Industrial Degreasers are Available as Ecofriendly Cleaning Solutions

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There is a lack of public knowledge regarding industrial degreasers, as well as a general misconception regarding availability types for those who do know a little bit of information regarding these solvents. The first issue ­– the lack of public knowledge – has to do with people who use these degreasers or are around them frequently not realizing how dangerous the chemicals are to people and to the environment. Industrial degreasers, because their contents are so strong and concentrated, emit hazardous chemicals that are dangerous to anyone who inhales them, as well as to the environment, as it can create smog. People need to start understanding the negative ramifications to using hazardous solvent components and begin using green alternatives and ecofriendly cleaning solutions – which brings this article to its second point.

Because industrial degreasers need to be heavy duty and fully concentrated in order to clean and dissolve oil, grease, dirt, and other particles that can harm materials, people assume that the hazardous ingredients are just a a condition to using a product that works. At some point that might have been true, but no longer. There are, available now, ecofriendly cleaning solutions that are every bit as strong, even stronger, than the best traditional industrial degreaser on the market. Therefore, you receive the same type of outcome – cleaned materials – along with a safer product for you, others around you, and for the environment. In addition, ecofriendly cleaning solutions are lower in price compared to regular solvents.

It is the hope that this article has educated you on the negative effects of older industrial degreasers, as well as the positives to switching to ecofriendly cleaning solutions. Coupled with the fact that you will save money going with a green alternative solvent, you put people around you in less danger and no harmful exposure, and you are no longer emitting hazardous gases into the air that harm the ozone layer and the environment. Act today and begin using more efficient degreasing solvents, at less price when compared to traditional cleaners, and to take a green initiative.

Safety Kleen 105 Solvent – Reduce Your Risk and Save Big $

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Warning: Safety Kleen 105 Solvent contains Perchloroethylene – CAS # 127-18-4

A parts washer solvent based on petroleum distillates also known as mineral spirits, Safety Kleen 105 Solvent is often used for cleaning and order-nowdegreasing metal parts. If you are buying product codes: 6614, 6617, 1011662, or 1014662 you need to STOP right away. It is based on the least expensive and consequently least effective grade of Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light – CAS # 64742-47-8. More alarming, it also contains a small % of Tetrachloroethylene commonly referred to as Perchloroethylene or Tetrachloroethene – CAS # 127-18-4.

OSHA Risks of industrial degreasing with Safety Kleen 105 Solvent

Tetrachloroethylene, cas # 127-18-4

Tetrachloroethylene is a manufactured chemical used for dry cleaning and metal degreasing. Exposure to very high concentrations of tetrachloroethylene can cause dizziness, headaches, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, difficulty in speaking and walking, unconsciousness, and death. Tetrachloroethylene has been found in at least 771 of the 1,430 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that tetrachloroethylene may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. Tetrachloroethylene has been shown to cause liver tumors in mice and kidney tumors in male rats.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set a limit of 100 ppm for an 8-hour workday over a 40-hour workweek. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that tetrachloroethylene be handled as a potential carcinogen and recommends that levels in workplace air should be as low as possible.

A safer, less expensive solution for metal degreasing

For almost 20 years, Ecolink Inc. (CAGE CODE 0WU71) has promoted less and safer chemicals to meet or exceed EPA and OSHA compliance requirements. We offer QED as an odorless mineral spirits with identical cleaning performance without the risk or liability of a known carcinogen.  Alliant Techsystems and many others have approved and buy QED for Hand wipe cleaning in multimillion dollar programs including the Delta, Pegasus, D-5 Titan & Peacekeeper. We offer a 100% money back guarantee and FREE shipping. Call 800 564-1305 or info@ecolink.com to receive your FREE quote within 24 hours. NSN’s 6850-01-411-7451, 6850-01-412-0029 and 6850-01-412-0039

The high costs associated with industrial chemicals – acquisition vs. ownership

Chemical Lifecycle

According to www.chemicalstrategies.org, the cost of chemical management range from $1.00 to $3.00 for every dollar of chemical purchased. That means for a facility purchasing $5 million in chemicals, they are spending an additional $5 million to $15 million managing those chemicals. These high costs are due to the concealed expenses behind chemical use, like compliance, safety, disposal, and floor space.

