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| Description | Biodegradable lubricants,Performance Bio Lubes, PBL, Cutting, Drawing, Forming, Quenching, Rolling, Slideway, Stamping and Tapping Oils and Coolants Gear Oils, Bar Chain Lubricant, Concrete Form Release and Dust Suppressant,Industrial and Food Grade Hydraulic Fluids, Food Machinery Lubes and Greases Railroad Curve for Wayside and Hy-rail Application, Heavy Duty Truck Grease, Multi-Purpose Grease, Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease Metalworking Tank Side Additives and Cleaners Environmentally Friendly Metalworking Lubricants Fluids: SoyEasy* Cool - Semi-synthetic Coolants - XXL, XXL PLUS, GHP -Formulated for general purpose cutting and grinding and high pressure grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming. -Gear cutting incl: hobbing, gun drilling, broaching and shaping -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. -Excellent for ferrous material, cast iron and aluminum. SoyEasy* Cutting Oils - Premium Dual Purpose, Tri-Purpose Lightweight -General purpose cutting and grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming -Gear cutting, broaching, gun drilling and screw machining -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. CoolWay* Slideway Lubricant - ISO 46 - 68 - 220 -Formulated for ways and other sliding surfaces of machine tools such as grinders, milling machines, planers and saw guides. -For use on all flat or V-shaped surfaces. -Recommended for both vertical and horizontal ways. SoyEasy* Draw - Heavy Duty Drawing Fluid -Formulated for stamping, drawing, forming, blanking and spinning. -Good for most metal types. -Applies by brushing, dipping, spraying or other methods SoyEasy* Metal Forming Fluid -Formulated for all types of metal forming. -Highly effective on all metals including aluminum and stainless steel. -Formulated for hand applications - lighter formula for spray applications - special formulation for deep stamping SoyEasy* OGL - Open Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. SoyEasy* Quench Oil -Formulated for all types of metal quenching. -Highly effective on all metals incl aluminum and stainless steel. SoyEasy* Tap - Tapping Drilling Fluid -Formulated for all industrial tapping, drilling and reaming operations. -Can be used on both manual or CNC machines -Highly effective on all metals incl. aluminum and stainless steel. -Recommended where surface finish and longer tool life desired. SoyEasy ThreadZ* - Threading Fluid -Extends tool life and produces the smoothest, cleanest threads ever. -Outstanding performance in pipe threading both internal and external using taps, dies or chasers. -Ultimate product for mechanical contractors and sprinkler system installers threading pipe with Landis or Rigid style machines. -Can also be used on both manual or CNC machining centers. -Highly effective on all ferrous alloys,but not to be used on copper or brass. -Environmentally friendly means it can be used on job-site without clean-up worries. Specialty Products ELM Bar Chain Lubricant -Recommended for use in all types of chain saws. -Replaces and mixes freely with petroleum-based bar chain oils -Conveyor and lubricating drive chains -Suitable for both automatic and manual applications ELM 80W90 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. -For use where industrial gear oils are specified. Hydraulic Fluids - All of our Hydraulic Fluids are advanced Biobased oils formulated with the best optimized USA grown natural seed oils that surpass the lubricity of most conventional oils. They protect against wear, have high flash points for added safety and are readily biodegradable. EnviroLift* - Elevator Hydraulic Oil -Specially engineered for elevator hydraulic systems -Recommended for systems having underground hydraulic lines -Specially recommended for aging underground lines that may leak -Recommended for Green Building Council, LEED Projects SoyFluid* Hydraulic All Season (ISO 32) -Formulated for industrial hydraulic systems operating in all seasons -Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid* Hydraulic Food Grade -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of major food and meat processing plants. -Excellent for large or small cylinders, motors and hydraulic components. Ideal for general hydraulic near water or in environmentally sensitive applications. -Wherever USDA H-1 Hydraulic Oils are specified SoyFluid* Hydraulic Industrial (ISO 46 68) -Formulated for all industrial hydraulic systems - Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid Hydraulic Universal Tractor -Designed for equipment using a shared hydraulic fluid reservoir operating clutches, brakes and lift systems Greases SoyGrease* - Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease - Biodegradable -Recommended for use in semi-truck fifth wheels. -Perfect for trailer hitches and other mechanical joints. SoyGrease* - Food Machinery NLGI Grade 1 2 - Premium Biodegradable -Meets the demanding application of the food processing and beverage industries. Excellent for lubrication of bearing, grease lubricated gears and machine slides. SoyGrease* - Heavy Duty Truck Grease - Extreme Pressure -Designed for bearings, chassis and fifth wheel lubrication. -Recommended for most fleet and industrial applications. -Ideal for heavy load applications, designed for extreme pressure. -Engineered for off-highway equipment. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. SoyTrak* - Multi-Season, Summer, Winter Arctic Blend Grease - Biodegradable Rail Curve Lubricant -Formulated to reduce friction in high traffic curves. -Recommended for heavy load applications such as coal trains. -Ideal for use at all railroads using wayside application methods. -Designed for wayside applicators with high temp requirements. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. GREEN UNIKLEEN HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER Green Unikleen Heavy Duty Degreaser is a water-based emulsion and considered NON-Hazardous under OSHA and WHMIS hazard communication standard. NONE of the products ingredients are found on any list of hazardous or carcinogenic chemical agents, or materials generated by them. This product contains NO chemicals, subject to SARA. NON-Hazardous, NON-Toxic, NO VOCs, NO Odor, 100% Environmentally Safe, 100% Biodegradable, NON-Allergenic, NON-Corrosive. The Big Picture Commercial and industrial cleaning products can contain a brew of toxic chemicals and can cause injury to those who use them, as well as for anyone else in the products breathing space. Janitors and building maintenance workers cite safety as their number-one job concern. Products safer for human users also are safer for the environment and can replace more-toxic products. Context Six out of every 100 janitors have lost-work time injuries each year, including eye injuries or irritations, skin irritations or burns, and respiratory problems resulting from the inhalation of chemical fumes. The most dangerous cleaning products cause cancer, contribute to global warming, or are ozone-depleting substances. Many commonly used products can cause blindness, burn skin, interfere with the endocrine system of humans and animals, and, through the skin or inhalation, damage the kidneys, liver, developing fetuses, and the nervous system. Other products may irritate the skin and eyes, degrade indoor air quality, and add zinc or hydrocarbon to the buildings sewage discharge. Most businesses can reduce risk of injury from chemicals by replacing the most dangerous cleaning products with safer ones, by reducing the total number of chemicals used, and by following safety measures. Environmental benefits are equally important, but for many businesses, they are a secondary reason for using safer chemicals. Key Players Federal and local governments are initiating pilot projects to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of environmental cleaning products. Results of these pilot projects can help businesses determine which products to choose and how to implement the changeover. Product vendors often can reformulate current products to reduce or eliminate hazard chemicals. Cleaning products must meet standards in order to label themselves environmental. In the United States, that includes meeting the requirements for labeling established by Green Seal; accepted products can display the Green Seal label. Getting Down to Business Commitment from management is essential in making the change from conventional cleaning products to greener products. Businesses must also educate users with on-site demonstrations and follow-up education. Polaris Building Maintenance in California previously used more than 30 cleaning products, mainly petroleum-based. After working with its vendors to reformulate the products, Polaris now uses 10 water-based cleaning products. Polaris retrained its entire janitorial crew to work with the reformulated products. Initially not all employees wanted to change the products they used. However, company management strongly supported the changeover, and in time the entire janitorial crew adopted the new products. A Santa Clara County, Calif. project worked with 47 maintenance contract organizations employing 6,800 janitors and custodians. Each year these workers use chemical products that contained 400,000 pounds of hazardous materials. The project found that by changing to safer chemicals, using fewer products, and utilizing other techniques, the amount of hazardous materials could be reduced by 131,000 pounds per year. The Upside Worker safety can be greatly improved by using less-toxic cleaning products. Less harmful impact on the environment. Traditional cleaning products contribute to global warming, ozone depletion, and can add dangerous chemicals to building sewage discharges. Reality Check More effort required to clean. Many environmental products need more surface exposure time in order to clean, requiring more effort from the user. Workers may express initial resistance to switching products. Thorough education is necessary to show users how to properly use products. Generally, even though some environmental products may require more effort to use, workers often embrace the safety aspect. Local stores or product vendors often dont carry environmentally preferred cleaning products because of the perception that these products carry a lower profit margin or are in sufficient demand. Buyers may have to investigate alternative sources of these products. Action Plan Two segments of business can make use of environmental cleaning products: janitorial and custodial contractors or building maintenance workers; and manufacturers, which can implement more environmentally benign cleaning practices in their manufacturing and clean-up processes. General facility cleaning product switchover requires: Commitment and support from management. Involvement of purchasing agents. Assessment of current chemical products - determine which should be discontinued immediately, and which are less harmful to health and to the environment. Replacement of high-toxic products with less-toxic ones - find products without toxic chemicals, and with other environmental attributes such as recycled packaging. Proper education of end-users on use of new products by qualified instructors. Reduced chemical use - clean only when needed, rather than by schedule, dilute toxic chemicals and use chemicals sparingly. Other cleaning reduction strategies - limit dirt entry into the building with cleanable floor mats, increase carpet vacuuming. Safety in storage and mixing of chemicals - dont store incompatible chemicals near each other, wear safety goggles, rotate stock, and follow all product safety measures. Manufacturing cleaning processes action steps: Use aqueous cleaning, rather than solvent-based cleaning. The wastewater discharge from aqueous cleaning must be properly disposed of and/or treated. Use supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) cleaning for precision cleaning applications in which parts have intricate geometries or for applications in which parts are sensitive to water or high temperature. High initial capital costs make this technology prohibitive to most users.P.O.L. SORB The BEST activated peat moss for hydrocarbon based spills! Absorbs at a rate of One pound of product per Gallon of Oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... oil weighs approximately eight pounds) The choice of US Government agencies throughout the world! GrimeZymes Breakthrough Technology for Industrial Strength Cleaning Promotes Natural Breakdown of Grease and Oils Eliminates the use of Toxic Solvents. Tough on Gunk, Kind to the Environment. Removes