Entries by Industrial Degreasers

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, […]

What Is SLA 3D Printing?

SLA 3D Printing is a form of 3D printing that uses a laser or ultraviolet light source to harden a liquid resin into plastic. This style of printing works by layering the hardened plastic product to build the body of the three dimensional subject. SLA (stereolithography apparatus) technology was originally developed in Japan in the […]