Solvent Recovery
Solvent recovery is the process of extracting useful materials from waste or by-product solvents generated during the manufacturing process.
Good for the environment and the BOTTOM LINE!
Appalachian Environmental Resources offers an exciting opportunity for industries that use solvents in the course of their manufacturing. Solvent Recovery is a process in which a mobile distillation center processes spent solvents at the customer's site, in runs of 1000 gallons or more. After processing, the cleaned solvent is returned to the customer for reuse.
Solvents that can be distilled and recovered include:
Acetate/Acetone
MEK/MAK
Mineral Spirits
Toluene
Alcohol
MIBK
NMP
Xylene
Solvent Recovery – Solvent Recovery is a very exciting option for those customers who use solvents in their manufacturing process. It’s a win-win method that actually saves the customer money as well as helps protect the environment.
Solvent Recovery is a process in which a mobile distillation center processes spent solvents at the customer’s site, in runs of 1000 gallons or more. After processing, the cleaned solvent is returned to the customer for reuse. It not only saves on the cost of virgin solvent, but also on the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Recoverable solvents include Acetate/Acetone, MEK/MAK, Mineral Spirits, Toluene, Alcohol, MIBK, NMP, and Xylene. If you have solvent waste allow us the opportunity to review your solvents to see if we can offer you a significant savings verses the cost of virgin product
Solvent Distillation is defined as:
"A process in which a liquid or vapor mixture of two or more substances is separated into its component fractions of desired purity, by the application and removal of heat".
AER's solvent recovery customers not only save on the cost of virgin solvent, but also on the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Appalachian Environmental Resources, Inc. has provided waste management services for the Southeast Region since 2000. We provide solutions for the waste management, environmental compliance, and workplace safety concerns for industries and businesses. Not only do these solutions result in cost savings for the customer, but they can also relieve the burden created by compliance regulations that is often carried by Plant Managers, Health and Safety Managers, Human Resources Managers, or business owners, all of whom already have many other responsibilities.