Heavy Grime! Aqua Sorb�� Granular sodium polyacrylate Super Absorbent for water based spills. Aqua Sorb �� for Pets Farm Animals Super Cleaner Deodorizer for pet accidents Quik Solid Granular multi-cross-linked polymer for the treatment of nuclear wastewater. Sterling Tool Supply can help in your efforts at Green Manufacturing. Call Us Toll Free at 1-866-929-7200ELM Soy-Based Lubricants Product: NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil Process: Gear Shaper / Tool Sharpening Savings: $24,000.00 Background The world���s leading international manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry, and lawn and turf care equipment was seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce cost and improve the environmental sustainability of their operations. Situation The Company desired to reduce the maintenance cost of cutting tools, specifically the High Speed Helical Shaper Cutter. The operation was using Henkel Circlene FG20 petroleum-based metalworking fluid. It required 60 minutes to re-sharpen the dull tool at a cost of $34.80 per tool. Solution Recharged the system with NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil. Benefits NuCut Plus dramatically extended tool life. The number of pieces cut between tool changes increased from 29 to 44 pieces, a 52% increase. NuCut Plus reduced grinding time from 60 minutes to 35 minutes, a 25 minute reduction. This represented a savings of 42%. NuCut Plus improved the tool performance because the tool held its cutting edge, performed better, reduced sharpening error and improved finish. NuCut Plus is Soy-Based so the company was able to use a product manufactured from a renewable resource. It is biodegradable so it is friendly to the environment. Annual Savings Current Cost: $51,956 Savings: $24,800 Percentage Saving: 47.7% Payback Period: 2 Months Your company can see these same cost reductions by using this Bio-Based Technology. Give us a call. Toll Free 1-866-929-7200 An in-depth veiw of Elm Cost Savings at a Screw Machine House: Soy Metal Working Fluid Miller Products Company Osceola, Iowa Bill Frosch billf@millerproductsco.com 641-342-2103 Number of employee: 40 Industry: Metal Fabrication Process: Machining Waste Reduced: Oil Substance: Cutting fluid Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs 50% by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products Company 1015 N. Main, Dept. TR Osceola, IA 50213 http://www.millerproductsco.com Miller Products Company, a manufacturer of screw machine products and turned parts located in Osceola, Iowa, began testing soy neat oil in Spring 2006. The company is a leading manufacturer of trailer pins with worldwide distribution. Bill Frosch, Plant Engineer, was interested in trying soy metal working fluids because he felt that it is important to close the loop as a supplier to agribusiness. He was pleasantly surprised to find that the soy product���s performance was superior to petroleum straight oil. Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs in half by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products machining capacities range in size from 1/4 to 3-1/2 diameter bar stock. Miller Products features multiple spindle, CNC and single spindle screw Machines with complete secondary operations including in-house zinc plating, centerless grinding and vertical CNC. Contract screw machine products are available in long and short runs. Stock items include: lock pins, hitch pins, snap lock pins bent pins. Founded in 1936, Miller Products has been a reliable employer and a good community steward. The company was interested in the positive environmental image as an immeasurable benefit of pollution prevention. The company has been ISO9000 certified for many years and was interested in capitalizing on an increasingly precious public relations commodity: green street credit. Small Business Placement Description Soy metal working fluid replaced straight petroleum oil in several test machines. As the test period proceeded, additional machine stations were converted to soy oil. The shop has a central reservoir system so the test machines were isolated to ensure that no soy neat oil was mixed into the central system and no petroleum make up oil was added to the test stations. The machines were single and multi-spindle stations. An immediate increase in tool life (or reduction in retooling) was identified. The product placed was Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. (ELM) SoyEasy UNI-Cut���, a universal cutting,way,and hydraulic fluid. Formulated with the best- optimized USA-grown natural seed oils and select additives, it surpasses the lubricity and performance of conventional metalworking fluids.1 As the test period continued, the machine feed rates were increased at each station. A minimum increase in feed of 20% was verified with some machines increased to 30% higher productivity than when using petroleum oils. Overall an average of 25% increase in feed rate (productivity) was realized. Additionally, a noticeable reduction in the number of retooling events for each station was documented. Previously, using petroleum neat oil, each spindle had to be retooled twice per day for about 15 minutes of downtime. Using soy oil the frequency was cut in half, resulting in only one retooling event per day. This reduction in retooling further increased productivity as well as cut the cost of retooling by 50%, potentially saving over $66,000 per year. Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc is the leading provider of bio-based lubricants and greases in the United States. These products are based on exclusive biotech-based technology, formulated with renewable, biodegradable USA-grown vegetable oils. These lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids are environmentally friendly and meet or exceed industry standards. 5 http://www.elmusa.com/ The reduction in retooling cut the cost of retooling by 50%, saving over $66,000 per year. Following the test period, Miller Products Company decided to make a full conversion to soy oil based on the a 20-30% increase in productivity and 50% reduction in retooling costs. The cost for complete shop conversion was $23,000. The petroleum oil could have been consumed but the plant manager was anxious to complete the conversion to soy to realize the increased productivity and reduced tooling costs as soon as possible. Technology Description (P2 Application) Metal working fluids basically come in two types: water-soluble coolants and neat (straight) oil. Neat oil is required for difficult processes that require the highest level of lubricity. Neat oil is the most expensive metal working fluid due to the high volume of product used. Therefore, is only used in shops only when specialty work requires it. The use of soy oil for metalworking began as an alternative to conventional products (petroleum-based, synthetics and semi-synthetics). Soy oil, like many other ag-based oils, exhibits superior lubricity in many industrial applications. Additionally, many companies are interested in biodegradable products, especially those developed from renewable resources that help agribusiness. Specifically, soy oils have the following advantages over conventional products: 1) produce less smoke and mist for reduced inhalation problems 2) contain no chlorine or sulfur 3) reduce or eliminate dermatitis issues 4) reduce retooling costs 5) increase productivity (or feed) rates. Several steps are necessary to convert metal ores into useful metal products. These steps are conducted by businesses in the metal working industries; specifically classified by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 3400-3499.2 The fabricated metal industry shapes products from stock material through one or more machining processes. Metals may be shaped by using heat-treating or cold pressure methods. Cold pressure methods shape the work piece by applying direct physical pressure to cold metal. Shaping operations include shearing (e.g. punching), forming (e.g. spinning or drawing), and machining processes. Machining operations require the use of machining tools to refine the shape of the work piece by removing small amounts of material. Examples of machining processes include drilling, milling, turning, planning, sawing and grinding. Machining processes use various products in the processes such as cutting fluids, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cooling or quench oils, and possibly cleaning solutions. Machining involves high-pressure, metal on metal moving contacts between tool and work piece. To reduce the heat and friction caused by these operations, metal working fluids (MWFs) are circulated over the work surfaces. These fluids are used to: - Control and reduce the temperature of tools and work surfaces; - Reduce friction and vibration by acting as a lubricant; - Wash away chips and metal debris; - Improve the quality of the machined surface; and - Inhibit corrosion and rust on newly exposed surfaces. Environmental, Health, and Regulatory Background (Environmental Benefits) Neat oils contain additives to improve performance and inhibit rust and corrosion. Traditionally, petroleum products contain wetting agents to increase lubricity as well as extreme pressure additives such as sulfur and chlorine.3 These additives enhance the anti-welding properties and improve lubrication. However, neat oils have poor heat dissipating properties and therefore, increase fire risk. They may also create smoke in the shop that results in a poor work environment. Petroleum oils can cause folliculitis and oil acne by blocking skin or hair follicles. 4 Soybean oil has a higher molecular weight and flash point when compared to petroleum oil. These properties help soy oil bond well with metals serving as an effective friction reducer (lubricant). They also decrease heating, minimizing smoke and mist problems by not burning off at high temperature points such as the tool-to-part contact point. Soy oil also include reduction or elimination of dermatitis due to its compatibility with natural skin oils and the lack of harsh chemical additives. The reduced wear on tools and machinery is an environmental benefit by enhancing the longevity of these durable goods. One of the most obvious environmental benefits of soy is that it���s a biodegradable product that comes from a renewable resource. Regulatory Using straight oils for machining in this shop eliminated spent metalworking fluids as a waste stream since all of the product (whether soy or petroleum) is consumed in the process. During the conversion from petroleum-based MWFs to the ELM soy product, used oil was generated. The used metalworking fluid was recycled by a local used oil marketer under the Used Oil Management Standards (40CFR279). Disposal is not usually an issue with the neat oil in this shop. The central reservoir system is equipped with a centrifuge that removes the metal fines and continually recycles the oil. The soy oil is being used in the same recovery system without any modification. The metal fines are recycled. Outcomes Pollutant Reduction Outcomes Every industrial process has inputs and outputs. Material that is not incorporated into the finished product eventually becomes a waste. Implementing pollution prevention can increase industrial efficiency and potentially decrease costs. Hazardous material reduced in pounds per year: 5,000 pounds per year The shop���s increase in productivity by an average of 25% equates to a reduction in material usage of 5,000 pounds per year. Environmental Health Outcomes The health and safety benefits of soy MWFs include reduced dermatitis issues and reduced smoke that causes inhalation problems. Soy oil���s superior adhesion properties also reduce safety concerns by not creating slippery work surfaces. Substitution of a petroleum product with a biodegradable product manufactured from a renewable resource that benefitsagribusiness has many known environmental benefits. ���Businesses can improve the work environment for their employees by using biochemicals and thus reduce health and safety risks. Plant matter-derived chemicals are typically lower in toxicity, flammability and corrosivity than their petrochemical counterparts.���5 Economic Outcomes Increased productivity and reduced retooling costs are the most significant economic benefit of this pollution prevention application. The cost benefit analysis provided here is an extrapolation for an entire production year based on the data collected during the test period. The shop rate was based on an average rate for the industry. This shop preferred not to publish an exact shop rate as their rates vary. The cost calculator developed to estimate the benefits of switching to soy oil is available at http://www.iwrc.org/netsb/. Cost of Petroleum Product................. $6.49 per gallon Cost of Soy Product.... .. $11.53 per gallon Average shop hourly .......... $75.00 System capacity.................. 