Success Story

Masterbatch mixing vessel cleaning with Microsolv

Introduction of the industrial cleaning concentrate Microsolv as a replacement for hazardous cleaning chemicals in masterbatch mixing vessel cleaning.

To find out what other challenges cleaning poses in the masterbatch and plastics industry – from colour changes to cracking – read the article Cleaning in the masterbatch and plastics industry.

Microsolv Success Story: Cleaning a mixing vessel containing masterbatch granules
ContaminationPigment and additive residues
SurfaceMixing vessel (masterbatch)
So farFlammable solvent, undiluted

Analysis – Consultancy – Solution

This is how we solved the problem

Mixing vessel with agitator and masterbatch residues
Step 1

Analysis & stocktaking

The customer contacted us because the use of the current solvent is no longer appropriate due to the hazardous substances it contains (labelled with flame, torso and exclamation mark pictograms) and staff need to be better protected in future. The flammable solvent was used in its pure form to clean the mixing vessels. In these vessels, plastic compounds are mixed with pigments and other additives to produce specific properties for the masterbatch granules.
Cleaning mixing vessel
Step 2

Consultancy & demonstration

Following an initial telephone consultation regarding the cleaning processes, our technical adviser arranged for several samples (10-litre canisters) to be sent to the customer free of charge for a large-scale on-site cleaning trial. During the joint demonstration of our cleaning agents, Microsolv in particular proved to be an effective solvent for removing pigment and additive residues from the boiler surfaces. Its cleaning performance even surpassed that of the solvent containing hazardous substances. In addition to its formulation, which is not classified as hazardous, Microsolv offers the advantage of being dilutable with water, making it particularly economical to use. Certain pigments, such as ultramarine blue, require a more powerful cleaning effect. For pigments and additives that are easier to dissolve, a diluted Microsolv mixture can therefore also be used.
Mixing vessel cleaned
Step 3

Solution

The customer recognised the benefits of Microsolv as early as the demonstration. In addition to its excellent cleaning performance on even the most stubborn pigments, another advantage is that it can be used in a diluted mixture, as this saves costs and reduces emissions. Furthermore, the main requirement – to replace hazardous substances – has been fully met, as Microsolv is not classified as hazardous according to its safety data sheet. Eco-Nova will significantly improve the health and safety of staff in future.

What our customer says

We would like to thank Eco-Nova for the quick and non-binding advice and demonstration. The technical consultant travelled a long way and took a lot of time for us. Apart from that, we were provided with large quantities of free samples. This was already a sign for us that Eco-Nova is convinced of its cleaners. The results of the demonstration ultimately confirmed this. With Eco-Nova, we now have a partner who has ensured that our employees can work much more safely and healthily in production.

In action

The cleaning product used

Our solution

Microsolv is an innovative, industrial all-purpose cleaner on a hybrid basis and combines the advantages of solvents and water-miscible cleaners in one product.

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