Flavors & Fragrances Facility Hazardous Location Service

WERCS provides professional hazardous location equipment service for flavor and fragrance manufacturing facilities. Aroma chemical production, solvent extraction, and fragrance compounding involve flammable solvents requiring proper ventilation, gas detection, and explosion-proof equipment. We service the equipment that keeps your facility compliant.

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Problems We Solve

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Multiple Flammable Solvents

Flavor and fragrance production uses ethanol, hexane, acetone, and other flammable solvents for extraction and processing.

Aroma Chemical Hazards

Many aroma chemicals are flammable liquids. Compounding and blending areas require proper ventilation and gas detection to prevent dangerous accumulations.

FDA/FEMA Requirements

Food-grade flavors and fragrances must meet FDA and FEMA requirements. Maintenance documentation must satisfy food safety audits.

Fire Code Compliance

Flavor houses and fragrance facilities must comply with NFPA 30, NFPA 45, and local fire codes. Professional service ensures ongoing compliance.

Our Service Process

How WERCS delivers exceptional results every time

1

Facility Assessment

We evaluate extraction, compounding, and storage areas against OSHA and NFPA requirements. All hazardous locations documented.

2

Gas Detection Service

Calibration of LEL sensors for all solvents in use. Verification of alarm setpoints and interlock operation.

3

Ventilation Testing

Extraction area and compounding room ventilation testing including CFM measurement and negative pressure verification.

4

Compliance Documentation

Complete documentation package for fire marshal inspections, insurance audits, and FDA/FEMA compliance reviews.

Equipment We Service

WERCS technicians are trained on all major paint booth brands and models.

Gas Detection Systems
Multi-Solvent, LEL Monitoring
Explosion-Proof Equipment
Fans, Motors, Lighting
Ventilation Systems
Extraction, Compounding Areas
Fire Suppression
Clean Agent, All Types

Compliance & Safety Standards

OSHA 1910.106 - Flammable Liquid Storage and Handling
NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 45 - Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories
FDA Food Additive Requirements
FEMA GRAS Standards
IFRA Fragrance Safety Standards

Flavors & Fragrances Facility Hazardous Location Service FAQ

Common questions about our services

Flavor manufacturing involves flammable solvents for extraction (ethanol, hexane), flammable aroma chemicals, and high-temperature processes. Proper ventilation, gas detection, and explosion-proof equipment are required.
Yes. WERCS provides documentation that satisfies FDA, FEMA, and food safety audit requirements. Our service maintains hazardous location equipment while respecting food-grade facility protocols.
Fragrance compounding areas handle concentrated aroma chemicals, many of which are flammable. Proper ventilation and gas detection prevent dangerous accumulations during blending operations.

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Service Areas

WERCS provides flavors & fragrances facility hazardous location service services nationwide. Select your state for local information:

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