Any substance capable of dissolving and dispersing another substance is considered to be a solvent. Cleaners or degreasers containing carbon as part of their molecular structure are referred to as organic solvents. These substances can be found in countless products including varnishes, adhesives, paints, cleaning agents, and glues. They are also used in the production […]
Petroleum-based chemicals such as mineral spirits are frequently used to dissolve dirt, oil, burnt-on carbon, and grease quickly from the surfaces of parts or machinery. These traditional cleaners are a risky application because they pose significant harm to any individual handling them. Certain factors make petroleum-based organic solvents more dangerous than aqueous cleaners including: […]
Industrial parts washer solvents are important to manufacturing operations because they eliminate contaminants such as grease or dirt from components and machinery. Washers used for these processes come in a variety of forms including vapor degreasers, cold cleaning units, and conveyer driven equipment. Several cleaning solutions may be used to accomplish washing or degreasing processes. […]
A few months ago, The New York Times published a report damning the use of n-PB, also known as n-Propyl Bromide, which is a chemical compound that is used for many reasons, but as it pertains to this blog, one such use involves the cleaning and degreasing of metals, parts, and materials. The publication also […]
Though AK-225, also known as Asahiklin, has been a popular, and for the most part effective cleaning solvent for parts, metals, and materials for industrial companies that need to clean and degrease products, studies have proven that when the chemical agent is released into the air, it damages the Ozone Layer. These studies contradict a […]