Solvent Substitution Alternatives
Partnering with JS3WG

JG-PP is partnering with the JS3 Working Group to address solvent substitution alternatives. The JS3WG is an organization that includes representation from all DoD Services and NASA plus technical experts in solvents technology. The JS3WG was established to facilitate open communication, encourage collaboration and promote a well coordinated response to solvent issues related to the upcoming DLSME NESHAP regulations.

 

 

The JS3WG, with input from DoD Agencies, derived a methodology tool for establishing the Acceptance Criteria (which includes Materials Compatibility; ESOH; Chemical Properties; and Performance Characteristics) needed for approval and successful implementation of alternative cleaners. This methodology does not identify alternative cleaners, but identifies critical steps necessary for the acceptance of alternative cleaners for DoD industrial maintenance activities.

To view the Methodology document, please click here. To view the Methodology flowchart, please click here.

 

The JS3 Database was developed to capture all DoD information on solvent substitution. Information includes completed and ongoing efforts, documentation, and most importantly cleaner requirements for specific DoD cleaning operations. This web site will efficiently disseminate data and prevent duplication of efforts DoD wide. In addition, this information is made public so that solvent manufacturers can obtain DoD requirements and solicit their products that meet DoD requirements via the web site. The JS3 database can be accessed from the JG-PP website, or please click here.

The JS3 effort is the joint services commitment to proactively meet anticipated NESHAP compliance requirements through solvent substitution.

Current Activity

The table below can be used as a quick reference guide. If you would like more information on this project please contact one of the people listed below.

POC

Omar Mendoza SAF-AQ Career Broadener Air Force Research Lab Pollution Prevention Team WPAFB, Ohio Phone: 937-255-2247 DSN 785-2247 Email: Omar.Mendoza@wpafb.af.mil Wayne Ziegler Army Phone: 410-306-0746 Email: wziegler@arl.army.mil Dennis W. Jarvi Marine Corps. Phone: 937-431-1900 x13 Email: djarvi@itb-inc.com Matt Rothgeb NASA Phone: 321-867-8476 Email: matthew.rothgeb-1@ksc.nasa.gov Tom Torres Navy Phone: 805-982-1658 Email: tom.torres@navy.mil John Thomstatter CTC Phone: 814-269-2508 Email: thomstaj@ctc.com Database Administrator Angel Martin-Dias CTC Phone: 412-992-5343 Email: martindias@ctc.com

 

Current Activity

T10 Thinner BAE Systems Ben Zlateff Phone: 360-396-7086 Email: zlateffbj@kpt.nuwc.navy.mil PD-680 Wheel Cleaning NAVAIR Dr. EL Sayed Arafat Phone: 301-342-8054 Email: elsayed.arafat@navy.mil Aeronautical Anti-Friction Bearing Cleaning Process NFESC Brad Hollan Phone: 805-982-1320 Email: brad.hollan@navy.mil

Related Articles

The Efforts of the DoD Services and NASA Toward Green Cleaning Operations published in the Process Cleaning Magazine March-April 2006 Issue

NAVAIR Experts Seek Replacements for Dry Cleaning Solvents published in the Currents Spring 2007 issue

Working Group Promotes Cleaning, published in the Currents Spring 2007 issue