Reactive Materials Management

ECOFLO® has been involved with the identification, handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of hazardous (including reactive) chemical wastes for more than 20 years.

After carefully identifying the type of waste and its characteristics, ECOFLO's Reactive Materials Specialists develop a detailed plan designed to render the material safe for handling, transportation, and disposal.  An element of this plan includes ensuring that all appropriate regulatory and public safety agencies and authorities have been notified and that all required permits have been issued prior to commencement of work.

In addition to the required training, ECOFLO's Reactive Material Specialists have years of experience in the field handling a wide range of reactive material in a variety of unique situations. 

ECOFLO's Reactives Containment Vessel is the first of its kind that minimizes human insertion of the reactive material into the Remote Opening Device.  The vessel is trailer-mounted and can easily be moved to close proximity of the job site.  It also features a unique vessel platform that facilitates insertion of the material into the chamber.  These features reduce physical handling of the reactive material which offers the benefit of improved safety for both the client and ECOFLO® personnel.

Stabilization Techniques
ECOFLO's Reactive Materials Specialists employ chemistry-based techniques to stabilize the following compounds:

Peroxide Forming Compounds
Temperature Sensitive Compounds
Organic Peroxides
Shock Sensitive Compounds
Multi-nitrated Compounds
Azides

Stabilization protocols are developed using up-to-date techniques, chemical databases, and research.

ECOFLO® believes that it is our responsibility to protect the environment, property, and health and safety of our clients and employees.  The Reactive Materials Specialists utilize state-of-the-art personal protective equipment and reactive containment equipment to achieve these objectives.

Here is a list of some specific features of our equipment and training.

Features of our Equipment
    Trailer mounted Reactives Containment Vessel
    Custom Designed Remote Drum Opener
    Remote Grappling Arms
    Class C Blasters Day Box

Specialized Personal Protective and Handling Equipment
    Series 700 Proximity Suits
    Kevlar Blast Suit
    Nomex Fire Resistant Coveralls
    Helmets equipped with Polycarbonate Face Sheild

Specialized Personnel Qualifications
    40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
    32 Hour Explosive Handlers Safety Course