doesn’t mean it’s been
okayed for use on AMCOM or CECOM
equipment. Check it out first.
Your best bet is to use the cleaners and
solvents called for in your equipment TMs.
Those cleaners are specifically designed for
your equipment and won’t cause unin-
tended problems.
Reusing old
spray bottles
to hold CLP,
lubricants,
and other
hazardous
materials is a
great idea!
Just make
sure you
clearly label
the bottle
with its new
contents so
others stay as
happy as you.
hotcha!
that
works
great!
wait!
what
the-?!
Who knows
what that stuff
will do to me…
or to the
environment!
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