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The Science of Dilution.

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The Science of Dilution

BY ELISE SOMMERFELDT

Help your customers avoid waste and improve results with a dispenser or proportioner system.

Handling chemical cleaners is a potentially dangerous task that only trained jan/san professionals should do. Each time a liquid chemical comes in contact with another, it is possible an unsafe "cocktail" can result from a simple mistake. In addition to educating jan/san workers on the properties of each chemical and their potential risks, employing a containment and dispensing system will prevent even the most careful, highly trained employees from making a deadly error.

With the possibilities of toxic spills and workplace contamination of chemical concentrates at an all time high, making chemical filling and dispensing operations cleaner and safer is critical.

Achieving accuracy

Most chemicals sold to jan/san companies are packaged in concentrated formulas because they are more convenient and cost effective to ship. In many instances, ready to use cleaning products are not available to jan/san professionals through distributors, so end-users are responsible for preparing their own chemical cleaners. Chemicals used to make all-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, window washers and other cleaners must be mixed to precise measurements, and if not using the right equipment, there is a risk...

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