For most companies, chemical management is not considered part of the “core” business. Chemical management often does not run as efficiently and cost effectively as other processes.

Getting your chemical management system in order has benefits on many levels. Aside from lowering costs, some primary reasons companies launch a strong effort to improve their chemical management include:

  • Reducing liability
  • Leveraging the expertise of a supplier
  • Freeing up floor space for manufacturing
  • Reducing chemical use to drop emissions below environmental reporting thresholds
  • Reducing the number of accidents on site
  • Improving staff productivity by eliminating chemical management tasks from their overall responsibilities
  • Increasing employee safety

Oil Thinning Solvents for Engines: Achieving the Right Viscosity

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If you look at model of a combustion engine, it appears to have metal parts that rub against each other when it runs. In reality, the components are moving in exceptionally close proximity to each other, with a thin layer of motor oil separating them.

If the oil weren’t viscous enough to fill the space between the components, it would flow to a lower center of gravity in the engine, leaving the parts to rub each other and cause damage. By the same token, if the oil were too viscous, it could fail to distribute properly between parts, causing the same problem for a different reason.

To ensure motor oil has the right viscosity for the application, users of motor-powered, industrial equipment apply oil thinning solvents for engines. The solvents are inexpensive, but they can save companies millions in equipment repairs, maintenance, and replaced equipment.

Using Oil Thinning Solvents for Engines: Factors

Oil thinning solvents for engines have a straightforward use: They make oil decreasingly viscous, optimizing its performance based on the performance characteristics of the engine. Below are factors industrial users commonly consider before using oil thinning solvent:

1. Rate at Which Oil Acquires Soils

Oil becomes gradually becomes “dirty” and needs to be replaced, as it picks up specks of debris while it circulates and lubricates the engine. How quickly motor oil acquires infinitesimal particulate matter depends largely on the work environment of the motor.
The oil in an industrial woodworking machine could become saturated with wood dust and need frequent replacement. Continuing to absorb the dust would make the oil too viscous to perform. Applying oil thinning solvents for engines might help the oil maintain good viscosity for a short time longer — such as a few hours while a production run finishes — that is crucial for business.

2. Clearance Between Moving Parts

The clearance between moving engine parts may be so minute that oil is drawn into the space by capillary action. To perform this way, oil needs a resilient, homogenous microstructure that is nonetheless relatively low on the viscosity scale. Applying precisely the right amount of thinning solvent can create the right consistency to facilitate capillary action.

3. Operating Temperature of Engine

Heat causes motor oil to deteriorate, making it more viscous over time. When food oils receive high heat, they start to evaporate. Due to its comparatively heat-resistant formulation, motor oil essentially does the opposite: It turns to sludge, which mechanics must eventually “flush out”.

Preventing sludge with oil thinning solvent helps engines operate more efficiently and prevents the need for frequent engine treatments to banish a substance that must be forcefully flushed out or dissolved with strong solvents.

Conclusion

Oil thinning solvents for engines control oil viscosity to keep engines operating efficiently and prevent damage from friction between moving parts. In addition to the volume of oil you treat, how much oil thinning solvent to apply can depend on: how quickly the oil becomes “dirty”, clearance between moving engine parts, and the operating temperature of the engine.

For help selecting the right oil thinning solvent for your application, contact Ecolink today at 800-563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to assisting you!

Fast Evaporating Cleaners: Why Fast Evaporation is Important

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Fast evaporating cleaners comprise a large group within the larger group of industrial solvents. That the cleaners evaporate quickly is no accident. This is what they’re formulated to do, although the benefits users receive from fast evaporating solvents varies widely.

In this entry, we look at five general benefits users receive from fast evaporating cleaners. specific benefits depend on the solvent used and the cleaning application for which you use it.

  1. Cleaning Energized Equipment

Equipment is cleaned in an energized state for one of two reasons: It must always have power to function properly (e.g. a server in a data center), or it needs to be cleaned in short period of time so it can return to service (a jet engine being degreased in a hanger). A fast evaporating solvent ?  one with high dielectric strength ?  is perfect for the application.

