Recycling and disposal of waste

Single ply

Once a canister is no longer expelling adhesive or primer, transfer the hose and gun to a new canister. Open the valve on the new canister and purge the adhesive/primer through the hose and gun.
Open the valve at the top of the used canister and empty any remaining adhesive/primer and propellant into a suitable container.
Ensure the valve remains open. Leave for at least 1 hour.

Use a non-ferrous rod and mallet to strike the bursting disk at its perimeter.
Remove the disk, which will reveal an aperture. This will ensure that the canister remains depressurised.
Leave for 24 hours to allow any residue adhesive/primer to dry and/or cure.
After the above procedure has been followed, the canister will be empty of any hazardous materials and depressurised. Therefore, it can be considered as scrap metal in accordance with the national or local waste company, under code EWC 150104 (empty aerosol, no hazardous residues).
Canisters that are still pressurised and contain adhesive/primer should be disposed of in accordance with the national or local waste company under code EWC 160504 (full or partially empty aerosol). Drum or tin adhesives
Empty containers should be treated as controlled waste. Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the local waste disposal authority.

Thermofol membrane can be sent for disposal with household waste. EWC Code: 57 116 (Comply with local authority regulations). Recycling of membrane at the end of working life may be possible. Contact Bauder for more information.
Thermofol membrane rolls are wrapped in protective paper and each roll has a cardboard core for stability. Full pallets have further wrapping and will also have nylon straps to ensure stability of the rolls in transit. It is important that protective strapping and wrapping is kept in place until the membrane is about to be installed