A precision cleaning solvent is a solvent that is used to clean precision parts. Precision parts often feature a detailed design that is characterized by small nooks and crannys that require a special approach for removing unwanted accumulations, such as dirt, grease, oil, and other substances. If you need help choosing a precision cleaning solvent, take some time to review the six easy to follow steps below. They can help you choose the right solvent for your needs.
1. Consider Cleaning Systems
Consider how you clean parts. For example, do you use a parts washing machine? Do you use aerosol in open air? Do you apply solvent using wipes? Some companies and organizations use one type of system, while others use more than one for different cleaning operations. Because your cleaner must comply with the system you use, considering cleaning systems is step one.
2. Consider Parts to be Cleaned
Of equal importance to step one is step two: Consider the parts you must clean in terms of their composition. For example, there’s a big difference between choosing a solvent for cleaning high-grade plastics and choosing one for treating grades of stainless steel. The goal is to choose a solvent that thoroughly cleans the material without causing corrosion or other damage.
3. Consider Solvent Safety Profile
Your choice of a precision cleaning solvent should also be informed by safety considerations. For example, does a solvent contain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)? Does a solvent have a low flash point that makes it easy to ignite? Does a solvent require the user to wear the highest level of personal protective equipment (PPE)? Asking these questions helps protect your workers.
4. Consider Chemical Regulations
Has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated chemicals in a solvent to the point where you couldn’t use the solvent in the necessary quantity? If so, buying the solvent in a large quantity would essentially be a waste of money. You can learn which chemicals are federally regulated by consulting the EPA’s most recent list of hazardous air pollutants.
5. Consider Stock Vs. Custom
If you’re having a tough time finding a precision cleaning solvent that meets your specific requirements, you may be in the market for a custom solvent. Through customization, a solvent can be created to perfectly address what you must clean and how you need to clean it.
6. Consider Ongoing Solvent Cost
A precision cleaning solvent won’t do you much good if you can’t use it in the necessary volume due to cost. However, even if the price of a solvent is a bit too high to acquire it on an ongoing basis, there are two cost saving measures you can take to help reduce expense: Order the solvent in bulk, and recycle and reuse the solvent, as your parts washing system permits.
Need a Precision Cleaning Solvent?
If your company or organization needs a precision parts cleaning solvent, there is no shortage of options on the table. Before you choose one, be sure to make six essential considerations: your type of cleaning system, the parts you must clean, the safety profile of a particular solvent, EPA chemical regulations, the cleaning power of stock solutions versus the efficacy of a custom solution, and the long-term cost of receiving solvent on a regular basis.
Contact Ecolink for Assistance
If you need assistance choosing a precision cleaning solvent, the solvent specialists at Ecolink are here to help. In assisting you with solvent selection, we’ll help you consider the points above, as well as any others that apply to your situation. For assistance with choosing a solvent or to place an order, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or refer to the contact page on our website. We look forward to supporting your precision parts cleaning system!
Replacing nPB Vapor Degreaser: Why Do It Now?
/in N-Propyl Bromide/by Industrial DegreasersnPB (a.k.a. n-propyl bromide and 1-bromopropane) has a great history of success as a vapor degreasing solvent and — at the same time — a rather bleak future. This is because the solvent is dangerous to the short-term and long-term health of workers who use it, and, by extension, because use the solvent is in the process of being regulated regarding usage volume. If you use an nPB vapor degreaser, there are four good reasons to replace it with a safer solution now.
Scientific studies and anecdotal reports show that exposure to NPB vapor degreaser and nPB in other formulations can cause temporary, negative health effects in workers, including: dizziness, mental confusion, slurred speech, paresthesia, visual disturbances and respiratory distress, among several other acute conditions. Some of these conditions can result from a single exposure to nPB vapor degreaser, though they generally abate when exposure ceases.
