Silver recovery from x-ray film is a very profitable venture. Yet the primary advantage of xray recycling is it helps preserve the environment. Recovery companies that recycle the silver in x-ray film prevent the silver from being improperly disposed in landfills where they could leach into aquifers. Industrial Surplus Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX offers a safe and secure method of disposing of medical x-rays. Not only does this service adhere to the HIPAA rules and regulations, it also prevents the creation of additional medical conditions caused by silver contamination in the environment.
If the silver in x-ray film leaches into ground due to improper disposal the silver could find its way into ground water and perhaps lead to a condition called argyria. In humans this is the accumulation of silver salts in the skin, eyes and perhaps organs. This can be life threatening in large doses or if exposed to inhaled silver vapors. The most common problem is discoloration of the skin which turns an unattractive blue gray. Because silver does not flush from the body, it accumulates and this accumulation shows in the skin’s color. Even more so, silver that accumulates in the body can lead to organ damage; brain, kidney, liver, eye and lung damage. It is absolutely imperative that silver isn't get disposed of improperly to prevent the poisoning of ground water. Recycling x-rays offers the best solution to the issues surrounding x-ray disposal.
There are many more positive things that result from xray film recycling, such as the additional income that is generated from the sale of the silver recovered from the film or the added space freed up when excess x-ray waste is removed. Dental xray film, MRI films, NDT film and other medical x-rays contain silver that can be removed through various processes and reused. A silver recycler who uses one or more of these methods needs to have certain credentials to be trusted with x-ray film recycling and destruction. Industrial Surplus Inc. can provide these much needed services, maintaining a strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and customer satisfaction.
X-ray film recycling saves the environment, creates cash flow for businesses and helps businesses stay within the law with private document disposal. It guarantees that x-rays are completely destroyed because recycling automatically results in the complete destruction of x-ray films. Whether the silver is collected by chemical means or burning, all processes result in complete destruction. For all of the reasons listed above any business that needs to dispose of outdated x-rays in Corpus Christi, TX should choose xray recycling as their preferred disposal method.