1500 gallons Annual make up................ 1000 gallons Cost of Petroleum MWF annually at $6.49 per gallon........ $16,225.00 In-house sharpening of high-speed circular form tools was conducted twice per day for about 15 minutes for each spindle (40) on 252 production days per year. 0.25 hours X $75 shop rate X 40 spindles X 252 days = $132,300 Retooling cost annually with petroleum..................... $132,300.00 Annual cost of using petroleum at baseline production rate....... $148,525.00 Cost of Soy MWF annually at $11.53 per gallon...... $28,825.00 Retooling cost annually with Soy (doubled the life of the tools).... $66,150.00 Annual cost of using soy............................... $94,975.00 Annual savings of using soy MWF................... $53,550.00 Estimated increased productivity by 25%................ $1,058,400.00 Projected total cost savings estimated increase in productivity........ $1,111,950.00 http://www.elmusa.com/products/data_sheets/pdf/soyeasy_unicut.pdf located on the manufacturer���s website at http://www.elmusa.com/index.html. For the Material Safety Data Sheet see http://www.elmusa.com/products/MSDS/pdf/soyeasy_unicut_msds.pdf. 2 Guyer, Howard H., Industrial Processes and Waste Stream Management. John Wiley Sons, Inc. 1998, Chapter 14. 3 Cutting Fluid Management for Small Machining Operations: A Practical Pollution Prevention Guide, 3rd Edition. Iowa Waste Reduction Center, 2003. http://www.iwrc.org/downloads/pdf/cuttingFluid03.pdf. 4 ���Prevention of Skin Problems when Working with Metal Working Fluids��� Technical Report 55-7-2001, July 2001. Washington State Department of Labor and Industry. http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Dermatitis/files/mwf_skin.pdf. 5 Institute for Local Self-reliance website for The Carbohydrate Economy Clearinghouse at http://www.carbohydrateeconomy.org/html/biochem.htm#anchor2. New Environmental Technologies for Small Business, of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa, is funded through the US EPA Region 7 grant number X-98753501-0. For more information contact the IWRC at 319-273-8905 or www.IWRC.org/NETSB Green Unikleen 1223 Green Unikleen - All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser. Green Unikleen is an environmentally-friendly, Green Seal Certified cleaner/degreaser concentrate. It is safe to use on any washable surface. ATTRIBUTES �� Non-Toxic �� 100% Biodegradable �� 100% Water Soluble �� Non Caustic �� No VOCs �� Non-Corrosive �� Non-Allergenic �� No Carcinogenic Materials �� Neutral pH �� No Fumes or Odors CONTAINS - NO Harmful Bleach or Ammonia - NO Butyl - NO Acids - NO Alkali - NO Glycol Ethers - NO Phosphates BENEFITS Performance: * Effective for removing oil, grease, light carbon, graphite, fuel/oil spills, smoke/soot, stubborn soil, lubricating compound���.. and more. * Leaves a residue-free surface for welding, plating, or painting Safety: * Only degreaser in the world with Green Seal Certification for Degreasing (GS-34). * Certified as Clean Air Solvent by Air Quality Management District. * Meets or exceeds guidelines of EPA, OSHA, USDA. * Safe for use by people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. * Safe for use with food service equipment ���NSA Certified * Will not irritate skin, eyes, or lungs. * Safe for people, animals, or plants Versatility Cleans any washable surface or fabric ��All floor surfaces �� Machinery �� Tools �� Autos �� Boats �� Heavy equipment �� Waste Containers �� Tankers �� Countertops �� Plastic �� Porcelain �� All metals �� Grout �� Tiles �� Painted surfaces �� Carpets �� Upholstery �� Leather �� Fiberglass �� Marble �� and more! Can be used with all types of application equipment: �� Mop and bucket �� Pump Sprayer �� Pressure Washer �� Steam Cleaners �� Dip Tanks �� Ultra-sonic tanks �� Floor Scrubbers �� ANY machine or manual cleaning methodCoolant Recycling Pioneer Master Chemical Corporation Introduces Green Policy Master Chemical Corporation has introduced its Green Policy which focuses on protecting people, planet, and profitability. The company, known as the originators of coolant recycling, traces its history of environmentalism back more than half a century. Master Chemical was green long before people were talking about green or the environment, said Chairman and CEO, Joe H. Wright. Master Chemical was one of the first companies in the world to voluntarily and rigorously test its products for safety--a practice that continues to this day. With the introduction of the breakthrough XYBEX total coolant recycling system in the 1970s, Master Chemical virtually eliminated the need for coolant waste disposal. This historical concern for safety, conservation, and innovation has infused the development of its products and services--and its future direction. Master Chemicals belief in the vital importance of protecting people, planet, and profitability is the foundation of its Green Policy. Master Chemicals Green Policy addresses actions taken to protect people, citing that its formulations are made exclusively with high-purity raw materials. Final formulations are put through intensive independent testing to ensure a safer work environment. The Green Policy also describes the companys extensive education and training about appropriate usage of Master Chemical products and workplace safety overall. According to Mr. Wright, the Green Policy describes some of the companys early environmental accomplishments and goes on to detail current and planned initiatives to protect the planet. The company has implemented global office energy reduction and recycling and uses recycled products in its offices and plants. Our global coolant management programs and recycling systems continue to reduce industrial waste, which lessens impact on the environment, he said. Master Chemical will continue to factor safety, conservation and cost reduction in meeting the stringent needs and standards of the future, added Mr. Wright. Profitability is the third category addressed in Master Chemicals Green Policy. For Master Chemical, profitability means not only creating products and solutions that reduce cost, but also working closely with its distributors and customers to identify and solve problems in the field. Master Chemical distributors are trained to provide multiple solutions including process improvements designed to increase throughput or reduce product usage. The Green Policy cites the many ways that Master Chemical impacts its customers profitability such as cutting costs with coolant management systems and recycling equipment; providing training to ensure cost reductions when recycling systems are used; lowering waste-related expenditures through recycling; reducing hauling and shipping charges; and lessening energy usage in metalworking and cleaning. The policy mentions plans for the future; including partnering with like-minded global organizations and developing even more efficient systems and formulations. Master Chemicals Green Policy can be found on the companys website at http://www.masterchemical.com. About Master Chemical Corporation Master Chemical Corporation was founded on November 13, 1951. Since then, working closely with the worldwide metalworking community, Master Chemical Corporation has developed and marketed a full line of specialty cutting and grinding fluids, cutting oils, concentrated washing and cleaning compounds, and rust preventives all under the TRIM Brand trademark. These products are both environmentally sound and when used in conjunction with Master Chemicals XYBEX Coolant Recycling and Filtration Systems, are the most durable and stable products available anywhere today. Master Chemical has always been committed to the safety of the people who use our products, the protection of our planet and the environment we live in, and the overall impact on our customers profitability. For further information please visit http://www.masterchemical.com P. O. L. Sorb absorbs at a rate of approximately one pound of product per gallon of oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... Oil weighs approximately eight pounds).P. O. L. 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| description | Biodegradable lubricants,Performance Bio Lubes, PBL, Cutting, Drawing, Forming, Quenching, Rolling, Slideway, Stamping and Tapping Oils and Coolants Gear Oils, Bar Chain Lubricant, Concrete Form Release and Dust Suppressant,Industrial and Food Grade Hydraulic Fluids, Food Machinery Lubes and Greases Railroad Curve for Wayside and Hy-rail Application, Heavy Duty Truck Grease, Multi-Purpose Grease, Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease Metalworking Tank Side Additives and Cleaners Environmentally Friendly Metalworking Lubricants Fluids: SoyEasy* Cool - Semi-synthetic Coolants - XXL, XXL PLUS, GHP -Formulated for general purpose cutting and grinding and high pressure grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming. -Gear cutting incl: hobbing, gun drilling, broaching and shaping -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. -Excellent for ferrous material, cast iron and aluminum. SoyEasy* Cutting Oils - Premium Dual Purpose, Tri-Purpose Lightweight -General purpose cutting and grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming -Gear cutting, broaching, gun drilling and screw machining -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. CoolWay* Slideway Lubricant - ISO 46 - 68 - 220 -Formulated for ways and other sliding surfaces of machine tools such as grinders, milling machines, planers and saw guides. -For use on all flat or V-shaped surfaces. -Recommended for both vertical and horizontal ways. SoyEasy* Draw - Heavy Duty Drawing Fluid -Formulated for stamping, drawing, forming, blanking and spinning. -Good for most metal types. -Applies by brushing, dipping, spraying or other methods SoyEasy* Metal Forming Fluid -Formulated for all types of metal forming. -Highly effective on all metals including aluminum and stainless steel. -Formulated for hand applications - lighter formula for spray applications - special formulation for deep stamping SoyEasy* OGL - Open Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. SoyEasy* Quench Oil -Formulated for all types of metal quenching. -Highly effective on all metals incl aluminum and stainless steel. SoyEasy* Tap - Tapping Drilling Fluid -Formulated for all industrial tapping, drilling and reaming operations. -Can be used on both manual or CNC machines -Highly effective on all metals incl. aluminum and stainless steel. -Recommended where surface finish and longer tool life desired. SoyEasy ThreadZ* - Threading Fluid -Extends tool life and produces the smoothest, cleanest threads ever. -Outstanding performance in pipe threading both internal and external using taps, dies or chasers. -Ultimate product for mechanical contractors and sprinkler system installers threading pipe with Landis or Rigid style machines. -Can also be used on both manual or CNC machining centers. -Highly effective on all ferrous alloys,but not to be used on copper or brass. -Environmentally friendly means it can be used on job-site without clean-up worries. Specialty Products ELM Bar Chain Lubricant -Recommended for use in all types of chain saws. -Replaces and mixes freely with petroleum-based bar chain oils -Conveyor and lubricating drive chains -Suitable for both automatic and manual applications ELM 80W90 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. -For use where industrial gear oils are specified. Hydraulic Fluids - All of our Hydraulic Fluids are advanced Biobased oils formulated with the best optimized USA grown natural seed oils that surpass the lubricity of most conventional oils. They protect against wear, have high flash points for added safety and are readily biodegradable. EnviroLift* - Elevator Hydraulic Oil -Specially engineered for elevator hydraulic systems -Recommended for systems having underground hydraulic lines -Specially recommended for aging underground lines that may leak -Recommended for Green Building Council, LEED Projects SoyFluid* Hydraulic All Season (ISO 32) -Formulated for industrial hydraulic systems operating in all seasons -Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid* Hydraulic Food Grade -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of major food and meat processing plants. -Excellent for large or small cylinders, motors and hydraulic components. Ideal for general hydraulic near water or in environmentally sensitive applications. -Wherever USDA H-1 Hydraulic Oils are specified SoyFluid* Hydraulic Industrial (ISO 46 68) -Formulated for all industrial hydraulic systems - Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid Hydraulic Universal Tractor -Designed for equipment using a shared hydraulic fluid reservoir operating clutches, brakes and lift systems Greases SoyGrease* - Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease - Biodegradable -Recommended for use in semi-truck fifth wheels. -Perfect for trailer hitches and other mechanical joints. SoyGrease* - Food Machinery NLGI Grade 1 2 - Premium Biodegradable -Meets the demanding application of the food processing and beverage industries. Excellent for lubrication of bearing, grease lubricated gears and machine slides. SoyGrease* - Heavy Duty Truck Grease - Extreme Pressure -Designed for bearings, chassis and fifth wheel lubrication. -Recommended for most fleet and industrial applications. -Ideal for heavy load applications, designed for extreme pressure. -Engineered for off-highway equipment. