Proceedings: Workshop on Environmental Considerations in the Life-Cycle of Paints and Coatings Held in Champaign, Illinois on September 9-10, 1986

摘要

This workshop was jointly organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army. It was hosted by the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory during September 9-10, 1986 in Champaign, Illinois. The purpose of the workshop was to exchange information on research and development (R&D) needs and ongoing R&D for solving environmental problems related to paints and coatings and their operations. Included were environmental aspects of (1) paint formulation and manufacture, (2) paint strippers and solvents and their use and disposal, (3) disposal of sludges from paint removal, and (4) health hazards associated with paints, strippers, solvents, and sludges. Keywords: Paints, Protective coatings, Environmental impact, Hazardous materials, Symposia, Research needs, Life expectancy(Service life). (JES)