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Stringent SED Regulations introduced throughout the UK in January 2004 impose strict control measures that apply to all surface cleaning installations using Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) and limit VOC consumption and airborne emissions. Installations operating below the VOC consumption threshold can be exempt from the SED Regulations.
Trichloroethylene Re-classification
EXEMPTION LEVELS |
Consumption Threshold |
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Solvent classification |
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| R20 | < 2 tonne per annum |
| R40, | < 1 tonne per annum |
| R45, R60 (High Risk Phrase Substances) | < 1 tonne per annum |
Where VOC consumption is greater than the above thresholds, the following airborne emission limits apply:
EMISSION LIMITS Solvent classification |
Density in discharge duct |
Emission Limit |
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| R 20 | >100 gm/hr | 75 mg/m3 |
| R40 | <10gm /hr | 20 mg/m3 |
| R45, R60 | <10gm /hr | 20 mg/m3 |
| R45, R60 | >10gm/hr | 2 mg/m3 |
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