Adhesives, Coating and
Surface Treatment

Production of solvent-based adhesives and coating products as well as their application on surfaces.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature.
In the adhesive and coating industries, VOCs are typically emitted from:
  • • Solvents used in formulations
  • • Curing and drying processes
  • • Cleaning agents and thinners

Why Emission Reduction Is Needed

Environmental Impact

VOCs react with nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the presence of sunlight to form ground-level ozone (smog), which is harmful to ecosystems, vegetation, and air quality.

Human Health Risks

Exposure to VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, and more serious long-term effects like liver, kidney, or central nervous system damage. Some VOCs (e.g., benzene, formaldehyde) are known or suspected carcinogens.

Regulatory Compliance

Adhesive and coating plants are often subject to strict air quality regulations (e.g. the new EU legislation). Non-compliance can lead to fines, shutdowns, or loss of permits.

Odor Control

VOCs often have strong odors that can lead to community complaints and reputational damage.

Occupational health and explosion safety (ATEX)

Maintaining low VOC levels is essential for occupational health and ensuring explosion safety within manufacturing facilities.

Emission control solutions

Treatment of VOC emissions in the surface treatment, coating and adhesive manufacturing industry is possible in several ways.

Thermal oxidizers (RTO / Catox / recuperative oxidizer)

Activated carbon adsorption

Biofilters

Condensation or scrubbing systems

Process changes (e.g., water-based or solvent-free adhesives/coatings)

Our services for you

BM Process is your go-to source for all of these technologies and moreover to assist you in selecting the most optimal solution for your situation. We understand both the technology and the legislative framework.

Our approach always includes the holistic way: we look further and strive for optimal process integration combined with absolute minimization of operational cost and reliance on external energy sources. What’s more, we loofor a positive effect on your plant’s total energy balance. Clean air and less energy cost.

Relevant services:

Pre-engineering studies

Owner’s Engineer Sevices

Legislation & Regulatory Compliance

Technology Selection & Design

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