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. SoyTrak* - Multi-Season, Summer, Winter Arctic Blend Grease - Biodegradable Rail Curve Lubricant -Formulated to reduce friction in high traffic curves. -Recommended for heavy load applications such as coal trains. -Ideal for use at all railroads using wayside application methods. -Designed for wayside applicators with high temp requirements. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. GREEN UNIKLEEN HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER Green Unikleen Heavy Duty Degreaser is a water-based emulsion and considered NON-Hazardous under OSHA and WHMIS hazard communication standard. NONE of the products ingredients are found on any list of hazardous or carcinogenic chemical agents, or materials generated by them. This product contains NO chemicals, subject to SARA. NON-Hazardous, NON-Toxic, NO VOCs, NO Odor, 100% Environmentally Safe, 100% Biodegradable, NON-Allergenic, NON-Corrosive. The Big Picture Commercial and industrial cleaning products can contain a brew of toxic chemicals and can cause injury to those who use them, as well as for anyone else in the products breathing space. Janitors and building maintenance workers cite safety as their number-one job concern. Products safer for human users also are safer for the environment and can replace more-toxic products. Context Six out of every 100 janitors have lost-work time injuries each year, including eye injuries or irritations, skin irritations or burns, and respiratory problems resulting from the inhalation of chemical fumes. The most dangerous cleaning products cause cancer, contribute to global warming, or are ozone-depleting substances. Many commonly used products can cause blindness, burn skin, interfere with the endocrine system of humans and animals, and, through the skin or inhalation, damage the kidneys, liver, developing fetuses, and the nervous system. Other products may irritate the skin and eyes, degrade indoor air quality, and add zinc or hydrocarbon to the buildings sewage discharge. Most businesses can reduce risk of injury from chemicals by replacing the most dangerous cleaning products with safer ones, by reducing the total number of chemicals used, and by following safety measures. Environmental benefits are equally important, but for many businesses, they are a secondary reason for using safer chemicals. Key Players Federal and local governments are initiating pilot projects to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of environmental cleaning products. Results of these pilot projects can help businesses determine which products to choose and how to implement the changeover. Product vendors often can reformulate current products to reduce or eliminate hazard chemicals. Cleaning products must meet standards in order to label themselves environmental. In the United States, that includes meeting the requirements for labeling established by Green Seal; accepted products can display the Green Seal label. Getting Down to Business Commitment from management is essential in making the change from conventional cleaning products to greener products. Businesses must also educate users with on-site demonstrations and follow-up education. Polaris Building Maintenance in California previously used more than 30 cleaning products, mainly petroleum-based. After working with its vendors to reformulate the products, Polaris now uses 10 water-based cleaning products. Polaris retrained its entire janitorial crew to work with the reformulated products. Initially not all employees wanted to change the products they used. However, company management strongly supported the changeover, and in time the entire janitorial crew adopted the new products. A Santa Clara County, Calif. project worked with 47 maintenance contract organizations employing 6,800 janitors and custodians. Each year these workers use chemical products that contained 400,000 pounds of hazardous materials. The project found that by changing to safer chemicals, using fewer products, and utilizing other techniques, the amount of hazardous materials could be reduced by 131,000 pounds per year. The Upside Worker safety can be greatly improved by using less-toxic cleaning products. Less harmful impact on the environment. Traditional cleaning products contribute to global warming, ozone depletion, and can add dangerous chemicals to building sewage discharges. Reality Check More effort required to clean. Many environmental products need more surface exposure time in order to clean, requiring more effort from the user. Workers may express initial resistance to switching products. Thorough education is necessary to show users how to properly use products. Generally, even though some environmental products may require more effort to use, workers often embrace the safety aspect. Local stores or product vendors often dont carry environmentally preferred cleaning products because of the perception that these products carry a lower profit margin or are in sufficient demand. Buyers may have to investigate alternative sources of these products. Action Plan Two segments of business can make use of environmental cleaning products: janitorial and custodial contractors or building maintenance workers; and manufacturers, which can implement more environmentally benign cleaning practices in their manufacturing and clean-up processes. General facility cleaning product switchover requires: Commitment and support from management. Involvement of purchasing agents. Assessment of current chemical products - determine which should be discontinued immediately, and which are less harmful to health and to the environment. Replacement of high-toxic products with less-toxic ones - find products without toxic chemicals, and with other environmental attributes such as recycled packaging. Proper education of end-users on use of new products by qualified instructors. Reduced chemical use - clean only when needed, rather than by schedule, dilute toxic chemicals and use chemicals sparingly. Other cleaning reduction strategies - limit dirt entry into the building with cleanable floor mats, increase carpet vacuuming. Safety in storage and mixing of chemicals - dont store incompatible chemicals near each other, wear safety goggles, rotate stock, and follow all product safety measures. Manufacturing cleaning processes action steps: Use aqueous cleaning, rather than solvent-based cleaning. The wastewater discharge from aqueous cleaning must be properly disposed of and/or treated. Use supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) cleaning for precision cleaning applications in which parts have intricate geometries or for applications in which parts are sensitive to water or high temperature. High initial capital costs make this technology prohibitive to most users.P.O.L. SORB The BEST activated peat moss for hydrocarbon based spills! Absorbs at a rate of One pound of product per Gallon of Oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... oil weighs approximately eight pounds) The choice of US Government agencies throughout the world! GrimeZymes Breakthrough Technology for Industrial Strength Cleaning Promotes Natural Breakdown of Grease and Oils Eliminates the use of Toxic Solvents. Tough on Gunk, Kind to the Environment. Removes Heavy Grime! Aqua Sorb�� Granular sodium polyacrylate Super Absorbent for water based spills. Aqua Sorb �� for Pets Farm Animals Super Cleaner Deodorizer for pet accidents Quik Solid Granular multi-cross-linked polymer for the treatment of nuclear wastewater. Sterling Tool Supply can help in your efforts at Green Manufacturing. Call Us Toll Free at 1-866-929-7200ELM Soy-Based Lubricants Product: NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil Process: Gear Shaper / Tool Sharpening Savings: $24,000.00 Background The world���s leading international manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry, and lawn and turf care equipment was seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce cost and improve the environmental sustainability of their operations. Situation The Company desired to reduce the maintenance cost of cutting tools, specifically the High Speed Helical Shaper Cutter. The operation was using Henkel Circlene FG20 petroleum-based metalworking fluid. It required 60 minutes to re-sharpen the dull tool at a cost of $34.80 per tool. Solution Recharged the system with NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil. Benefits NuCut Plus dramatically extended tool life. The number of pieces cut between tool changes increased from 29 to 44 pieces, a 52% increase. NuCut Plus reduced grinding time from 60 minutes to 35 minutes, a 25 minute reduction. This represented a savings of 42%. NuCut Plus improved the tool performance because the tool held its cutting edge, performed better, reduced sharpening error and improved finish. NuCut Plus is Soy-Based so the company was able to use a product manufactured from a renewable resource. It is biodegradable so it is friendly to the environment. Annual Savings Current Cost: $51,956 Savings: $24,800 Percentage Saving: 47.7% Payback Period: 2 Months Your company can see these same cost reductions by using this Bio-Based Technology. Give us a call. Toll Free 1-866-929-7200 An in-depth veiw of Elm Cost Savings at a Screw Machine House: Soy Metal Working Fluid Miller Products Company Osceola, Iowa Bill Frosch billf@millerproductsco.com 641-342-2103 Number of employee: 40 Industry: Metal Fabrication Process: Machining Waste Reduced: Oil Substance: Cutting fluid Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs 50% by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products Company 1015 N. Main, Dept. TR Osceola, IA 50213 http://www.millerproductsco.com Miller Products Company, a manufacturer of screw machine products and turned parts located in Osceola, Iowa, began testing soy neat oil in Spring 2006. The company is a leading manufacturer of trailer pins with worldwide distribution. Bill Frosch, Plant Engineer, was interested in trying soy metal working fluids because he felt that it is important to close the loop as a supplier to agribusiness. He was pleasantly surprised to find that the soy product���s performance was superior to petroleum straight oil. Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs in half by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products machining capacities range in size from 1/4 to 3-1/2 diameter bar stock. Miller Products features multiple spindle, CNC and single spindle screw Machines with complete secondary operations including in-house zinc plating, centerless grinding and vertical CNC. Contract screw machine products are available in long and short runs. Stock items include: lock pins, hitch pins, snap lock pins bent pins. Founded in 1936, Miller Products has been a reliable employer and a good community steward. The company was interested in the positive environmental image as an immeasurable benefit of pollution prevention. The company has been ISO9000 certified for many years and was interested in capitalizing on an increasingly precious public relations commodity: green street credit. Small Business Placement Description Soy metal working fluid replaced straight petroleum oil in several test machines. As the test period proceeded, additional machine stations were converted to soy oil. The shop has a central reservoir system so the test machines were isolated to ensure that no soy neat oil was mixed into the central system and no petroleum make up oil was added to the test stations. The machines were single and multi-spindle stations. An immediate increase in tool life (or reduction in retooling) was identified. The product placed was Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. (ELM) SoyEasy UNI-Cut���, a universal cutting,way,and hydraulic fluid. Formulated with the best- optimized USA-grown natural seed oils and select additives, it surpasses the lubricity and performance of conventional metalworking fluids.1 As the test period continued, the machine feed rates were increased at each station. A minimum increase in feed of 20% was verified with some machines increased to 30% higher productivity than when using petroleum oils. Overall an average of 25% increase in feed rate (productivity) was realized. Additionally, a noticeable reduction in the number of retooling events for each station was documented. Previously, using petroleum neat oil, each spindle had to be retooled twice per day for about 15 minutes of downtime. Using soy oil the frequency was cut in half, resulting in only one retooling event per day. This reduction in retooling further increased productivity as well as cut the cost of retooling by 50%, potentially saving over $66,000 per year. Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc is the leading provider of bio-based lubricants and greases in the United States. These products are based on exclusive biotech-based technology, formulated with renewable, biodegradable USA-grown vegetable oils. These lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids are environmentally friendly and meet or exceed industry standards. 5 http://www.elmusa.com/ The reduction in retooling cut the cost of retooling by 50%, saving over $66,000 per year. Following the test period, Miller Products Company decided to make a full conversion to soy oil based on the a 20-30% increase in productivity and 50% reduction in retooling costs. The cost for complete shop conversion was $23,000. The petroleum oil could have been consumed but the plant manager was anxious to complete the conversion to soy to realize the increased productivity and reduced tooling costs as soon as possible. Technology Description (P2 Application) Metal working fluids basically come in two types: water-soluble coolants and neat (straight) oil. Neat oil is required for difficult processes that require the highest level of lubricity. Neat oil is the most expensive metal working fluid due to the high volume of product used. Therefore, is only used in shops only when specialty work requires it. The use of soy oil for metalworking began as an alternative to conventional products (petroleum-based, synthetics and semi-synthetics). Soy oil, like many other ag-based oils, exhibits superior lubricity in many industrial applications. Additionally, many companies are interested in biodegradable products, especially those developed from renewable resources that help agribusiness. Specifically, soy oils have the following advantages over conventional products: 1) produce less smoke and mist for reduced inhalation problems 2) contain no chlorine or sulfur 3) reduce or eliminate dermatitis issues 4) reduce retooling costs 5) increase productivity (or feed) rates. Several steps are necessary to convert metal ores into useful metal products. These steps are conducted by businesses in the metal working industries; specifically classified by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 3400-3499.2 The fabricated metal industry shapes products from stock material through one or more machining processes. Metals may be shaped by using heat-treating or cold pressure methods. Cold pressure methods shape the work piece by applying direct physical pressure to cold metal. Shaping operations include shearing (e.g. punching), forming (e.g. spinning or drawing), and machining processes. Machining operations require the use of machining tools to refine the shape of the work piece by removing small amounts of material. Examples of machining processes include drilling, milling, turning, planning, sawing and grinding. Machining processes use various products in the processes such as cutting fluids, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cooling or quench oils, and possibly cleaning solutions. Machining involves high-pressure, metal on metal moving contacts between tool and work piece. To reduce the heat and friction caused by these operations, metal working fluids (MWFs) are circulated over the work surfaces. These fluids are used to: - Control and reduce the temperature of tools and work surfaces; - Reduce friction and vibration by acting as a lubricant; - Wash away chips and metal debris; - Improve the quality of the machined surface; and - Inhibit corrosion and rust on newly exposed surfaces. Environmental, Health, and Regulatory Background (Environmental Benefits) Neat oils contain additives to improve performance and inhibit rust and corrosion. Traditionally, petroleum products contain wetting agents to increase lubricity as well as extreme pressure additives such as sulfur and chlorine.3 These additives enhance the anti-welding properties and improve lubrication. However, neat oils have poor heat dissipating properties and therefore, increase fire risk. They may also create smoke in the shop that results in a poor work environment. Petroleum oils can cause folliculitis and oil acne by blocking skin or hair follicles. 4 Soybean oil has a higher molecular weight and flash point when compared to petroleum oil. These properties help soy oil bond well with metals serving as an effective friction reducer (lubricant). They also decrease heating, minimizing smoke and mist problems by not burning off at high temperature points such as the tool-to-part contact point. Soy oil also include reduction or elimination of dermatitis due to its compatibility with natural skin oils and the lack of harsh chemical additives. The reduced wear on tools and machinery is an environmental benefit by enhancing the longevity of these durable goods. One of the most obvious environmental benefits of soy is that it���s a biodegradable product that comes from a renewable resource. Regulatory Using straight oils for machining in this shop eliminated spent metalworking fluids as a waste stream since all of the product (whether soy or petroleum) is consumed in the process. During the conversion from petroleum-based MWFs to the ELM soy product, used oil was generated. The used metalworking fluid was recycled by a local used oil marketer under the Used Oil Management Standards (40CFR279). Disposal is not usually an issue with the neat oil in this shop. The central reservoir system is equipped with a centrifuge that removes the metal fines and continually recycles the oil. The soy oil is being used in the same recovery system without any modification. The metal fines are recycled. Outcomes Pollutant Reduction Outcomes Every industrial process has inputs and outputs. Material that is not incorporated into the finished product eventually becomes a waste. Implementing pollution prevention can increase industrial efficiency and potentially decrease costs. Hazardous material reduced in pounds per year: 5,000 pounds per year The shop���s increase in productivity by an average of 25% equates to a reduction in material usage of 5,000 pounds per year. Environmental Health Outcomes The health and safety benefits of soy MWFs include reduced dermatitis issues and reduced smoke that causes inhalation problems. Soy oil���s superior adhesion properties also reduce safety concerns by not creating slippery work surfaces. Substitution of a petroleum product with a biodegradable product manufactured from a renewable resource that benefitsagribusiness has many known environmental benefits. ���Businesses can improve the work environment for their employees by using biochemicals and thus reduce health and safety risks. Plant matter-derived chemicals are typically lower in toxicity, flammability and corrosivity than their petrochemical counterparts.���5 Economic Outcomes Increased productivity and reduced retooling costs are the most significant economic benefit of this pollution prevention application. The cost benefit analysis provided here is an extrapolation for an entire production year based on the data collected during the test period. The shop rate was based on an average rate for the industry. This shop preferred not to publish an exact shop rate as their rates vary. The cost calculator developed to estimate the benefits of switching to soy oil is available at http://www.iwrc.org/netsb/. Cost of Petroleum Product................. $6.49 per gallon Cost of Soy Product.... .. $11.53 per gallon Average shop hourly .......... $75.00 System capacity.................. 1500 gallons Annual make up................ 1000 gallons Cost of Petroleum MWF annually at $6.49 per gallon........ $16,225.00 In-house sharpening of high-speed circular form tools was conducted twice per day for about 15 minutes for each spindle (40) on 252 production days per year. 0.25 hours X $75 shop rate X 40 spindles X 252 days = $132,300 Retooling cost annually with petroleum..................... $132,300.00 Annual cost of using petroleum at baseline production rate....... $148,525.00 Cost of Soy MWF annually at $11.53 per gallon...... $28,825.00 Retooling cost annually with Soy (doubled the life of the tools).... $66,150.00 Annual cost of using soy............................... $94,975.00 Annual savings of using soy MWF................... $53,550.00 Estimated increased productivity by 25%................ $1,058,400.00 Projected total cost savings estimated increase in productivity........ $1,111,950.00 http://www.elmusa.com/products/data_sheets/pdf/soyeasy_unicut.pdf located on the manufacturer���s website at http://www.elmusa.com/index.html. For the Material Safety Data Sheet see http://www.elmusa.com/products/MSDS/pdf/soyeasy_unicut_msds.pdf. 2 Guyer, Howard H., Industrial Processes and Waste Stream Management. John Wiley Sons, Inc. 1998, Chapter 14. 3 Cutting Fluid Management for Small Machining Operations: A Practical Pollution Prevention Guide, 3rd Edition. Iowa Waste Reduction Center, 2003. http://www.iwrc.org/downloads/pdf/cuttingFluid03.pdf. 4 ���Prevention of Skin Problems when Working with Metal Working Fluids��� Technical Report 55-7-2001, July 2001. Washington State Department of Labor and Industry. http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Dermatitis/files/mwf_skin.pdf. 5 Institute for Local Self-reliance website for The Carbohydrate Economy Clearinghouse at http://www.carbohydrateeconomy.org/html/biochem.htm#anchor2. New Environmental Technologies for Small Business, of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa, is funded through the US EPA Region 7 grant number X-98753501-0. For more information contact the IWRC at 319-273-8905 or www.IWRC.org/NETSB Green Unikleen 1223 Green Unikleen - All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser. Green Unikleen is an environmentally-friendly, Green Seal Certified cleaner/degreaser concentrate. It is safe to use on any washable surface. ATTRIBUTES �� Non-Toxic �� 100% Biodegradable �� 100% Water Soluble �� Non Caustic �� No VOCs �� Non-Corrosive �� Non-Allergenic �� No Carcinogenic Materials �� Neutral pH �� No Fumes or Odors CONTAINS - NO Harmful Bleach or Ammonia - NO Butyl - NO Acids - NO Alkali - NO Glycol Ethers - NO Phosphates BENEFITS Performance: * Effective for removing oil, grease, light carbon, graphite, fuel/oil spills, smoke/soot, stubborn soil, lubricating compound���.. and more. * Leaves a residue-free surface for welding, plating, or painting Safety: * Only degreaser in the world with Green Seal Certification for Degreasing (GS-34). * Certified as Clean Air Solvent by Air Quality Management District. * Meets or exceeds guidelines of EPA, OSHA, USDA. * Safe for use by people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. * Safe for use with food service equipment ���NSA Certified * Will not irritate skin, eyes, or lungs. * Safe for people, animals, or plants Versatility Cleans any washable surface or fabric ��All floor surfaces �� Machinery �� Tools �� Autos �� Boats �� Heavy equipment �� Waste Containers �� Tankers �� Countertops �� Plastic �� Porcelain �� All metals �� Grout �� Tiles �� Painted surfaces �� Carpets �� Upholstery �� Leather �� Fiberglass �� Marble �� and more! Can be used with all types of application equipment: �� Mop and bucket �� Pump Sprayer �� Pressure Washer �� Steam Cleaners �� Dip Tanks �� Ultra-sonic tanks �� Floor Scrubbers �� ANY machine or manual cleaning methodCoolant Recycling Pioneer Master Chemical Corporation Introduces Green Policy Master Chemical Corporation has introduced its Green Policy which focuses on protecting people, planet, and