Safety
SNO Concentrate Safety and Environmental Concerns
Health Issues
SNO Concentrate has a toxicity rate of <5 gm/kg, this is the lowest classification level of toxicity, making it very safe to use.
SNO Concentrate does not contain any ingredients listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
SNO Concentrate has been given a rating by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not include it on it's Chemicals of Regulatory Rules (CORR) list.
Biodegradation
It is generally accepted that SNO Concentrate is degraded in the environment in a relatively short period of time. SNO Concentrate is a safe, naturally occurring compound with many uses.
Disposal of SNO Concentrate
SNO Concentrate does not contain any hazardous ingredients that would render it hazardous for disposal. It should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. SNO Concentrate will not harm sewage treatment organisms and is actually consumed as food for bacteria.
When mixed with hazardous waste, it must be treated as hazardous and disposed of accordingly.
Container Disposal
SNO Concentrate containers are made from recyclable containers. The residue in empty containers is not hazardous for disposal.
SNO Concentrate
The Natural Advantage
Worker Safety Issues
SNO Concentrate contains no ozone depleting compounds, has a pleasant smell, is non-toxic and readily biodegrades. SNO Concentrate is considered non-hazardous to humans, animals, and aquatic life.
On the other hand, the use of petroleum and chlorinated solvents has serious health concerns in regard to toxicity and long term exposure. Other solvents also contain toxic fumes, for which the long term effects are unknown.
Many solvents being sold today are being phased out by the Montreal Protocol and the U.S. Clean Air Act. These solvents are very persistent in the environment and also deplete the ozone layer. Many municipalities and work places have already banned their use.
Most cleaners on the market today are very caustic and corrosive, and they can harm skin and eyes. SNO Concentrate is not caustic or corrosive.
Product Performance
SNO Concentrate can replace most chlorinated and petroleum based compounds for cleaning parts and degreasing machinery.
SNO Concentrate works best if left on the surface for several minutes to allow its natural action to penetrate.
Best performance occurs if warm water is used and the surface can be agitated and scrubbed. SNO Concentrate can be mixed with cold or hot water, allowing it to be used in hot washers and steam cleaners. SNO Concentrate has advanced chemistry allowing it to dissolve grease, emulsify and carry away soils and prevents hard water build-up.
Other "environmentally friendly" cleaners do not have effective cleaning power for most industrial applications. SNO Concentrate cleans effectively and economically even after dilution.
