New EPA Rule

What is Amalgam?

50% Mercury, 27% Tin, 1% Zinc, 21% Silver and 1% Copper

Mercury causes damage to the brain, lungs and liver in humans which is why this rule is going into place
Link to final rule –
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-12338.pdf
Dental offices will need to be using an Amalgam Separation System, Waste Containers and a Dental Line Cleaner.
All products must meet EPA and ISO 11143:2008 quality standards • All Dentists must comply by June 14th, 2020

Why does Amalgam need to be disposed of correctly?

Amalgam contains a lot of Mercury. Mercury causes damage to the brain, lungs and liver in humans. The levels of Mercury enter water streams from Dental facilities poses a risk to the environment and public.

What does the rule entail?

All Dental facilities must use an Amalgam Separation System while disposing of the Amalgam Waste properly. This prevents the Amalgam from entering into local water systems. You must be compliant by June 14th, 2020. All products must meet the EPA and ISO 11143:2008 quality standards and our Amalgam products meet that standard. Here is the link to the final rule to read and understand the proper requirements:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-12338.pdf

Are there any exemptions for this EPA Ruling?

Dentists who practice in oral pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics are exempt from the rule.
Dentists who do not place amalgam and only remove amalgam in unplanned or emergency situations (estimated at less than 5 percent of removals) are also exempt.
Mobile dental units are exempt.
Dentists who already have separators are grandfathered for 10 years.
We recommend all dental facilities set up a proper disposal solution for Amalgam waste even if they think they are exempt.

Container Types

Amalsed Silver Separator

Amalgam Separator Initial Kit for dental offices without any amalgam program in place

Easy Install with local plumber
One time purchase separator and then replacing the cartridges each year in the future
includes the air/water tank and the first amalgam cartridge

Silver Service Disposal Box

This box includes an exchange cartridge and waste containers for dental offices.

One small toothbox for teeth with Amalgam in them
1.5 Gallon Amalgam Waste Containers for a single cartridge
Cap bag to dispose of spent Amalgam Caps
Additional replacement cartridge for Amalgam Separator System
Best way to be compliant immediately! A box with everything together.
Most cartridges can fit current separators( ex. Solmetex Separators)

Amalsed Silver Cartridge

Amalgam Separator Exchange Cartridge for offices that only require a replacement cartridge

100% compatible with Solmetex Hg5 separator
Only needs to be replaced once a year for up to 5 dental charis and twice a year for 6-12 dental chairs

Amalgam Waste Containers

Small Toothbox – used for teeth that have Amalgam in them
1.5, 4 and 6.5 Gallon containers used to recycle the cartridges from separators
All containers come with a mercury vapor suppressant to reduce the risk of inhaling mercury
All containers are shipped to the customer with a return label on the inside. Once full, the customer will then ship the container back out and call us to order a replacement!

Welcome To Choice MedWaste

Providing Medical Waste Disposal Services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

What is Amalgam?

Why does Amalgam need to be disposed of correctly?

What does the rule entail?

Are there any exemptions for this EPA Ruling?

Container Types

Amalsed Silver Separator

Silver Service Disposal Box

Amalsed Silver Cartridge

Amalgam Waste Containers

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