profitability. The company, known as the originators of coolant recycling, traces its history of environmentalism back more than half a century. Master Chemical was green long before people were talking about green or the environment, said Chairman and CEO, Joe H. Wright. Master Chemical was one of the first companies in the world to voluntarily and rigorously test its products for safety--a practice that continues to this day. With the introduction of the breakthrough XYBEX total coolant recycling system in the 1970s, Master Chemical virtually eliminated the need for coolant waste disposal. This historical concern for safety, conservation, and innovation has infused the development of its products and services--and its future direction. Master Chemicals belief in the vital importance of protecting people, planet, and profitability is the foundation of its Green Policy. Master Chemicals Green Policy addresses actions taken to protect people, citing that its formulations are made exclusively with high-purity raw materials. Final formulations are put through intensive independent testing to ensure a safer work environment. The Green Policy also describes the companys extensive education and training about appropriate usage of Master Chemical products and workplace safety overall. According to Mr. Wright, the Green Policy describes some of the companys early environmental accomplishments and goes on to detail current and planned initiatives to protect the planet. The company has implemented global office energy reduction and recycling and uses recycled products in its offices and plants. Our global coolant management programs and recycling systems continue to reduce industrial waste, which lessens impact on the environment, he said. Master Chemical will continue to factor safety, conservation and cost reduction in meeting the stringent needs and standards of the future, added Mr. Wright. Profitability is the third category addressed in Master Chemicals Green Policy. For Master Chemical, profitability means not only creating products and solutions that reduce cost, but also working closely with its distributors and customers to identify and solve problems in the field. Master Chemical distributors are trained to provide multiple solutions including process improvements designed to increase throughput or reduce product usage. The Green Policy cites the many ways that Master Chemical impacts its customers profitability such as cutting costs with coolant management systems and recycling equipment; providing training to ensure cost reductions when recycling systems are used; lowering waste-related expenditures through recycling; reducing hauling and shipping charges; and lessening energy usage in metalworking and cleaning. The policy mentions plans for the future; including partnering with like-minded global organizations and developing even more efficient systems and formulations. Master Chemicals Green Policy can be found on the companys website at http://www.masterchemical.com. About Master Chemical Corporation Master Chemical Corporation was founded on November 13, 1951. Since then, working closely with the worldwide metalworking community, Master Chemical Corporation has developed and marketed a full line of specialty cutting and grinding fluids, cutting oils, concentrated washing and cleaning compounds, and rust preventives all under the TRIM Brand trademark. These products are both environmentally sound and when used in conjunction with Master Chemicals XYBEX Coolant Recycling and Filtration Systems, are the most durable and stable products available anywhere today. Master Chemical has always been committed to the safety of the people who use our products, the protection of our planet and the environment we live in, and the overall impact on our customers profitability. For further information please visit http://www.masterchemical.com P. O. L. Sorb absorbs at a rate of approximately one pound of product per gallon of oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... Oil weighs approximately eight pounds).P. O. L. 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| abstract | Biodegradable lubricants,Performance Bio Lubes, PBL, Cutting, Drawing, Forming, Quenching, Rolling, Slideway, Stamping and Tapping Oils and Coolants Gear Oils, Bar Chain Lubricant, Concrete Form Release and Dust Suppressant,Industrial and Food Grade Hydraulic Fluids, Food Machinery Lubes and Greases Railroad Curve for Wayside and Hy-rail Application, Heavy Duty Truck Grease, Multi-Purpose Grease, Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease Metalworking Tank Side Additives and Cleaners Environmentally Friendly Metalworking Lubricants Fluids: SoyEasy* Cool - Semi-synthetic Coolants - XXL, XXL PLUS, GHP -Formulated for general purpose cutting and grinding and high pressure grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming. -Gear cutting incl: hobbing, gun drilling, broaching and shaping -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. -Excellent for ferrous material, cast iron and aluminum. SoyEasy* Cutting Oils - Premium Dual Purpose, Tri-Purpose Lightweight -General purpose cutting and grinding. -Milling, tapping and reaming -Gear cutting, broaching, gun drilling and screw machining -Sharpening high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools. CoolWay* Slideway Lubricant - ISO 46 - 68 - 220 -Formulated for ways and other sliding surfaces of machine tools such as grinders, milling machines, planers and saw guides. -For use on all flat or V-shaped surfaces. -Recommended for both vertical and horizontal ways. SoyEasy* Draw - Heavy Duty Drawing Fluid -Formulated for stamping, drawing, forming, blanking and spinning. -Good for most metal types. -Applies by brushing, dipping, spraying or other methods SoyEasy* Metal Forming Fluid -Formulated for all types of metal forming. -Highly effective on all metals including aluminum and stainless steel. -Formulated for hand applications - lighter formula for spray applications - special formulation for deep stamping SoyEasy* OGL - Open Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. SoyEasy* Quench Oil -Formulated for all types of metal quenching. -Highly effective on all metals incl aluminum and stainless steel. SoyEasy* Tap - Tapping Drilling Fluid -Formulated for all industrial tapping, drilling and reaming operations. -Can be used on both manual or CNC machines -Highly effective on all metals incl. aluminum and stainless steel. -Recommended where surface finish and longer tool life desired. SoyEasy ThreadZ* - Threading Fluid -Extends tool life and produces the smoothest, cleanest threads ever. -Outstanding performance in pipe threading both internal and external using taps, dies or chasers. -Ultimate product for mechanical contractors and sprinkler system installers threading pipe with Landis or Rigid style machines. -Can also be used on both manual or CNC machining centers. -Highly effective on all ferrous alloys,but not to be used on copper or brass. -Environmentally friendly means it can be used on job-site without clean-up worries. Specialty Products ELM Bar Chain Lubricant -Recommended for use in all types of chain saws. -Replaces and mixes freely with petroleum-based bar chain oils -Conveyor and lubricating drive chains -Suitable for both automatic and manual applications ELM 80W90 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of gears and drives where heavy loads and high torque are present. -Suited for use where an API GL-5 performance level is specified. -For use where industrial gear oils are specified. Hydraulic Fluids - All of our Hydraulic Fluids are advanced Biobased oils formulated with the best optimized USA grown natural seed oils that surpass the lubricity of most conventional oils. They protect against wear, have high flash points for added safety and are readily biodegradable. EnviroLift* - Elevator Hydraulic Oil -Specially engineered for elevator hydraulic systems -Recommended for systems having underground hydraulic lines -Specially recommended for aging underground lines that may leak -Recommended for Green Building Council, LEED Projects SoyFluid* Hydraulic All Season (ISO 32) -Formulated for industrial hydraulic systems operating in all seasons -Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid* Hydraulic Food Grade -Specifically formulated to meet the demanding applications of major food and meat processing plants. -Excellent for large or small cylinders, motors and hydraulic components. Ideal for general hydraulic near water or in environmentally sensitive applications. -Wherever USDA H-1 Hydraulic Oils are specified SoyFluid* Hydraulic Industrial (ISO 46 68) -Formulated for all industrial hydraulic systems - Particularly suited for use in hydraulic systems near water, in forestry, and in other environmentally sensitive areas SoyFluid Hydraulic Universal Tractor -Designed for equipment using a shared hydraulic fluid reservoir operating clutches, brakes and lift systems Greases SoyGrease* - Semi-Truck Fifth Wheel Grease - Biodegradable -Recommended for use in semi-truck fifth wheels. -Perfect for trailer hitches and other mechanical joints. SoyGrease* - Food Machinery NLGI Grade 1 2 - Premium Biodegradable -Meets the demanding application of the food processing and beverage industries. Excellent for lubrication of bearing, grease lubricated gears and machine slides. SoyGrease* - Heavy Duty Truck Grease - Extreme Pressure -Designed for bearings, chassis and fifth wheel lubrication. -Recommended for most fleet and industrial applications. -Ideal for heavy load applications, designed for extreme pressure. -Engineered for off-highway equipment. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. SoyTrak* - Multi-Season, Summer, Winter Arctic Blend Grease - Biodegradable Rail Curve Lubricant -Formulated to reduce friction in high traffic curves. -Recommended for heavy load applications such as coal trains. -Ideal for use at all railroads using wayside application methods. -Designed for wayside applicators with high temp requirements. -Recommended for environmentally sensitive areas by waterways. GREEN UNIKLEEN HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER Green Unikleen Heavy Duty Degreaser is a water-based emulsion and considered NON-Hazardous under OSHA and WHMIS hazard communication standard. NONE of the products ingredients are found on any list of hazardous or carcinogenic chemical agents, or materials generated by them. This product contains NO chemicals, subject to SARA. NON-Hazardous, NON-Toxic, NO VOCs, NO Odor, 100% Environmentally Safe, 100% Biodegradable, NON-Allergenic, NON-Corrosive. The Big Picture Commercial and industrial cleaning products can contain a brew of toxic chemicals and can cause injury to those who use them, as well as for anyone else in the products breathing space. Janitors and building maintenance workers cite safety as their number-one job concern. Products safer for human users also are safer for the environment and can replace more-toxic products. Context Six out of every 100 janitors have lost-work time injuries each year, including eye injuries or irritations, skin irritations or burns, and respiratory problems resulting from the inhalation of chemical fumes. The most dangerous cleaning products cause cancer, contribute to global warming, or are ozone-depleting substances. Many commonly used products can cause blindness, burn skin, interfere with the endocrine system of humans and animals, and, through the skin or inhalation, damage the kidneys, liver, developing fetuses, and the nervous system. Other products may irritate the skin and eyes, degrade indoor air quality, and add zinc or hydrocarbon to the buildings sewage discharge. Most businesses can reduce risk of injury from chemicals by replacing the most dangerous cleaning products with safer ones, by reducing the total number of chemicals used, and by following safety measures. Environmental benefits are equally important, but for many businesses, they are a secondary reason for using safer chemicals. Key Players Federal and local governments are initiating pilot projects to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of environmental cleaning products. Results of these pilot projects can help businesses determine which products to choose and how to implement the changeover. Product vendors often can reformulate current products to reduce or eliminate hazard chemicals. Cleaning products must meet standards in order to label themselves environmental. In the United States, that includes meeting the requirements for labeling established by Green Seal; accepted products can display the Green Seal label. Getting Down to Business Commitment