In 2021, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) revised its regulations regarding solvent cleaning processes and industrial cleaning solvents. Under DE. Admin. Code 1124, “Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions” and “Solvent Cleaning and Drying”, the DNREC has established a reduced volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements concerning the use of certain cleaning products and processes. VOCs are gases that are emitted into the air from certain processes or products, such as solvents, fuels, aerosol sprays, and more.
Under these new regulations, the DNREC restricts the use of cleaning and degreasing chemistries with a VOC content greater than 25g/l. The deadline for generators to be compliant with this revised rule is Aug. 11, 2022.
Crystal Clean Can Help
If your business currently uses a solvents parts cleaner, you may be required to find an alternative cleaning method to reduce VOC emissions. Crystal Clean has more than two decades of experience providing aqueous parts cleaners and water-based chemistries that will fit your needs and help you remain compliant with this revised regulation.
Mirachem, a Crystal Clean company, has more than 40 years of experience in developing environmentally and worker-safe aqueous technologies for a wide range of cleaning needs across many industries. Together, Crystal Clean and Mirachem will work with you to find the right cleaning solution for your business that is safe, effective, and compliant with the new regulations.
Below are several resources from Crystal Clean and Mirachem, as well as the DNREC about the regulation update and how we can help you stay compliant with the updated regulations.
DNREC Regulatory Information
- DNREC – Amendments to the Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions (Solvent Cleaning)
- DNREC – Final Amended Regulations to Code 1124.[AM1]
How We Can Help
Crystal Clean and Mirachem have everything you need to comply with the updated regulations. We can make your job easier, more productive, and more cost-effective. Here’s how:
- Crystal Clean – Parts Washer Services
- Switching To Aqueous Cleaning – FAQ (Mirachem Information Release INF-1113)
- Find the Right Mirachem Product for the Job
Next Steps
Please contact us for more information on how to be more efficient in your processes while being compliant with the regulations.