Scientific studies and anecdotal reports have also shown the potential of nPB to cause negative health conditions that are chronic, including: neurological damage, cancer (based on animal studies), permanent Paresthesia and difficulty walking (due to paresthesia). Because these conditions can permanently decrease the earning capacity of the injured, or make them completely disabled, chemical injury lawsuits are a common method of recourse.
As reported in late 2015 in The Federal Register: The Daily Journal of the United States Government, “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding 1-bromopropane to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990.”
The article goes on to explain the decision, citing that “1-Bromopropane has been classified by the National Toxicology Program in their 13th Report on Carcinogens as ‘reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.’” Consequently, “The EPA has determined that 1-bromopropane meets the EPCRA section 313(d)(2)(B) criteria because it can reasonably be anticipated to cause cancer in humans.”
If history is a guide, nPB will eventually find a place on the EPA’s list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), which means it will be banned or regulated to the point that many users of nPB vapor degreaser will be unable to use the solution in sufficient quantities for crucial nPB applications.
Even among organizations that aren’t concerned about the regulation of nPB, replacing an nPB degreaser is still a common move. The reasons why are simple. Negative health effects of nPB exposure can reduce productivity in the workplace, lead to workers compensation claims, and, as mentioned above, lead to chemical injury lawsuits. When it come to financial profitability, using nPB vapor degreaser for business-critical operations is a double-edged sword.
Choosing a Replacement
If your organization doesn’t specialize in evaluating industrial solvents, you may need some assistance with choosing a nPB vapor degreaser replacement that’s safer than its predecessor but works just as well. This is the type of replacement Ecolink can provide. To get started on finding a drop-in replacement for your nPB degreaser, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website.
The Metal Degreasing Process: Why Use a Parts Washing Machine?
/in Degreasing Agents/by Industrial DegreasersMetal parts and surfaces are some of the most frequently degreased equipment in industrial work environments. From removing light accumulations of motor oil on engine parts to cleaning away greasy accumulations that accrete on grease trap components, the metal degreasing process is one of the most essential cleaning measures for sustaining business productivity.
Using a Parts Washing Machine
To maximize its effectiveness, metal degreasing must be performed using the best parts washing method and the most efficacious degreasing solvent. When it comes to choosing a parts washing method, the best solution may be to use a parts washing machine. If your company or organization’s metal degreasing process involves any of the following factors, there’s a good chance that you could benefit from using a parts washing machine.
Due to their highly detailed design that often features complex contours, precision parts can be exceptionally difficult to clean by hand. Because a parts washing system applies cleaning solvent uniformly across the entire surface of a part under heat and pressure, these elements of precision parts typically don’t pose an obstacle to the degreasing process. All you have to do is follow the machine’s instruction manual, and let the equipment do its job.
Emissions from cleaning solvents is a common safety concern in industrial work environments for two reasons: the potential violation of emission caps and the potential health threat to workers. Using a parts washing machine instead of an open air degreasing process can help address these issues. When a parts washing machine maintains an airtight seal, it prevents measurable emission levels that could result from the evaporation of the cleaning agent.
Using a parts washing machine for the metal degreasing process can help you reduce solvent expense in two ways: by preventing solvent from evaporating in open air and recycling solvent by purging it of grease that comes from soiled parts — a process that happens inside the machine and is commonly performed when a vapor degreasing solvent is used. Using a parts washing machine can be an excellent strategy for reducing long-term solvent expense.
Industrial grade parts washing machines excel at removing heavy accumulations of grease in a short period of time without compromising the integrity of the parts they clean, especially when a machine that features conveyor processing is used. For many companies and organizations, expediting parts cleaning is the primary reason for implementing a parts washing machine.
Need the Best Metal Degreaser?
Using a parts washing machine for the metal degreasing process offers several advantages, but only when a highly efficacious degreasing solvent is used. If you’re looking to implement an eco friendly metal degreaser that’s a perfect match for the parts you clean and the machine you use to clean them, we can provide you with a stock cleaner or a custom cleaner that meets your unique requirements. Call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website.
