Custom Aqueous Solvents: How to Purchase Them Economically

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Most companies and organizations that invest in custom aqueous solvents do so out of necessity. They need a water based solvent but can’t find a ready made solution that meets their needs. The only option is creating a custom solvent that addresses all requirements.

Because custom aqueous solvents are manufactured from scratch, they frequently cost a bit more than stock solvents. You may have no option but to pay the price; however, there are four simple steps you can take to purchase your solvent economically. Let’s look at what they are.

  1. Request Three Separate Quotes

 Suppliers of custom aqueous solvents have different price structures, so it pays to shop around, as the old saying goes. Chances are that most of the quotes you receive will be in the same ballpark, but one price will be lower than the rest.

Choosing a supplier that offers the best price points is the first step toward saving money on your aqueous solvent purchase. But before you buy, confirm that the price is the regular price, not a special offer that won’t be available the next time you need to order solvent. 

  1. Purchase in Concentrated Form

 You have the option of purchasing your solvent in ready to use form or in concentrated form that must be diluted with water. If you’re familiar with the water dilution process for the type of solvent you need, buying in concentrated form allows you to use the highest percentage of water, while maintaining the efficacy of the solvent for the application.

  1. Purchase As-Needed or in Bulk

The volume in which you order a custom aqueous solvent also impacts price. For large-scale solvent users, buying in bulk is commonly the best option, as it typically offers a lower price per volume than a standard purchase. For small-scale users, purchasing solvent on an as-needed basis is often the best option. It allows them to use only as much solvent as required and prevents over investing.

  1. Recycle the Solvent if Possible

Whether you can recycle your solvent depends on its formulation and how you use the solution. For example, using a vapor degreasing solvent in a closed parts washer can facilitate solvent recycling, as long as the washer has the technology required for the job. If you can recycle your solvent, it could become a big cost saver in the long run.

Get Custom Aqueous Solvents Here

Ecolink is a seasoned supplier of eco friendly cleaners available in stock and custom formulations. We have years of experience creating unique solvents for the unique needs of specific users. We offer eco friendly, custom aqueous solvents that are ready to use or come in concentrated form, provide a variety of supply volume options, and supply free test samples of solvents on request.

To get started on creating a custom aqueous solvent, please call us today at 800-563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to supplying a custom solution at a competitive price you can afford!

4 Potential Benefits of Water Based Cleaners

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Industrial cleaning agents can be separated into two large groups: Agents that have a solvent base and agents that have a water base — also generally referred to as an “aqueous base”.

Like a solvent base, a water base is used to make industrial cleaner ingredients miscible, creating a solution that has the perfect suspension of active ingredients. If you’re trying to decide whether to use a solvent based cleaner or a cleaner that has a water base, check out the following four benefits of water based cleaners, and compare them to the potential benefits of using solvent based cleaners.

  1. Cost Savings

Water is a perfect example of a substance that is inexpensive because it’s so plentiful. The low cost of water often means that water based cleaners are less expensive that solvent based solutions, although manufacturers ultimately determine prices based on the sales and marketing plan.

With that said, even the most cost effective solvents have a higher price than water that’s taken from the tap, and then purified. If you have a conservative cleaner budget, using a water based cleaner may be the best option, especially considering the cost of long-term use.

  1. Fewer Harmful Ingredients

Like solvent based cleaners, water based cleaners can contain harmful ingredients. However, the base ingredient, water, has no toxic properties and is essential for human life.

Because an aqueous base isn’t a guarantee that a cleaner’s blended chemicals are harmless, choose your solution carefully. For the sake of human safety and the environment, target a solutions that is “environmentally safe” or “environmentally preferred”.

  1. High Flashpoint

Cleaning solutions that are highly diluted with water tend to have a high flashpoint, which means they ignite in the presence of high temperatures instead of low-level heat. In some cases, water based solvents have no flashpoint and are considered non-flammable. Regardless of the work environment in which you use the product, a cleaner with a high flashpoint is considered a valuable safety feature.

  1. Less Regulatory Concern

If the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates a water based cleaner, it’s because the solution contains chemical(s) that are hazardous to human health and/or the environment. Unless all of its chemical constituents are highly safe, there’s no guarantee the EPA won’t phase out the chemicals. However, water based cleaners are never regulated due to their aqueous base.

