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ChemNotes
Volume 15 Issue 4 DHS Publishes Chemicals of Interest List for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism StandardsOn November 20, 2007 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the final Appendix A in the Federal Register making all provisions of 6 CFR Part 27 "operative and in effect". The final Appendix A is online at http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1193971111885.shtm. The DHS has updated the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Top-Screen to incorporate the changes in the final Appendix A.CSAT Top-Screen data entered before the final Appendix A was published will automatically be carried over into the updated version of the Top-Screen. You are responsible for confirming the accuracy and completeness of the data. If you need to submit a new Top-Screen based on updated COI data in the final Appendix A you may: - Contact the CSAT help desk at csat@dhs.gov (1-866-323-2957) and request a new Top-Screen questionnaire; or - Initiate a new Top-Screen by logging onto https://csat.dhs.gov/csat/ and clicking on "Complete a New Top-Screen" in the list of facilities. If you waited for the final Appendix A to be published and you have a Chemical of Interest (COI) at or above the Screening Threshold Quantity (STQ) in the final Appendix A you must submit a Top-Screen. Please contact the CSAT Help Desk at 1-866-323-2957 or csat@dhs.gov if you need to submit a Top-Screen. NOTE: New or modified Top-Screens must be submitted by the January 22, 2008 deadline. Economical Critical Cleaning Can Be Achieved
Precision bearings like these can present a significant challenge when trying to remove oil, grease and particulate. Providing complete cleaning as well as removing soil and grit from inside the bearing casing is a constant problem. Several products and technologies that are commercially available including; water-based alkaline cleaners and chlorinated and fluorinated solvents have been tested and evaluated. The results are in and the product that performed the best and considered to have the least impact on the environment and is most economical is Hubtron PB™. Hubtron PB™, is a powerful solvent ideally suited for critical cleaning applications. It demonstrates several characteristics and similar properties as other solvents such as 1,1,1 TCA and Trichloroethylene, without the environmental draw backs. Hubtron PB™, has no flash point and a very low ozone depleting potential. It is also EPA SNAP approved, (http://epa.gov/ozone/snap/solvents/lists/metals.html) not regulated as a hazardous waste under RCRA, and not a reportable chemical under SARA 313. Contact us for more information and a free evaluation and recommendation of your cleaning applications by emailing info@hubbardhall.com. What is Going on With All of the Prices?
On-Site Training ProgramWell everyone, it’s time to start planning your company’s training needs for 2008. Why not On-Site Training?We have talked about our On-Line training program and our quarterly held training classes at our facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Now it is time to talk about our On-Site Training Program. Designed for companies that want the question and answer feedback only a live classroom offers, Hubbard-Hall can bring a great on-site class to your plant. Low amount of production down time, plus schedules designed with your company's needs on training, brings your business into full complaince with all applicable worker safety and environmental regulations. For more information contact Roberta Stack at 800-648-3412 extension 5248. Giving Credit Where Credit is Due...
Spending every day listening, assisting, persuading, and empathizing with customers has provided Donna Fusco a real sense of their daily needs. For the past twenty years, sixteen of which she has spent as the Credit Manager, Donna has developed a great perspective on how best to manage credit transactions and to assure customers that they get the products critical to their production. Although many would think her job is difficult, Donna enjoys the interaction and believes that the key to building a lasting relationship has been the communication and trust she shares with customers of all sizes.On a personal note she also has developed a long lasting relationship with her husband and former Hubbard-Hall associate, Jack Lannan. They both share a love for the outdoors and enjoy spending time with their 3 dogs and 2 horses. Donna, in her “free time”, might be engaged in one of her other passions, organic gardening or producing bead jewelry. She is also passionate about the need to recycle and has championed this effort at Hubbard-Hall and will recycle anything that is not nailed down! In what spare time she has left, Donna derives great satisfaction from being a mentor for the last 7 years at the Driggs School, an elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut. In one of her many volunteer roles she tries to impart some of her experiences and passions with the elementary students and share her love of nature and wildlife. Donna’s level-headed style has been a great asset in her daily interactions with customers. Although she has had a difficult call from time to time, she feels that her “firm, but accommodating...” approach is consistent and flexible depending on their needs. Donna enjoys what she does and has never had to mention her love of trap shooting or her membership in the Nation Rifle Association, at least not yet… Donna can be reached by emailing info@hubbardhall.com. Ask the Expert: Weblog is IntroducedFall 2007 is the beginning of a new age at Hubbard-Hall.Ask the Expert, Weblog is introduced. How can you harness the experience, expertise and knowledge of a technical staff that boasts over 150 years of combined wisdom? Where else will you be able to search the internet to get the answers about your specific cleaning, surface treatment, metal coloring, antiquing, waste treatment, water treatment, surface refinement and corrosion inhibition needs? HUBBARDHALL.COM?! That’s where. In the coming months we will be presenting an ongoing dialogue to answer your questions and provide helpful tips in maximizing the performance of your industrial process. We have assembled 6 technical experts that will providing continuous updates and suggestions via a new Blog that will provide direct access to our technical staff. The introductory blog has been provided by Steve Rudy, Technical Territory Representative who brings a breadth of knowledge and real life expertise to the world of metal finishing. Steve has over 24 years experience in the metal finishing industry. He has been a Chemist, responsible for research and development, product development, and field technical service. In addition to quality control coordinator and an accomplished and seasoned sales professional. He has also served two terms AESF branch president & five years branch secretary, past chairman AESF Chemical Pretreatment & Organic Finishing Committee. He has further been a contributing columnist for the Finisher's Think Column in P&SF magazine since 1999. Stay tuned for additional blogs from Steve as well as our line up of technically qualified and experienced staff: 1. Scott Papst – over 20 years of technical, trouble-shooting and hands on experience, will specialize in Corrosion Inhibition and Surface Refinement 2. Bob Farrell – 30 years experience as our Technical Director and will focus on general, and precision cleaning, and the emerging Green Chemistries.? 3. Peter St. Pierre – 30 years of perfecting and trouble-shooting the art of metal coloring and the unique issues that arise from antiquing. 4. Robin Tiede – 20 plus years of field experience coupled with a tenacious knack for solving the real problems associated with waste treatment and heavy metal removal. 5. Frank Vigliatura – over 20 years of training, experience and providing answers for all types of boilers and cooling towers throughout the US. A unique blend of superior product knowledge and the ability to provide continuous quality of service for these critical applications. 6. Roberta Stack – main liasion for the OSHA Training program.
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