Entries by Industrial Degreasers

What is Acetone Made From?

Whether you are using acetone to do something as simple as remove your nail polish, or something more extreme like using it to clean up the aftermath of an oil spill, there is almost no industry that couldn’t benefit from the use of this versatile solvent. Acetone is an organic, non-toxic product making it safe […]

What is Lab Grade Acetone?

Acetone is a naturally occurring solvent that most people are familiar with or have used in some capacity, but if you work in a more formal, scientific setting you may wonder what is lab grade acetone? In common use, acetone is an additive ingredient in gasoline, and cosmetic products, or a solvent used to degrease […]

What Are the Best Uses of Acetone?

Acetone is a potent and versatile chemical compound that is used in many industries and products as both a solvent and cleaning agent. Due to the fact that acetone is a naturally occurring, non-toxic, organic, compound it is considered safe and gentle enough for many personal care uses. Acetone is present in many products used […]

Why is Acetone a Good Solvent?

A solvent is a chemical substance, like acetone, that has the ability to dissolve other substances. Acetone is a good solvent due to its ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar substances, while other solvents can only dissolve one or the other. Acetone’s chemical makeup includes elements that are both polar and nonpolar which means […]

Is Acetone The Same as Denatured Alcohol?

While acetone and denatured alcohol are both chemical solvents used in various forms of cleaning, degreasing, and even in the production of some of the same products, they are two different chemical compounds. Denatured alcohol is an ethanol based alcohol that contains additives not fit for consumption, while acetone is a naturally occurring chemical compound, […]