ABAC Industrial Consulting services include assistance and management in every aspect or issue associated to this area. Our coverage is truly versatile and broad including internal auditing, private consulting and legal counselling. Our working scope also answers your needs associated to several regulations either general or particular; regulations for autonomous communities; state or regional; existing or in progress, in effect for your business.

How can I calculate dissolvent releases in the balance sheet? Most of the dissolvent releases which should be included in the annual balance sheet must be estimated according to theoretical process information and internal reports; for instance the dissolvent percentage in a product. In order to get a realistic balance sheet, Abac suggests checking those unestimated releases verifying stocks of residual dissolvents or dissolvent released in differents focal points through measures taken in situ.

Can the use of plasticizers exert an influence on the VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions? Yes, it can. The VOC definition stated in the RD 117 (Royal Decree) considers VOCs those organic compounds which get a steam pressure equivalent to 0.01 KpA or more at 20°C; or those having an equivalent volatility in their particular conditions of use. A plasticizer normally has a steam pressure less than 0.01kPa at 20°C; even so, its volatility increases, at usage temperatures in many processes, thus releasing itself through different aspirations .

Does my waste management company pay a lot for off-site treatment of organic water as the only answer is incineration? Abac can turn a direct cost into an income if you use the right water treatment: The E-OX process is a technology specifically designed for organic water treatment in cases when it is too complex to treat them under conventional low charge systems (physical-chemical, membranes) or when the water shows toxicity or low biodegradability to be treated with biological systems , or when its PCI is too low for incineration.

I want to buy a piece of land with an existing warehouse and I’d like to check the underground conditions. I do not know neither how to do it nor define responsibilities in case of contamination. Technologies applied to research soil contamination, study the risk for people and ecosystems, and if necessary decontaminate it, are complex and experience and knowledge are also required. Abac gives you an integral answer and offers you the legal and technical support to define responsabilities and adopt the necessary measures according to your particular situation.

Do I fulfill with the regulations in my projects where fire or explosive atmospheres may occur? The presence of explosive atmospheres may occur in Low Tension projects, chemical product storage projects, etc.. but this does not mean the owner will be exempted from the application of the RD 681/2003 and the further writing of the document contemplating protection against explosives.

Should appropiate authorities evaluate the amount of a financial guarantee (securities) to be issued? Is it possible, nowadays, to take up an insurance as offered without a previous risk analysis? To the extent corresponding governmental orders be not passed, no financial guarantee issuance is required for any of the activities mentioned within Annex III from Act 26/20078. Said orders shall not be passed until 04/30/2010 and shall determine the date as from the discharge of said orders be liable. However, despite the fact it is not compulsory to contract an environmental responsibility insurance policy, it is advisable to do so. This will depend on the coverage offered.

I have received a decision draft for my landfill permit and I do not agree with the sampling terms stated for my business. What can I do? A good option is to use your right to file an appeal . It is advisable to evaluate technical and economic implications which should affect the premises upon its further enforcement.

I have my business certified before 1998 and I have recently done some changes different from the premises. Should I comply with the present fire regulations? Situation should be analyzed in detail to find out the number of modifications to be done in your premises due to the present regulation. As this means an important expense in your budget, Abac can directly discuss with the competent entity all the necessary measures to be taken in order to comply with the regulations in force.