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    Removing/handling solidified chemicals from drums

    Materials are sterile so introducing air not an option Materials are currently filled by supplier in open air so possibility of moisture causing compaction. Going to do a trial with filling under nitrogen/dry air We've also been given an alternative size/shape drum and we may invert/rotate...
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    Removing/handling solidified chemicals from drums

    Thanks for your 2cents worth, Process is a batch system initially then runs into a continous process, Drums are 50kg Solvent use is not an option Vibration of drums as abstep prior to dispensing could be viable On site storage is in an ambient warehouse 20C+-4C although transport in is not I had...
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    Removing/handling solidified chemicals from drums

    Looking for ideas to help remove partially solidified chemicals from plastic drums. Chemicals have solidified in the bottom 12" of the drum, neck of drum is narrower than the base, type of chemicals are Urea, sodium chloride etc in addition these chemicals are also clumping throughout the drum...

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