Paper & Pulp Mills Choose EcoChemPro For Safer Cleaning and Degreasing

Seven reasons Pulp & Paper Mills choose EcoChemPro to clean and degrease:

1. Industrial Cleaning Strength – Clients recognize that EcoChemPro has the power to remove the heaviest grease, oils, hydraulic fluid, dried pulp, wood dust and other mill-related soiling! Many clients apply our products in all areas of mill operations, from the wood yard, wet end, press and drier sections to the finished goods and warehousing section.
2. Safe to Use with Minimal PPE – Mills have to manage heat and humidity, especially around the drier section of a paper/board machine and down below in the mill basements. Exposing personnel to hazardous cleaning chemicals requires heavy PPE. Rubber HAZMAT suits must be worn when cleaning with heavy caustics or acids. EcoChemPro clients enjoy cleaning with minimal PPE, usually just glasses and gloves, as the pH of our products is neutral at 7.2.
3. Non-Toxic, Safer Chemistry – EcoChemPro XL and EcoChemPro ONE DR are non-toxic and contain no solvents or butyls. Clients report improvements in wastewater analysis when the cleaning is completed and washed away. Indicators such as chemical oxygen demand, pH and suspended solids are all improved when mills use our products exclusively to clean and degrease.
4. Employee, Contractor and Visitor Safety – During a planned machine outage, the number of employees and contractors working at a mill can increase ten-fold. Keeping people safe has always been a huge priority for pulp and paper industry leaders. Those exclusively using EcoChemPro to clean and degrease know that engineering work can take place side-by-side cleaning, dramatically lowering the risks of danger to staff and contractors.
5. No More Greasy Floors – Our products contain no heavy acids or alkalis, so they leave no residue after cleaning and rinsing. Clients remark that floors around the wet end, hood and drier sections, including mill basements, are left dry and free from grease and oils that traditionally cause so many slip accidents.
6. Less Equipment Rot – Our pH neutral formula means EcoChemPro is safer for people and equipment. The non-corrosive chemistry means our products won’t degrade bearings, pumps, motors, seals, gaskets and other critical equipment. Clients using EcoChemPro exclusively to clean and degrease report less wear on machine parts than those cleaning with harsh caustic, corrosive products.
7. Reduced Risk of Machine Fires – Fires pose a significant threat in the pulp and paper industry and can occur when motors get too hot and pulp and other accelerants are left to build up. Routine cleaning and housekeeping are essential to mitigate fire risk, and cleaning regularly with EcoChemPro will help. Clients that exclusively clean and degrease with our products reduce fire risks and avoid potential fines or legal issues associated with unsafe cleaning practices.

Incorporating EcoChemPro into the cleaning processes of paper mills not only contributes to a safer working environment but also aligns with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. By choosing eco-friendly and safe cleaning solutions like EcoChemPro, paper mills can enhance their overall safety practices while minimizing their environmental impact.

Reducing Heat Illness in Manufacturing Environments

In North America, heat injury accounts for between 600 and 1000 deaths every year. With temperatures rising, organizations are looking for practical ways to mitigate risks. Unfortunately, for those having to wear Hazmat suits to clean and sanitize, the risks of heat stroke increase dramatically. By using EcoChemPro routinely to clean and degrease, clients report a reduction in PPE usage. Individuals can safely clean in minimal PPE. For more practical ways to reduce heat injury, visit the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) webpage titled Heat Stress – Recommendations.

EcoChemPro products can replace almost all other cleaning chemicals used within your factory through effective dilution. For more information on our range of safe to use, environmentally friendly solutions, call us today at +1 (833) 427-7947 or email us at info@ecochempro.com.