This California site offers a brief explantation of the dangers of the use of some paints and coatings for automotive refinishing. Links are provided to regulatory and other information, specifically...
When discussing the hazardous products used in auto collision repair, paint and solvents are the first things that come to mind. This site identifies several other potentially hazardous materials...
A wealth of information on solvents and thinners, including fact sheets and NIOSH pocketguides. Some of the information covered includes toluene, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone,...
Diesel exhaust is a mixture of over 400 different fine particles, vapors, and toxic organic materials, that result when diesel fuel is burned. Over 40 chemicals in diesel exhaust are considered toxic...
Various methods are used to clean oil and grease from auto parts before sale. This fact sheet covers the environmental issues associated with solvent cleaning methods such as parts washers containing...
Because waste fuel (gasoline or diesel) is flammable, it is classified as a hazardous waste, and you need to manage it according to the hazardous waste rules. This fact sheet will outline the rules...
Various methods are used to clean oil and grease from auto parts before sale. This fact sheet covers the environmental issues associated with aqueous cleaning methods such as enclosed spray washers,...
Mercury, a silver-colored liquid metal, is extremely toxic to the nervous system and may impair the way we see, hear, walk and talk. When spilled, mercury can evaporate at room temperature and the...
Used oil is insoluble, persistent and may contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. If spilled on the ground, poured down storm drains or disposed of with trash, it can pollute surface water or...
Refrigerants (collectively called chlorofluorocarbons ? CFCs) are tightly regulated. Refrigerant removal must be done with acceptable equipment, by certified technicians, and must be handled and r...