Entries by Industrial Degreasers

Cleanroom Parts Cleaning: Tips for Solvent Selection

Cleanrooms are spaces that are kept clean to an infinitesimal degree. More than just well-organized and spotless to the naked eye, they require a level of cleanliness measured “by the number of particles per cubic meter at a specified particle size,” as Wikipedia explains. In other words, when there’s a smudge on a counter space […]

Using Natural Solvents: Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past 20 years, industrial solvent users have become increasingly interested in switching to solvents that have a natural formulation, sending the market for these solvents on a stratospheric climb that continues today, as more companies and organizations stop using solvents from yesteryear in favor of greener options. If you’re thinking about getting in […]

PCB Cleaning Solvents: 3 Key Performance Indicators

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are found in all but the simplest electronic devices. Because PCBs featuring embedded or non-embedded components are protected by equipment housing, they seldom experience physical stress that could cause damage, such as warping and cracking. However, because equipment that contains PCBs frequently contains a ventilation system, PCBs are subject to accumulations […]

Chemical Regulations: Is TCE Being Banned?

Also known as trichloroethylene, TCE is a halocarbon frequently used for industrial solvent needs. However, the chemical compound appears on track to be banned or severely regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). in the near future. When it went into wide production in the 1920s, TCE was hailed as a highly effective anesthetic. However, […]