from management is essential in making the change from conventional cleaning products to greener products. Businesses must also educate users with on-site demonstrations and follow-up education. Polaris Building Maintenance in California previously used more than 30 cleaning products, mainly petroleum-based. After working with its vendors to reformulate the products, Polaris now uses 10 water-based cleaning products. Polaris retrained its entire janitorial crew to work with the reformulated products. Initially not all employees wanted to change the products they used. However, company management strongly supported the changeover, and in time the entire janitorial crew adopted the new products. A Santa Clara County, Calif. project worked with 47 maintenance contract organizations employing 6,800 janitors and custodians. Each year these workers use chemical products that contained 400,000 pounds of hazardous materials. The project found that by changing to safer chemicals, using fewer products, and utilizing other techniques, the amount of hazardous materials could be reduced by 131,000 pounds per year. The Upside Worker safety can be greatly improved by using less-toxic cleaning products. Less harmful impact on the environment. Traditional cleaning products contribute to global warming, ozone depletion, and can add dangerous chemicals to building sewage discharges. Reality Check More effort required to clean. Many environmental products need more surface exposure time in order to clean, requiring more effort from the user. Workers may express initial resistance to switching products. Thorough education is necessary to show users how to properly use products. Generally, even though some environmental products may require more effort to use, workers often embrace the safety aspect. Local stores or product vendors often dont carry environmentally preferred cleaning products because of the perception that these products carry a lower profit margin or are in sufficient demand. Buyers may have to investigate alternative sources of these products. Action Plan Two segments of business can make use of environmental cleaning products: janitorial and custodial contractors or building maintenance workers; and manufacturers, which can implement more environmentally benign cleaning practices in their manufacturing and clean-up processes. General facility cleaning product switchover requires: Commitment and support from management. Involvement of purchasing agents. Assessment of current chemical products - determine which should be discontinued immediately, and which are less harmful to health and to the environment. Replacement of high-toxic products with less-toxic ones - find products without toxic chemicals, and with other environmental attributes such as recycled packaging. Proper education of end-users on use of new products by qualified instructors. Reduced chemical use - clean only when needed, rather than by schedule, dilute toxic chemicals and use chemicals sparingly. Other cleaning reduction strategies - limit dirt entry into the building with cleanable floor mats, increase carpet vacuuming. Safety in storage and mixing of chemicals - dont store incompatible chemicals near each other, wear safety goggles, rotate stock, and follow all product safety measures. Manufacturing cleaning processes action steps: Use aqueous cleaning, rather than solvent-based cleaning. The wastewater discharge from aqueous cleaning must be properly disposed of and/or treated. Use supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) cleaning for precision cleaning applications in which parts have intricate geometries or for applications in which parts are sensitive to water or high temperature. High initial capital costs make this technology prohibitive to most users.P.O.L. SORB The BEST activated peat moss for hydrocarbon based spills! Absorbs at a rate of One pound of product per Gallon of Oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... oil weighs approximately eight pounds) The choice of US Government agencies throughout the world! GrimeZymes Breakthrough Technology for Industrial Strength Cleaning Promotes Natural Breakdown of Grease and Oils Eliminates the use of Toxic Solvents. Tough on Gunk, Kind to the Environment. Removes Heavy Grime! Aqua Sorb�� Granular sodium polyacrylate Super Absorbent for water based spills. Aqua Sorb �� for Pets Farm Animals Super Cleaner Deodorizer for pet accidents Quik Solid Granular multi-cross-linked polymer for the treatment of nuclear wastewater. Sterling Tool Supply can help in your efforts at Green Manufacturing. Call Us Toll Free at 1-866-929-7200ELM Soy-Based Lubricants Product: NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil Process: Gear Shaper / Tool Sharpening Savings: $24,000.00 Background The world���s leading international manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry, and lawn and turf care equipment was seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce cost and improve the environmental sustainability of their operations. Situation The Company desired to reduce the maintenance cost of cutting tools, specifically the High Speed Helical Shaper Cutter. The operation was using Henkel Circlene FG20 petroleum-based metalworking fluid. It required 60 minutes to re-sharpen the dull tool at a cost of $34.80 per tool. Solution Recharged the system with NuCut Plus Soy-Based Cutting Oil. Benefits NuCut Plus dramatically extended tool life. The number of pieces cut between tool changes increased from 29 to 44 pieces, a 52% increase. NuCut Plus reduced grinding time from 60 minutes to 35 minutes, a 25 minute reduction. This represented a savings of 42%. NuCut Plus improved the tool performance because the tool held its cutting edge, performed better, reduced sharpening error and improved finish. NuCut Plus is Soy-Based so the company was able to use a product manufactured from a renewable resource. It is biodegradable so it is friendly to the environment. Annual Savings Current Cost: $51,956 Savings: $24,800 Percentage Saving: 47.7% Payback Period: 2 Months Your company can see these same cost reductions by using this Bio-Based Technology. Give us a call. Toll Free 1-866-929-7200 An in-depth veiw of Elm Cost Savings at a Screw Machine House: Soy Metal Working Fluid Miller Products Company Osceola, Iowa Bill Frosch billf@millerproductsco.com 641-342-2103 Number of employee: 40 Industry: Metal Fabrication Process: Machining Waste Reduced: Oil Substance: Cutting fluid Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs 50% by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products Company 1015 N. Main, Dept. TR Osceola, IA 50213 http://www.millerproductsco.com Miller Products Company, a manufacturer of screw machine products and turned parts located in Osceola, Iowa, began testing soy neat oil in Spring 2006. The company is a leading manufacturer of trailer pins with worldwide distribution. Bill Frosch, Plant Engineer, was interested in trying soy metal working fluids because he felt that it is important to close the loop as a supplier to agribusiness. He was pleasantly surprised to find that the soy product���s performance was superior to petroleum straight oil. Miller Products realized a 20-30% increase in productivity and cut retooling costs in half by switching to soy metal working fluid. Miller Products machining capacities range in size from 1/4 to 3-1/2 diameter bar stock. Miller Products features multiple spindle, CNC and single spindle screw Machines with complete secondary operations including in-house zinc plating, centerless grinding and vertical CNC. Contract screw machine products are available in long and short runs. Stock items include: lock pins, hitch pins, snap lock pins bent pins. Founded in 1936, Miller Products has been a reliable employer and a good community steward. The company was interested in the positive environmental image as an immeasurable benefit of pollution prevention. The company has been ISO9000 certified for many years and was interested in capitalizing on an increasingly precious public relations commodity: green street credit. Small Business Placement Description Soy metal working fluid replaced straight petroleum oil in several test machines. As the test period proceeded, additional machine stations were converted to soy oil. The shop has a central reservoir system so the test machines were isolated to ensure that no soy neat oil was mixed into the central system and no petroleum make up oil was added to the test stations. The machines were single and multi-spindle stations. An immediate increase in tool life (or reduction in retooling) was identified. The product placed was Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. (ELM) SoyEasy UNI-Cut���, a universal cutting,way,and hydraulic fluid. Formulated with the best- optimized USA-grown natural seed oils and select additives, it surpasses the lubricity and performance of conventional metalworking fluids.1 As the test period continued, the machine feed rates were increased at each station. A minimum increase in feed of 20% was verified with some machines increased to 30% higher productivity than when using petroleum oils. Overall an average of 25% increase in feed rate (productivity) was realized. Additionally, a noticeable reduction in the number of retooling events for each station was documented. Previously, using petroleum neat oil, each spindle had to be retooled twice per day for about 15 minutes of downtime. Using soy oil the frequency was cut in half, resulting in only one retooling event per day. This reduction in retooling further increased productivity as well as cut the cost of retooling by 50%, potentially saving over $66,000 per year. Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc is the leading provider of bio-based lubricants and greases in the United States. These products are based on exclusive biotech-based technology, formulated with renewable, biodegradable USA-grown vegetable oils. These lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids are environmentally friendly and meet or exceed industry standards. 5 http://www.elmusa.com/ The reduction in retooling cut the cost of retooling by 50%, saving over $66,000 per year. Following the test period, Miller Products Company decided to make a full conversion to soy oil based on the a 20-30% increase in productivity and 50% reduction in retooling costs. The cost for complete shop conversion was $23,000. The petroleum oil could have been consumed but the plant manager was anxious to complete the conversion to soy to realize the increased productivity and reduced tooling costs as soon as possible. Technology Description (P2 Application) Metal working fluids basically come in two types: water-soluble coolants and neat (straight) oil. Neat oil is required for difficult processes that require the highest level of lubricity. Neat oil is the most expensive metal working fluid due to the high volume of product used. Therefore, is only used in shops only when specialty work requires it. The use of soy oil for metalworking began as an alternative to conventional products (petroleum-based, synthetics and semi-synthetics). Soy oil, like many other ag-based oils, exhibits superior lubricity in many industrial applications. Additionally, many companies are interested in biodegradable products, especially those developed from renewable resources that help agribusiness. Specifically, soy oils have the following advantages over conventional products: 1) produce less smoke and mist for reduced inhalation problems 2) contain no chlorine or sulfur 3) reduce or eliminate dermatitis issues 4) reduce retooling costs 5) increase productivity (or feed) rates. Several steps are necessary to convert metal ores into useful metal products. These steps are conducted by businesses in the metal working industries; specifically classified by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 3400-3499.2 The fabricated metal industry shapes products from stock material through one or more machining processes. Metals may be shaped by using heat-treating or cold pressure methods. Cold pressure methods shape the work piece by applying direct physical pressure to cold metal. Shaping operations include shearing (e.g. punching), forming (e.g. spinning or drawing), and machining processes. Machining operations require the use of machining tools to refine the shape of the work piece by removing small amounts of material. Examples of machining processes include drilling, milling, turning, planning, sawing and grinding. Machining processes use various products in the processes such as cutting fluids, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cooling or quench oils, and possibly cleaning solutions. Machining involves high-pressure, metal on metal moving contacts between tool and work piece. To reduce the heat and friction caused by these operations, metal working fluids (MWFs) are circulated over the work surfaces. These fluids are used to: - Control and reduce the temperature of tools and work surfaces; - Reduce friction and vibration by acting as a lubricant; - Wash away chips and metal debris; - Improve the quality of the machined surface; and - Inhibit corrosion and rust on newly exposed surfaces. Environmental, Health, and Regulatory Background (Environmental Benefits) Neat oils contain additives to improve performance and inhibit rust and corrosion. Traditionally, petroleum products contain wetting agents to increase lubricity as well as extreme pressure additives such as sulfur and chlorine.3 These additives enhance the anti-welding properties and improve lubrication. However, neat oils have poor heat dissipating properties and therefore, increase fire risk. They may also create smoke in the shop that results in a poor work environment. Petroleum oils can cause folliculitis and oil acne by blocking skin or hair follicles. 