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Machine Shop Checklist #3: Tapping Fluids and Halogen Contamination of Metalworking Fluids

 
Publication number Date Published
25-04-053October 2025
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Author(s) Washington State Department of Ecology
Description Halogenated organic compounds can turn your spent metalworking fluid into dangerous waste. This guide provides tips for managing your tapping fluids, solvents, and aerosol cans to prevent halogen contamination.
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Keywords metal working fluid, chlorine, dangerous waste management, dangerous, metals, machine shop, contamination, dangerous waste, chlorinated, metalworking fluids, halogenated compounds, brominated substances, halogenated organic compounds, HOCs, fluorine, tapping fluid
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