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PCBs
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WARNING! Beware of Toxic PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyl)
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Many older types of Power Factor Correction capacitors installed in industrial premises throughout the country contain PCB;
a similar situation exists with older oil-filled transformers. This material is highly toxic and persistent.
We have NEVER used PCB in our power factor correction products.
PCB can have a serious effect upon long & short term health.
PCB does not decompose in water, acid, alkalis or temperatures below 650 degrees C and is therefore almost completely indestructible in the natural environment. it is a distant relation of the DDT exfoliant. PCB can cause death or serious illness dependent upon the degree of contamination.
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PCB is persistent and
has a cumulative effect upon the environment.
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PCB is widely considered to be a carcinogen (cause of cancer).
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PCB if heated can produce deadly dioxin and chlorine gas.
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PCB when old is liable to develop corrosive properties.
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PCB Capacitors although hermetically sealed in manufacture very often develop leaks and
have been known to explode.
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It is illegal to re-sell PCB capacitors.
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It is illegal to reconnect PCB capacitors once they have been removed from circuit.
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Existing PCB capacitors
may continue in use only while they remain in a suitable condition WITHOUT
LEAKAGE.
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PCB capacitors must be disposed of in accordance with current legal requirements.
How can PCB be removed from your premises?
Contact Procuro to arrange a survey and quotation for the safe disposal and replacement of your PCB capacitors.
The survey and subsequent report and quotation would be carried out without cost or obligation. Our report would provide the following information:
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Identify which units contain PCB. -
Our engineer will also apply warning labels to
any PCB-containing equipment if required (Identification of hazardous material being a requirement of the Health & Safety act). -
Recommendation regarding the most economic method of replacement (on occasions existing control gear can be re-used),
rework or disposal.
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