4 Soybean oil has a higher molecular weight and flash point when compared to petroleum oil. These properties help soy oil bond well with metals serving as an effective friction reducer (lubricant). They also decrease heating, minimizing smoke and mist problems by not burning off at high temperature points such as the tool-to-part contact point. Soy oil also include reduction or elimination of dermatitis due to its compatibility with natural skin oils and the lack of harsh chemical additives. The reduced wear on tools and machinery is an environmental benefit by enhancing the longevity of these durable goods. One of the most obvious environmental benefits of soy is that it���s a biodegradable product that comes from a renewable resource. Regulatory Using straight oils for machining in this shop eliminated spent metalworking fluids as a waste stream since all of the product (whether soy or petroleum) is consumed in the process. During the conversion from petroleum-based MWFs to the ELM soy product, used oil was generated. The used metalworking fluid was recycled by a local used oil marketer under the Used Oil Management Standards (40CFR279). Disposal is not usually an issue with the neat oil in this shop. The central reservoir system is equipped with a centrifuge that removes the metal fines and continually recycles the oil. The soy oil is being used in the same recovery system without any modification. The metal fines are recycled. Outcomes Pollutant Reduction Outcomes Every industrial process has inputs and outputs. Material that is not incorporated into the finished product eventually becomes a waste. Implementing pollution prevention can increase industrial efficiency and potentially decrease costs. Hazardous material reduced in pounds per year: 5,000 pounds per year The shop���s increase in productivity by an average of 25% equates to a reduction in material usage of 5,000 pounds per year. Environmental Health Outcomes The health and safety benefits of soy MWFs include reduced dermatitis issues and reduced smoke that causes inhalation problems. Soy oil���s superior adhesion properties also reduce safety concerns by not creating slippery work surfaces. Substitution of a petroleum product with a biodegradable product manufactured from a renewable resource that benefitsagribusiness has many known environmental benefits. ���Businesses can improve the work environment for their employees by using biochemicals and thus reduce health and safety risks. Plant matter-derived chemicals are typically lower in toxicity, flammability and corrosivity than their petrochemical counterparts.���5 Economic Outcomes Increased productivity and reduced retooling costs are the most significant economic benefit of this pollution prevention application. The cost benefit analysis provided here is an extrapolation for an entire production year based on the data collected during the test period. The shop rate was based on an average rate for the industry. This shop preferred not to publish an exact shop rate as their rates vary. The cost calculator developed to estimate the benefits of switching to soy oil is available at http://www.iwrc.org/netsb/. Cost of Petroleum Product................. $6.49 per gallon Cost of Soy Product.... .. $11.53 per gallon Average shop hourly .......... $75.00 System capacity.................. 1500 gallons Annual make up................ 1000 gallons Cost of Petroleum MWF annually at $6.49 per gallon........ $16,225.00 In-house sharpening of high-speed circular form tools was conducted twice per day for about 15 minutes for each spindle (40) on 252 production days per year. 0.25 hours X $75 shop rate X 40 spindles X 252 days = $132,300 Retooling cost annually with petroleum..................... $132,300.00 Annual cost of using petroleum at baseline production rate....... $148,525.00 Cost of Soy MWF annually at $11.53 per gallon...... $28,825.00 Retooling cost annually with Soy (doubled the life of the tools).... $66,150.00 Annual cost of using soy............................... $94,975.00 Annual savings of using soy MWF................... $53,550.00 Estimated increased productivity by 25%................ $1,058,400.00 Projected total cost savings estimated increase in productivity........ $1,111,950.00 http://www.elmusa.com/products/data_sheets/pdf/soyeasy_unicut.pdf located on the manufacturer���s website at http://www.elmusa.com/index.html. For the Material Safety Data Sheet see http://www.elmusa.com/products/MSDS/pdf/soyeasy_unicut_msds.pdf. 2 Guyer, Howard H., Industrial Processes and Waste Stream Management. John Wiley Sons, Inc. 1998, Chapter 14. 3 Cutting Fluid Management for Small Machining Operations: A Practical Pollution Prevention Guide, 3rd Edition. Iowa Waste Reduction Center, 2003. http://www.iwrc.org/downloads/pdf/cuttingFluid03.pdf. 4 ���Prevention of Skin Problems when Working with Metal Working Fluids��� Technical Report 55-7-2001, July 2001. Washington State Department of Labor and Industry. http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Dermatitis/files/mwf_skin.pdf. 5 Institute for Local Self-reliance website for The Carbohydrate Economy Clearinghouse at http://www.carbohydrateeconomy.org/html/biochem.htm#anchor2. New Environmental Technologies for Small Business, of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa, is funded through the US EPA Region 7 grant number X-98753501-0. For more information contact the IWRC at 319-273-8905 or www.IWRC.org/NETSB Green Unikleen 1223 Green Unikleen - All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser. Green Unikleen is an environmentally-friendly, Green Seal Certified cleaner/degreaser concentrate. It is safe to use on any washable surface. ATTRIBUTES �� Non-Toxic �� 100% Biodegradable �� 100% Water Soluble �� Non Caustic �� No VOCs �� Non-Corrosive �� Non-Allergenic �� No Carcinogenic Materials �� Neutral pH �� No Fumes or Odors CONTAINS - NO Harmful Bleach or Ammonia - NO Butyl - NO Acids - NO Alkali - NO Glycol Ethers - NO Phosphates BENEFITS Performance: * Effective for removing oil, grease, light carbon, graphite, fuel/oil spills, smoke/soot, stubborn soil, lubricating compound���.. and more. * Leaves a residue-free surface for welding, plating, or painting Safety: * Only degreaser in the world with Green Seal Certification for Degreasing (GS-34). * Certified as Clean Air Solvent by Air Quality Management District. * Meets or exceeds guidelines of EPA, OSHA, USDA. * Safe for use by people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. * Safe for use with food service equipment ���NSA Certified * Will not irritate skin, eyes, or lungs. * Safe for people, animals, or plants Versatility Cleans any washable surface or fabric ��All floor surfaces �� Machinery �� Tools �� Autos �� Boats �� Heavy equipment �� Waste Containers �� Tankers �� Countertops �� Plastic �� Porcelain �� All metals �� Grout �� Tiles �� Painted surfaces �� Carpets �� Upholstery �� Leather �� Fiberglass �� Marble �� and more! Can be used with all types of application equipment: �� Mop and bucket �� Pump Sprayer �� Pressure Washer �� Steam Cleaners �� Dip Tanks �� Ultra-sonic tanks �� Floor Scrubbers �� ANY machine or manual cleaning methodCoolant Recycling Pioneer Master Chemical Corporation Introduces Green Policy Master Chemical Corporation has introduced its Green Policy which focuses on protecting people, planet, and profitability. The company, known as the originators of coolant recycling, traces its history of environmentalism back more than half a century. Master Chemical was green long before people were talking about green or the environment, said Chairman and CEO, Joe H. Wright. Master Chemical was one of the first companies in the world to voluntarily and rigorously test its products for safety--a practice that continues to this day. With the introduction of the breakthrough XYBEX total coolant recycling system in the 1970s, Master Chemical virtually eliminated the need for coolant waste disposal. This historical concern for safety, conservation, and innovation has infused the development of its products and services--and its future direction. Master Chemicals belief in the vital importance of protecting people, planet, and profitability is the foundation of its Green Policy. Master Chemicals Green Policy addresses actions taken to protect people, citing that its formulations are made exclusively with high-purity raw materials. Final formulations are put through intensive independent testing to ensure a safer work environment. The Green Policy also describes the companys extensive education and training about appropriate usage of Master Chemical products and workplace safety overall. According to Mr. Wright, the Green Policy describes some of the companys early environmental accomplishments and goes on to detail current and planned initiatives to protect the planet. The company has implemented global office energy reduction and recycling and uses recycled products in its offices and plants. Our global coolant management programs and recycling systems continue to reduce industrial waste, which lessens impact on the environment, he said. Master Chemical will continue to factor safety, conservation and cost reduction in meeting the stringent needs and standards of the future, added Mr. Wright. Profitability is the third category addressed in Master Chemicals Green Policy. For Master Chemical, profitability means not only creating products and solutions that reduce cost, but also working closely with its distributors and customers to identify and solve problems in the field. Master Chemical distributors are trained to provide multiple solutions including process improvements designed to increase throughput or reduce product usage. The Green Policy cites the many ways that Master Chemical impacts its customers profitability such as cutting costs with coolant management systems and recycling equipment; providing training to ensure cost reductions when recycling systems are used; lowering waste-related expenditures through recycling; reducing hauling and shipping charges; and lessening energy usage in metalworking and cleaning. The policy mentions plans for the future; including partnering with like-minded global organizations and developing even more efficient systems and formulations. Master Chemicals Green Policy can be found on the companys website at http://www.masterchemical.com. About Master Chemical Corporation Master Chemical Corporation was founded on November 13, 1951. Since then, working closely with the worldwide metalworking community, Master Chemical Corporation has developed and marketed a full line of specialty cutting and grinding fluids, cutting oils, concentrated washing and cleaning compounds, and rust preventives all under the TRIM Brand trademark. These products are both environmentally sound and when used in conjunction with Master Chemicals XYBEX Coolant Recycling and Filtration Systems, are the most durable and stable products available anywhere today. Master Chemical has always been committed to the safety of the people who use our products, the protection of our planet and the environment we live in, and the overall impact on our customers profitability. For further information please visit http://www.masterchemical.com P. O. L. Sorb absorbs at a rate of approximately one pound of product per gallon of oil (not like other absorbents that require one pound per pound of oil... Oil weighs approximately eight pounds).P. O. L. 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