Safely Disposing of Epoxy

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Published: March 29, 2019

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QUESTION:

How do you safely dispose of epoxy?

ANSWER:

Once it cures and hardens, epoxy can be thrown away in regular waste. Think of it this way: You must allow a gallon of house paint to dry and harden before throwing it out. Liquid epoxy can be hazardous because it contains materials that can leak into the ground, cause physical injury to sanitation workers, contaminate septic tanks, and harm the environment. Check your epoxy’s safety data sheet for specific disposal recommendations.

READ THE FULL BLOG ARTICLE HERE: Ideas to adjust your epoxy process: Recommendations to reduce waste (and save money) in your fiber optic cable assembly process

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Category Resource: FOC Epoxy Page
Find More Information in this Blog: Helpful Epoxy Tips (and a Few Tricks)

Answered by AskFOC Technical Team: March 29, 2019

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