The safety of an industrial solvent is partly contextual. For example, while an solvent ingredient that burn skin would be considered dangerous in all cases, an ingredient that combusts at a certain temperature could be dangerous or safe, depending on how and where it’s used. Nevertheless, there are certain qualities of industrial solvents that generally […]
Because of the critical role that aerospace hydraulic systems play in flying and landing aircraft, you can never be too vigilant about maintaining the hydraulic systems for your aerospace equipment. To be vigilant about maintenance, though, you first need to select a hydraulic system cleaning solvent that matches the needs of your equipment and cleaning […]
Trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used since the 1920s for a variety of purposes. Today, it’s primarily known as an industrial solvent used in degreasing applications. TCE works well as a general purpose degreaser for industrial jobs, but it poses health problems to those who apply it consistently, and it can even affect workers who apply […]
Most people associate carcinogens with tobacco products and air pollutants, not with industrial solvents. But some carcinogenic chemicals that cause air pollution come from these solvents, and long-term exposure to the carcinogenic substances can predispose you to develop cancer, just like smoking can. One of the latest industrial chemicals to be exposed to this harsh […]
The term “critical cleaning” refers to cleaning procedures that are critical in some way to the success of the end user. For example, aerospace solvents are formulated to perform cleaning operations on aerospace machinery. Solvents not designed for the needs of aerospace equipment could make a critical difference in how the machinery performs, causing problems […]