About Ecolink

Ecolink specializes in providing industrial cleaning solutions to companies and organizations across the U.S. We manufacture a wide array of stock solutions and create custom solutions for the unique needs of a particular user.

Whether stock or custom is the right option, we’ll send you a free sample that lets you test the cleaner before you place an order, so you can buy with confidence. If for some reason you aren’t satisfied with the results, there’s no obligation to buy.

For more information about our water based cleaners, please call us today at 800-563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to answering your questions!

 

Using Aqueous Parts Washer Fluids for Sustainable Chemical Management

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As the green movement proliferates, “sustainability” becomes an increasingly important concept among environmentalists — a concept that has a trickle down effect, and is now a significant concern among industrialists worldwide. After all, their companies often have the power to make or break nearby ecosystems based on the type of chemical solvents their facilities use, how they use them, and the method of solvent disposal.

That’s why we’re spotlighting the discipline of sustainable chemical management in terms of using aqueous parts washer fluids, which largely focuses on sustaining chemicals for reuse. Having a professional chemical recycler recycle cleaning solvents is an environmentally prefered option, but on-site preparation of chemicals for reuse is the optimal choice for two reasons: It can reduce the frequency of solvent purchases, and it helps mitigate waste disposal expense by sending less liquid into the waste trap.

How Parts Washing Systems Help

An industrial chemical user could purchase chemical recycling equipment that professional chemical recyclers use, but such a move wouldn’t be cost effective, unless one the user’s core practices is industrial chemical recycling. However, while formally recycling chemicals may not be a part of the business equation, cleaning parts using parts washing systems often is — and some parts washing systems are designed to recycle solvents.

Apart from seeing them operate firsthand, one of the best ways to understand the design of parts washers that support aqueous parts washer fluids is to give a description of how the parts washing cycle works. In most cases, parts washing systems that facilitate chemical recycling include the following eight steps in one wash cycle.

  1. Soiled parts are placed on a rack inside the washer.
  2. Solvent is placed in a basin below the rack.
  3. A heating coil in the basin vaporizes the solvent.
  4. Vaporized solvent rises to clean soiled parts.
  5. During cleaning, airtight seals maintain vapor pressure.
  6. A vacuum pulls the used solvent into a cooling zone.
  7. The solvent condenses and collects in a holding unit.
  8. Clean solvent transfers to the solvent basin below the rack.

If promoting sustainable chemical management with a parts washing system sounds simple and hassle-free, that’s because it generally is. The most difficult part is choosing the right parts washing system and selecting solvents whose boiling points easily support the system’s solvent recycling function. If you need assistance evaluating makes and models of parts washing systems, or you need help selecting solvents, the solvent specialists at Ecolink can help.

Contact Us Today

As time goes on, sustainable chemical management using aqueous parts washer fluids will grow in scope and importance. To get started on supporting the discipline by using a parts washer that recycles solvents, give us a call today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website.

Ecolink has a rich history of formulating stock solvents and custom solvents that are environmentally preferred and environmentally safe, come in a variety forms, and can be used to remove numerous tough substances that non-industrial solvents can’t touch. We look forward to helping you support sustainable chemical management with aqueous parts washer fluids.

 

 

5 Benefits of Using an Aqueous Parts Washer Solution

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If you use a solvent-based parts washer solution that you need to phase out for safety reasons, or you need to stop using it because the solution no longer fits your evolving cleaning needs, switching to an aqueous parts washer solution should be considered before you opt for another solvent-based cleaner. Below are five important benefits that using an aqueous parts washer solution commonly delivers when compared to a solvent-based parts washing solution.

  1. Low VOC Content

Because an aqueous parts washer solution is water-based instead of solvent-based, it typically contains the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) between the two types of formulations. Because VOCs can be harmful to humans and the environment, the benefit of low VOC content alone is reason enough to choose an aqueous-based parts washer cleaner.

