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Treatment of Sodium Hydroxide for Disposal

We are trying to reduce some of our hazardous waste by treating our used sodium hydroxide with sulfuric acid thus obtaining sodium sulphate and water. Is this the correct approach to take or is there a better method?

Jack P. Honore III
Electroforming - Robbinsville, New Jersey
2007
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In terms of end-of-pipe treatment, that would probably be okay, Jack. But you might see if a case can be made for removal of the aluminum and recyle by Eco-Tec or others.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007
publicly reply to Ted Mooney

Have you considered using an Evaporator?

Tina Masters Odum
- Vandalia, Ohio
February 15, 2008
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