Proving the Process
To help evaluate a solution, the boat manufacturer engaged CBG Biotech to conduct a sample test using their used Acetone—contaminated with resin, gelcoat, and water from mold and part cleaning. Their objective was to determine whether the Acetone could be effectively recovered and reused, eliminating sticky residue while meeting performance standards for production use.
CBG processed four containers of the used solvent, totaling 12.0 kilograms, using the SolvTrue™ S700 Industrial Production Solvent Recycler. The cycle ran for approximately three hours, with recovery beginning about one hour into the process. By the end of the run, CBG had successfully recovered 10.0 kilograms of clean, colorless Acetone—free of residue and suitable for reuse in the manufacturer’s operations.
The remaining 1.6 kilograms consisted of solid waste byproduct, bringing the total material accounted for to 96.6%. The test demonstrated a 96.2% effective recovery yield, confirming the SolvTrue system’s ability to minimize waste and reduce the need for virgin solvent purchases.
Key stages of the recovery process:
Based on the test results, the boat manufacturer moved forward with the purchase of SolvTrue™ recycling equipment. They now benefit from significantly reduced Acetone purchasing and disposal costs, improved environmental compliance, and more sustainable operations through on-site solvent recovery.
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