1) Our stainless steel hazardous waste storage collectors

2) Technical and price comparison of stainless steel vs. aluminum, plastic, steel

1) Our stainless steel hazardous waste storage collectors

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Cutting-edge technology is at the heart of our approach; we constantly strive to innovate to offer sustainable and effective solutions. Our commitment to technical excellence sets us apart from our competitors and allows us to guarantee a positive impact on the environment.

Our hazardous waste storage collectors are of high quality and developed with the objective of absolute safety for the environment and users, in accordance with the NFH96118 standard and the decree of March 27, 2012.

These are the most durable products on the market and are part of the environmental circular economy policy. Installed for over twenty years, our collectors are a testament to the most relevant investment.

ENVINOX 2® : stainless steel collector for used oils, cans and filters

SIVOX 2® : large capacity container for used oils
BATRINOX®: collector of used batteries
PILINOX®: used battery column

Features:

- M0 standard: non-combustible and non-flammable

- maximum resistance to acids

- maximum corrosion resistance

- maximum resistance to atmospheric variations

- maximum UV resistance

- Complies with standard NFH96118 and the decree of March 27, 2012

20 year warranty*
No paint applied: no maintenance, no degradation, minimization of pollution
Environmentally neutral: does not deteriorate and does not release any components that could pollute the environment
Made in France

* on the manufacture of stainless steel receivers according to the recommended mode of use (excluding equipment)

2) Comparison of stainless steel vs. aluminum, plastic, steel

FIRE:
Polyethylene melts at a temperature of 126°-130°C, and its breaking point is only 260°C, not to mention the toxic substances released in the fumes.
At 200°C, aluminum retains only 20% of its initial resistance (at 20°C), while stainless steel still retains over 70% of its resistance at 20°C. At 550°C, aluminum is completely melted, while stainless steel still retains over 60% of its resistance at 20°C.

CORROSION:
Aluminum corrodes in contact with water; it is not suitable for marine environments. Chlorides, sulfides, and galvanic reactions destroy aluminum very quickly.
Steel corrodes rapidly when in contact with water; a simple impact on the surface paint triggers this phenomenon. Furthermore, corrosive substances accidentally spilled by the public damage the steel, even in the case of double-walled tanks, which deteriorate one after the other. Too many soil pollution accidents must be avoided. With a chromium content of at least 10.5%, stainless steel benefits from permanent corrosion protection thanks to a self-healing passivation layer. Stainless steel is the most corrosion-resistant material.

MECHANICAL STRENGTH:

HDPE has low abrasion resistance, low stiffness, and low mechanical strength.

In terms of mechanical properties, aluminum is known for being lightweight and malleable, making it easily formable and useful for applications where lightness is important, but low mechanical strength is important. Many tanks leak, causing soil pollution.

Stainless steel is harder and stronger, making it useful for applications where mechanical strength is important, such as wear parts, pressure vessels, or fasteners.

UV AND TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES:

Polyethylene is not UV resistant. It oxidizes under significant temperature changes, and the material degrades in air and water, creating a public health problem. The warranty offered by manufacturers is very short (1 to 2 years).

Stainless steel is resistant to UV rays, frost, and significant temperature variations.

RISKS OF STAINLESS STEEL AND ALUMINUM COMBINATIONS

Two materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, which are considered fairly corrosion-resistant independently of each other, should not be combined due to the risk of galvanic corrosion. Galvanic corrosion can occur when stainless steel and aluminum are in direct contact, particularly in the presence of an electrolyte such as water or moisture. In this galvanic couple, aluminum acts as the anode and corrodes preferentially, while stainless steel acts as the cathode and is protected.

RECYCLING, CIRCULAR ECONOMY, ECOLOGY:

PLASTIC, PED, HDPE: “Although two recycling techniques exist – mechanical and chemical – 91% of plastics still end up in landfills or incinerated (source: Statista, 2023).”; “The environment in which plastic is found also influences its degradation rate. Exposure to the sun's UV rays can accelerate the fragmentation of plastic, a process called photodegradation” (source: Ecology Without Borders).

To be used outdoors, steel must undergo polluting surface treatments. Anti-corrosion coatings on steel objects exposed to the elements can contain large quantities of toxic heavy metals such as lead, zinc, or chromium, as well as organic compounds that are particularly harmful to the environment, such as carcinogenic PCBs and PAHs. Before being recycled, steel must be cleaned of its treatments. Paints, plastics, and other contaminants are therefore removed through chemical or mechanical treatments. Steel recycling rate after treatment: 78%

Aluminum stripped of its surface treatments is 100% recyclable, with only 37% recycled.

Stainless steel is infinitely recyclable and is largely, if not completely, recycled. It requires no painting due to the quality of its material. In the construction and building industries, stainless steel recycling has reached 100%.

THE PRICE

We've shown you that our stainless steel products offer unparalleled durability. Now let's address an essential aspect: the price. The following formula will help you quickly calculate the savings you will achieve with our storage collectors: