Ditch the Harmful Chemicals: EPA-Compliant Anti-Spatter Spray Options

As of February 3, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is enforcing a nationwide ban on any products containing methylene chloride. How does this affect welders you might be asking? Unfortunately, many of the commonly used anti-spatter products contain methylene chloride and this ban means distributors will no longer be able to sell options that contain this harmful chemical.

Methylene chloride is a hazardous air pollutant and has been linked to serious health risks, including respiratory issues, nervous system damage, and even cancer with prolonged exposure. The EPA’s new ruling aims to reduce these risks by eliminating products that contain this toxic solvent from workplaces across the country. So if your shop or facility currently relies on anti-spatter sprays containing methylene chloride, you need to find an alternative EPA-compliant replacements to keep operations running smoothly.

Good news is, we know just the thing: WHALE SPRAY! We’ve always been a fan of their products and these two safe, solvent-free alternatives deliver high-performance results that you can count on without harmful chemicals.

Whale Spray 1800 S

Oil-Based BIO Anti-Spatter

• Get more life out of your nozzles
• Better arc stability and free gas flow
• Resistance to thermal degradation
• Natural polarity to metallic surfaces
• Silicone-free heat resistant barrier
• Long lasting non-stick effect
• Easy wipe-away spatter​

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Whale Spray BIO Antispatter is a natural, oil-based solution that effectively prevents weld spatter from sticking to your workpiece or nozzles with automatic and semi-automatic welding equipment. No need for chiseling, grinding or brushing after welding. It's both bio-degradable and solvent-free, making it an ideal choice for fabrication shops and manufacturers!

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Whale Spray 1801 S

Non-Flammable Organic Anti-Spatter

• Non-flammable
• 100% stability- does not separate
• Biodegradable & Silicone Free
• Compatible with painting processes
• Anti-corrosive interphases
• Long lasting non-stick effect
  
• Thin, economical film application

Whale Spray Non-Flammable Organic Antispatter is designed for safety for 100% of all manual, semi-automatic, robotic, laser and plasma welding processes, stopping spatter from sticking to your work and your nozzles. The innovative blue color allows for a clear view of the application area. An excellent choice for welding applications where fire risk and worker safety are major concerns!

Don’t wait to make the switch- transition to a safer, compliant anti-spatter solution like Whale Spray today. Stop by one of our showrooms in MD or PA to grab a can or reach out today to keep your welding operations running smoothly!

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