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Bimetallic Treatment System for Paints Remove and Destroy PCBs in Painted Surfaces with the Bimetallic Treatment System (BTS) Current extraction methods are able to remove polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from painted surfaces; however, these methods typically create a new waste stream that must be treated. In contrast, BTS removes PCBs and breaks them down into benign by-products. Therefore, no additional waste stream is created. Also, because the treated surface can be reused following application, BTS 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 Painted structures such as buildings and ships Concrete surfaces contaminated by PCB-laden transformer oil Caulks Soils Electrical equipment Other PCB-contaminated debris

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