  1. No Powerful Odors

Because aqueous parts cleaning solutions typically have low VOC content, they tend to be low-odor solutions that don’t cause acute ailments that are related to VOC exposure, such as watery eyes, respiratory distress, and upset stomach. Moreover, in terms of odor, an aqueous parts washer solution makes it easy to work in the area where the cleaner is applied.

  1. Reduced Air Pollution

As a class, aqueous-based cleaners have low VOC content, as well as low hazardous air pollutant (HAP) content, both of which make the cleaners a good choice for reducing air pollution. If your company or organization is located in a low emission zone (LEZ), using an aqueous parts washer solution can help it remain under the tight emission cap requirements.

  1. Easier to Automate

Because solvent is generally more reactive and volatile than water, an aqueous parts washer solution is typically easier to “drop-in” as a replacement for the previous cleaner. This is why we, in the industrial chemical industry, frequently say that aqueous cleaners are easier to “automate” than cleaners that have a solvent base. The easier a solution is to automate, the less productivity is affected during the changeover of cleaners.

  1. Considered “Greener” Than Solvent

Aqueous parts washer solutions are widely considered greener (i.e., in terms of the green movement) than solvent parts washer solutions. The main reasons why are mentioned above: aqueous cleaners usually have low VOC content and low HAP content by volume compared to solvent cleaners.

With that said, it’s still possible to acquire solvent-based cleaners that are environmentally preferred. However, as a class of cleaners, aqueous cleaners tend to be the most environmentally preferred, with some of the solutions even considered environmentally safe.

Contact Ecolink Today

Is an aqueous parts washer solution right for your cleaning requirements? If so, you have at least five good reasons to use an aqueous cleaner. To determine whether aqueous solutions are compatible with your parts washer — and, if so, which solution would work best — call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping your company or organization select the best solutions for its business-critical cleaning needs.

The Use and Safety of Water Soluble Non Flammable Solvent

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The primary qualities of water soluble non flammable solvent are implied by the product’s general classification. It can be supplied in concentrated form that is diluted with water to create a solution that delivers the perfect degree of cleaning power. In addition, the water soluble formulation allows the product to be cleaned away with the proper application of water. These qualities give the product a highly diverse usage profile in terms of how it is applied.

In addition to having a diverse usage profile, water soluble non flammable solvent has an excellent safety profile in terms of preventing fires in the environment where it is used. Cleaning energized electrical equipment, applying the product in environments with obvious ignition sources such as flames, and storing the product in areas that contain combustibles are obvious safety advantages of using non flammable solvent instead of solvent that has a low flashpoint.

Additional Benefits of Water Soluble Non Flammable Solvent
In addition to having a wide range of application and an excellent safety profile regarding fire prevention, water soluble non flammable solvent can deliver additional benefits that you should carefully consider before ordering a solvent that is not water soluble and has a listed flashpoint.

  1. Efficient Application

Acquiring the solvent in concentrated form supports a highly efficient method of application. The cleaning power of the concentrated solution can be infinitesimally altered by mixing it with different percentages of water. For a light cleaning solvent, apply lots of water. To create a heavy duty cleaning solution, apply a smaller amount of water. It can be like having several cleaners in one.

  1. Highly Cost Effective

The efficient application of the product makes it highly cost effective. Instead of purchasing multiple strengths of a water soluble non flammable solvent, simply purchase it in concentrated form and have your workers create a solution that has the requisite cleaning power. If you are looking to cut down on solvent expense, purchasing this type of solvent is one way to do it.

  1. Efficient for Clean Up

Water soluble non flammable solvent is highly efficient when it comes to solvent clean up. Simply apply water in the proper capacity to wash any excess solvent into the waste trap. However, before you take this measure, be sure the equipment / material you are cleaning can be cleaned with water. For example, precision electrical parts should not have water applied.

Contact Ecolink to Buy Water Soluble Non Flammable Solvent
If you need industrial grade water soluble non flammable solvent, Ecolink is the place to shop. We offer many readymade solvents that are water soluble and non flammable. We also have the expertise and technology to create custom solvents that have these qualities and are designed to meet your unique cleaning requirements. For assistance choosing the best solution for your needs, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or fill out the contact form on our website.

We look forward to supplying you with a best in class water soluble non flammable solvent!