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Aerosolv FAQ: Questions about spray can recycling Page 2 of 5 <br /> disposal. A drum holds 96 cans and costs as much as $1500 <br /> for proper transportation and disposal. ETV <br /> "....a steel aerosol can that does not contain a significant amount of <br /> liquid (e.g., a can that has been punctured and drained) would meet "Since we have started using <br /> the definition of scrap metal (40 CFR 261.1 (c) (6)), and, if it is to be our Aerosoly, we have <br /> recycled, would be exempt from regulation under 40 CFR 261.6 (a) increased our productivity <br /> (3) (iv)." and decreased our waste <br /> generation. This saves us <br /> Puncturing Unit time and money. Before <br /> How is it operated? Aerosoly, we generated 55 <br /> gallons of aerosol cans every <br /> The AEROSOLV unit threads directly to the 2" bung of any 30- 3 months. We now estimate <br /> to 55-gallon drum. The filter is installed on the 3/4" bung. we will only generate 15 <br /> Insert the aerosol can (inverted) into the AEROSOLV housing. gallons of flammable liquids <br /> Lower the sliding cap and lock into place. Push handle down over the course of year!" <br /> firmly until completely depressed and hold in place while can Carl Thomas <br /> releases initial pressure and contents. Allow the contents of Specialty Environmental <br /> the can to drain into the collection drum (about 20 seconds). Services, Inc. <br /> ALWAYS OPERATE AEROSOLV SYSTEM OUTDOORS OR IN A - - - - <br /> WELL VENTILATED AREA. us usYOo € TO RN <br /> Must AEROSOLV be installed only on 55-gallon drums?? <br /> No, all industry standard drums have 2" openings. However, <br /> AEROSOLV should not be installed on a drum smaller than 20ONLINE STORE <br /> - <br /> gallon capacity to allow proper displacement of compressed <br /> gas released during puncturing. CUICKHEM4RED <br /> How long does it take to puncture cans with AEROSOLV?? <br /> It only takes 15-20 seconds for the can to be depleted after <br /> puncturing. One AEROSOLV customer has punctured a many <br /> as 500 on a one-man seven hour shift. <br /> Will the Puncturing Unit accept any size aerosol can?? <br /> The system is designed to puncture any industry standard <br /> aerosol can, regardless of length. Special gaskets are available <br /> for smaller diameter cans. <br /> What maintenance does the AEROSOLV Puncturing Unit <br /> require? <br /> Periodic maintenance should include: replacement of gasket <br /> 10/21/2010 <br />