  1. Performing Quick Turnarounds

Sometimes, a quick turnaround is necessary for a time-sensitive operation, such as degreasing the an idling engine of a jet that must return to the runway shortly. Other times, fast evaporating cleaners are used to achieve long-term gains in efficiency. If you reduce recurring cleaning jobs by a few minutes each time, the time could add up to several hours of saved productivity.

  1. Reducing Waste Removal Cost

Users seldom implement fast evaporating cleaners just to cut waste expense, but reduced waste removal cost is an added bonus of using fast evaporating solvents. You may have to worry about the safety of the solvent’s chemicals that readily vaporize at room temperature, but you needn’t worry about them overfilling the waste trap.

  1. Prevent Oxidation of Parts

Fast drying solvents are also preferred for parts that readily oxidize or corrode in the presence of moisture. Using a non-aqueous solvent can help eliminate the problem, but using a fast drying solvent offers an additional level of insurance that the cleaner won’t be drawn into seams and other difficult to clean areas. Fast evaporation ensures the solvent is gone quickly.

  1. Passive Cleaning Operation

For the sake of efficiency, industrial users want cleaning operations to be as passive as possible. Fast drying solvent helps achieve a passive cleaning process by drying quickly. There may be no need to rinse cleaned parts, perform a general wipe down, or wait to move forward with your operation while a slow evaporating solvent gradually transitions into vapor.

Need Fast Evaporating Cleaners? 

If so, Ecolink has a wide variety of products that meet the description. For help selecting a fast evaporating solvent that is perfect for your cleaning application, please call us today at 800-563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. Our team of chemists is here to help.

We specialize in providing environmentally safe and environmentally preferred solvents that aren’t scheduled for regulation, so you can drop them into your cleaning system and use them confidently for years to come. In addition to highly effective stock solvents, we also create custom solutions for specific users. Contact us today to receive a free test sample!

 

 

Fast Drying Non Flammable Solvents for Engine Cleaning: An Overview

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Many fast drying solvents have a low flashpoint that makes them easily combust. High-purity Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a common example. The chemical compound works great for removing a variety of adhesives and soils that commonly accrete on everyday surfaces, such as glass, plastic, and metal.

But don’t use IPA around sources of heat that could it ignite it, or you may end up exposing the cleaning surface to a layer of blue-orange flame that burns until the alcohol is consumed. The same inconvenience and safety issue come with using many other fast drying solvents, creating the need for a solvent submarket dedicated to offering fast drying non flammable solvents. This is one submarket of the solvent industry that Ecolink has helped pioneer.

When are fast drying non flammable solvents needed?

Before you start exploring product options for fast drying non flammable solvents, be sure that you actually need a solvent that dries fast and won’t ignite under any condition. Let’s look at the two basic characteristics of these solvents to shed some light on the issue.

  1. Fast Drying

Solvents that dry exceptionally fast are commonly used for one more of the following reasons: sensitive engine parts must be free of the solvent quickly, little if any solvent collects in the waste trap, there is little if any need to perform solvent cleanup, and/or the cleaning operation — from start to dry — must be performed quickly.

  1. Non Flammable

Like fast drying solvents, non flammable solvents are generally used for one or more specific reasons: to help prevent fires in the solvent storage area and/or workstations, help prevent fires during the engine cleaning operation, and — if the cleaner is a general cleaner — to be used for a broad array of applications that ideally require a solvent that’s inflammable or has a high flashpoint.

Hypothetically, when you combine the benefits of the two characteristics, you might end up using fast drying non flammable solvents for an application such as this: degreasing a non-energized engine within a short period of time. The grease flows away quickly, parts are dry soon afterward, and the non flammable formulation decreases the chance of flammable engine residues igniting.

If this doesn’t nearly describe your application, don’t worry. There are multiple scenarios for using fast drying non flammable solvents. If you need help selecting the right solution, we recommend you to contact the team of experienced chemists at Ecolink for professional assistance.

Contact Us Today

Ecolink specializes in environmentally safe and environmentally preferred industrial solvents. In addition to offering a wide selection of eco friendly stock solvents that replace older, toxic solvents, we also create custom solvents that meet the requirements of specific customers.

To inquire about our products and services, place an order, or request a free product sample, please give us a call today at 800-563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to learning about your solvent needs and seeing how we can help!