Disposal of Production and Post-Consumer Fluoroelastomer Scrap

3 Disposal of Production and Post-consumer Fluoroelastomer Scrap 

Uncured elastomer stock can be recycled (reused). Incineration is preferable for most cured scrap or postconsumer products, including parts contaminated by absorbed liquids [7]. However, the incinerator has to have a scrubber to remove acidic combustion products (see Section 10.1.5). Landfill is an option for most cured scrap and parts if they are not contaminated by toxic fluids [7]. 

Ebnesajjad, S. and Khaladkar, P. R., Fluoropolymers Applications in Chemical Processing Industries, William Andrew, Inc., Norwich, NY, p. 385 (2005). 

The Guide to Safe Handling of Fluoropolymers Resins, The Society of Plastic Industry, Inc. Washington, DC (1988). 

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