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What is Acetone
What is Acetone, How is it Used and What is the Current Market State?
Acetone is a clear, volatile substance that is highly flammable as a liquid and a vapor. Acetone is commonly referred to as propanone or dimethyl
what are recycled solvents
What is the Difference Between Virgin Solvents and Recycled Solvents
Solvents are liquid or gases that can dissolve or extract other substances. But what’s the difference between virgin solvents and recycled solvents? We explore that
How to Dispose of Cannabis Waste
How to Dispose of Cannabis Waste in Ontario
With the cannabis industry only legally being introduced in Canada in the past 3 years, one of the questions that has often risen is how
Recycling Acetone
What’s the Best Way to Recycle and Recover Acetone?
In Maratek’s first blog of this series, ‘What is Acetone and How is it Used as an Industrial Solvent’, we looked at what exactly acetone
How to Dispose of Hand Sanitizer
How to Properly Dispose of Hand Sanitizer in Ontario
Looking back at the past year, it is definitely safe to say that the majority of us most likely have used more hand sanitizer than
Guide to Gunwash Cleaning Solvent
Your Complete Guide to Gun Wash Recycling and Recovery
Gun Wash is a popular and efficient solvent that is required in many industries such as automotive, kitchen cabinetry and millwork, as well as the
How to Dispose Your Hazardous Waste in Toronto
With the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) having a population of over 6 million people, it is common for most manufacturing companies to produce a substantial
Solvent recycling
Can Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) be Recycled for Industrial Use?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a liquid industrial solvent that is highly efficient and used mainly for surface coating.  It can also be used as
What is Acetone Solvent
What is Acetone and How is it Used as an Industrial Solvent?
Many solvents are used in an industrial space. Solvents can be used during the manufacturing process, to help with processes such as cleaning equipment, removing