Although Brazil is considered one of the countries with the best environmental control and protection legislation, there are still companies and businesses that do not follow environmental regulations. Let's understand a little more about the topic and the importance of using filters in the painting process for environmental preservation.
Decree-Law 1413/1975
Brazil has always been at the forefront when it comes to environmental preservation. Famous for its natural resources, the country has demonstrated concern for this issue for several decades.
In the case of the regulation of industrial activities, one of the main milestones in the regulation of this activity is Decree-Law 1413, of August 14, 1975, which deals with the control of environmental pollution caused by industrial activities. This date, consequently, also became the Day of Industrial Pollution Control.
We'll talk more about this law in... another article which explains in greater detail some specific points of this legislation, which is so important in the pursuit of a society concerned with environmental preservation and sustainability.
“"Federal Law No. 1,413/1975 addresses the control of environmental pollution caused by industrial activities, as can be seen in Article 1: 'Industries established or to be established in the national territory are obliged to promote the necessary measures to prevent or correct the inconveniences and damages of pollution and contamination of the environment.' This applies to soil, water, noise, and air pollution."‘
However, in addition to knowing the law, it is also important to understand the reasons for its existence and its importance in protecting the environment.
Without proper regulation, waste from industrial activities could be dumped directly into nature, and this action would have disastrous consequences for the local population and ecosystems. This is because, in most cases, this type of activity can produce toxic waste that can contaminate the air, soil, and water.
The importance of paint filters in environmental preservation.
In the context of industrial painting, the main source of pollution is overspray and the VOCs generated during the process. Since many production sectors utilize this process, some device is needed to reduce the impact of these toxic substances on the environment.
For this purpose, professional paint booths were created which, in addition to filtering the air inside the booth, reducing the interference of agents that could cause problems in the paint finish, have an essential function in environmental preservation.
Paint booths have an exhaust system that collects paint overspray. This contaminated air passes through several... filters (which may vary depending on the booth structure, the type of paint used, and the painting method) that retains toxic substances, releasing only clean air. These paint particles and VOCs retained in the filters can then be disposed of appropriately, preserving the environment surrounding the company's activities.
However, in addition to using the paint booth correctly, it is extremely important to maintain and replace these parts. filters, Because if they lack the necessary conditions, they will not perform the filtration efficiently, wasting all the work of the cabin and consequently polluting the environment.
Besides the environmental damage, not using filters in paint booths can lead to fines for the company. To learn more about the correct maintenance of filters, visit our website. special article on the topic.
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