Entries by Industrial Degreasers

Acetone Cleaning Solvent: How Safe is it for Workers?

Acetone has been used as a solvent for hundreds of years. As wikipedia explains, “Acetone was first produced by alchemists during the late Middle Ages via the dry distillation of metal acetates.” Alchemy is seldom practiced today, but acetone cleaning solvent is still used in large quantities. Unlike in the early days of acetone use, […]

Acetone Use: Is Acetone a Degreaser?

Most mechanical parts that receive heavy wear are serviced with a lubricant to prevent moving parts from grinding together and accelerating wear. In industrial settings, heavy-duty mechanical parts are treated with grease to provide a smooth buffer between moving parts in vehicles, production line equipment, large air distribution fans, and much more. Eventually, though, the […]