Entries by Industrial Degreasers

How are HFEs better for the environment?

Hydrofluoroethers (HFEs) don’t cause ozone depletion, have an extremely low potential for global warming and do not have a long atmospheric lifetime. Other chemicals that perform the same function emit greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming. Read on to find out just how beneficial to the environment switching to HFEs can be! HFEs Key […]

How do Hydrofluoroethers work?

Hydrofluoroethers (HFEs) were created to replace several environmentally harmful chemicals that are used in a range of industries. With similar properties to the harmful chemicals, they offer almost all the same advantages in terms of uses but also allow for several environmentally friendly characteristics.   Applications of Hydrofluoroethers  Hydrofluoroethers are used in a variety of ways; […]

5 Ways to Be More Environmentally Friendly

Ecolink continuously strives to be environmentally friendly and aware. In doing so, we believe in advocating for the current generation and the ones to come. We have established a reputation for supplying sustainable, eco-friendly products which are hard to come by in the industry. There are several ways to be more eco-friendly and it is […]

What are Hydrofluoroethers?

As a class of organic solvents, hydrofluoroethers are a type of hydrocarbon with an ether bond. They were introduced in 1996 to help combat the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.   Characteristics of Hydrofluoroethers  They have many qualities that make them desirable to work with. These characteristics include:  Colorless  Odorless  Tasteless  Low Toxicity  […]

Preptone Versus MEK

Methyl ethyl ketone, commonly known as MEK, is a traditional organic solvent utilized by various industrial companies in the production of certain rubbers, plastics, paraffin wax, textiles, and more. Though the product had a long reputation as a highly sought-after solvent, more companies are beginning to understand the risks associated with MEK use and attempting to […]