Terresolve believes that improved high-performance solutions are
derived from thorough education on existing problems. With a
firm understanding of current market demands, application weaknesses,
environmental struggles and government legislation comes a sound
ability to formulate plans for change. Providing resources to
industry related topics helps in developing a more informed population,
in turn creating smarter decision making processes that result
in an improved planet. Papers, Abstracts & Press Releases Facts & Definitions FAQ E-mail Your Congressman Definitions: Biodegradation – Biodegradation refers to the chemical breakdown or transformation of a material caused by organisms or their enzymes, into basic components of carbon dioxide and water. Bio-based Products – A bio-based product is a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that utilizes biological products or renewable, domestic, agricultural or forestry materials (source: E.O. 13101). Inherently Biodegradable – Inherently biodegradable products refer to products that degrade eventually, but not in a specified timeframe. Inherently biodegradable products are also pollutants and are subject to all fines, cleanup regulations and long term remediation as found in petroleum products. Readily Biodegradable – A readily biodegradable lubricant is defined as degrading 80% in saltwater within 21 days. Most readily biodegradable hydraulic fluids are of the naturally occurring triglycerides class of products, commonly known as vegetable oils (source: Underwater Magazine). Facts: Over 706 million gallons of oil spills into the ocean each year. Nearly all machinery and equipment currently using petroleum based oils can function equally well with the use of environmentally preferable oils. A high performing lubricant functions by protecting metal components from wear, by protecting metal from corrosion, by dissipating system heat, by controlling contamination and by removing wear debris. Beware of the 5 myths: Myth 1: The Coast Guard approves “non-sheening” oils. Fact: The Coast Guard does not approve, recommend or endorse ANY fluids or any test method. The Clean Water Act defines ALL petroleum products as pollutants. Myth 2: “Inherently Biodegradable” products are environmentally safe. Fact: Inherently biodegradable products degrade eventually, but in no particular timeframe. They are pollutants and are subject to all fines, cleanup regulations and long-term remediation. Myth 3: Food grade products are environmentally safe. Fact: Food grade oils are not biodegradable, are non-toxic and not designed for food contact, and are designed ONLY for light duty applications. Myth 4: All biodegradable products are the same. Fact: There are many different types of biodegradable products, with operating temperatures that range from under 180 degrees F to over 400 degrees F. Some have cold temperature operation down to 30 degrees F to -30 degrees F or below. Myth 5: Using a biodegradable product will void your warranty. Fact: Warranties are based ONLY on performance specifications, not fluid type, and many OEMs have approved biodegradable products for use in their equipment. Some OEMs factory fill their equipment with biodegradable fluids, or will do so upon request. The right biodegradable product will improve the performance and life of your equipment. |
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