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Activated Metal Treatment System for Paints Remove and Destroy PCBs in Painted Surfaces with the Activated Metal Treatment System (AMTS) Current physical removal methods (e.g., media blasting) are able to strip PCB-laden paints from surfaces. However, these methods typically create a new waste stream that must be treated according to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations. In contrast, AMTS extracts PCBs from paints and breaks them down into benign by-products while on the structure. Therefore, no additional PCB-treatment step is required. Also, because the treated surface can be reused or recycled following application, AMTS has advantages over methods like incineration, which destroys the underlying material. Benefits Commercial Applications Effective at removing and destroying PCBs from surfaces Non-destructive to the surface being treated Safer for end-user and environment than current alternatives Useful for a variety of applications Cost-competitive In situ or ex situ Painted structures such as buildings and ships Concrete surfaces contaminated by PCB-laden transformer oil Caulks and other adhesives Electrical equipment Soils Other PCB-contaminated debris

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