commercial janitorial petro chemical asphalt processing food processing compost/solid waste composites industry tank cleaning metal casting wastewater treatment Removing odors down to the core. Ecosorb is extremely effective at breaking down and eliminating the many odorous gases produced by the metalcasting process. It chemically converts foul and potentially harmful gases into non-odorous, non-toxic byproducts. Within the metalcasting industry, Ecosorb is effective on amines, phenols, formaldehyde, ammonia, partially burnt hydrocarbons, and solvent odors. Ecosorb can be applied to remove odor commonly found in metalcasting facilities, i.e. triethylamine (TEA) and dimethylamine (DMEA). When combined with the non-toxic organic acids of Ecosorb, these amines will form organic salts that are easily removed from the atmosphere. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is another gas commonly found in metalcasting facilities. When suspended in an aqueous media, the compound can be air oxidized using Ecosorb to form free sulfides, thus enabling easy odor removal. Ecosorb drastically reduced amine-type odors to acceptable air quality standards in independent laboratory tests. Ecosorb is so effective, contact testing shows that Ecosorb reduces sulfur dioxide levels from 26 ppm/v to less than 0.01 ppm/v within 15 minutes of application. (The level of effectiveness is determined by the odor concentration, type of equipment used, and quantity of Ecosorb dispersed in a particular application.) Lost Foam Process   The lost foam process uses foam molds into which molten metal is poured, burning away the foam and creating styrene gas. By running atomized Ecosorb 206 into the exhaust stream at a dilution rate of 150:1, complete control can be achieved.   Dust and Odor Control in Foundries   Using multiple hollow-bladed fans and a small high-pressure water system can remove odors in core rooms and shake-out areas as well as suppress dust throughout the foundry. Only relatively small amounts of Ecosorb are needed.   Non-ferrous Foundries   Triethylamine and other gases can be a serious problem in core rooms and pour-off areas in non-ferrous foundries. Using hollow-bladed fan systems to deliver Ecosorb to both of these areas can solve the problem in foundries of any size.   Brass Foundries   Pouring areas in a brass foundry can be the source of high volumes of troublesome odors. If the exhaust stacks in those areas are fitted with high-pressure nozzle systems, Ecosorb can be delivered as needed to maintain constant control.