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  • SAFECHEM
        Solutions for North America

An advanced closed-loop system that improves productivity and reduces risk in your metal cleaning operations

The SAFECARE™ system is a closed-loop, state-of-the-art delivery system for handling chlorinated solvents supplied by Dow. In combination with closed cleaning equipment, it represents the Best Available Technology for the use of these highly effective solvents in metal surface cleaning and degreasing. See how it works.

With the SAFECARE™ system, users can benefit from the highly productive and effective cleaning capabilities of chlorinated solvents while mitigating the environmental and human health risks associated with solvent use in the workplace. Virtually all risk of emissions or spills is eliminated. The effectiveness of your regulatory compliance initiatives can be enhanced while associated costs are reduced.

When you implement the SAFECARE™ system in your metal cleaning or degreasing operation…

  • Virgin solvent is delivered to you in sealed SAFECARE™ containers, which are designed to meet road, rail and sea transport regulations.
  • The system allows solvent to be transferred to cleaning equipment with virtually no risk of emissions or spills. 
  • Used solvent is transferred from cleaning equipment to SAFECARE™ recycling containers, which also minimize the risk of spills or emissions.
  • Solvent is collected by reputable waste management firms working with SAFECHEM and transported for professional recycling.

SAFECHEM also provides a line of original parts and accessories for the SAFECARE™ system, including couplings, pumps, and other accessories for use with both fresh and used solvent.  A package of supporting services is included with the SAFECARE™ system.

Request an onsite analysis and a tailored proposal for implementing the SAFECARE™ system in your operation.