TURA in Massachusetts: Leading the Chemical Industry Towards a Greener Future
/in N-Propyl Bromide/by Industrial DegreasersGoals of the Toxics Use Reduction Act’s Program
The TUR Act was established with the objective of promoting safer and cleaner production while also enhancing the economic viability of Massachusetts businesses. Toxics use reduction focuses on the use of toxic chemicals and the generation of wastes in the manufacturing process, but not on the management or treatment of wastes after production.
TURA is intended to be an efficient process that would produce less waste. Massachusetts companies are required to form a plan to reduce, avoid, or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals. Each yearly cycle this plan must be recertified and noted with new efforts to improve toxics use reduction. Additionally, businesses must limit the generation of hazardous waste, emissions, and by-products to the land or air per unit of product manufactured.
Want to know more? Click here for a complete list of TURA chemicals or visit the MassDEP website.
Upcoming TURA Deadlines
The MassDEP is exercising an amnesty period for late applications and will accept overdue TURA annual chemical use reports until July 1, 2016. Those companies utilizing this amnesty program will receive a warning letter and will be required to pay one year of past due chemical use and the $1,000 administrative late fee. Businesses are required to submit Form S’s for as many years as they owe a report on the chemical, up to a maximum of three.
Each Massachusetts facility subject to TURA will need to update their TUR Plans for the 2016 calendar year and submit them by July 1st. Below are updates to the list of high hazard substances (HHS) to be reported on TURA Form S in 2017.
Added the following HHS with a reporting threshold of 1,000 pounds:
Lowered the reporting threshold of these HHS to 1,000 pounds:
Need Help Cutting Back on Toxic Output? Contact Our Knowledgeable Team for Advice
Ecolink offers many innovative products that comply with TURA standards by containing fewer harmful substances. We strive to provide clean chemical solutions for a greener future, which is why we offer chemical management services to our clients to help them comply with ever-changing environmental health and safety standards. If you would like to know more about chemical management, click here. You can visit our Product List to see what we offer or contact us at (800) 563-1305 and Tura@ecolink.com to speak with our trusted advisors.
How to Choose a Precision Cleaning Solvent in Six Easy Steps
/in Precision Cleaning/by Industrial DegreasersA precision cleaning solvent is a solvent that is used to clean precision parts. Precision parts often feature a detailed design that is characterized by small nooks and crannys that require a special approach for removing unwanted accumulations, such as dirt, grease, oil, and other substances. If you need help choosing a precision cleaning solvent, take some time to review the six easy to follow steps below. They can help you choose the right solvent for your needs.
1. Consider Cleaning Systems
Consider how you clean parts. For example, do you use a parts washing machine? Do you use aerosol in open air? Do you apply solvent using wipes? Some companies and organizations use one type of system, while others use more than one for different cleaning operations. Because your cleaner must comply with the system you use, considering cleaning systems is step one.
2. Consider Parts to be Cleaned
Of equal importance to step one is step two: Consider the parts you must clean in terms of their composition. For example, there’s a big difference between choosing a solvent for cleaning high-grade plastics and choosing one for treating grades of stainless steel. The goal is to choose a solvent that thoroughly cleans the material without causing corrosion or other damage.
3. Consider Solvent Safety Profile
Your choice of a precision cleaning solvent should also be informed by safety considerations. For example, does a solvent contain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)? Does a solvent have a low flash point that makes it easy to ignite? Does a solvent require the user to wear the highest level of personal protective equipment (PPE)? Asking these questions helps protect your workers.
4. Consider Chemical Regulations
Has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated chemicals in a solvent to the point where you couldn’t use the solvent in the necessary quantity? If so, buying the solvent in a large quantity would essentially be a waste of money. You can learn which chemicals are federally regulated by consulting the EPA’s most recent list of hazardous air pollutants.
5. Consider Stock Vs. Custom
If you’re having a tough time finding a precision cleaning solvent that meets your specific requirements, you may be in the market for a custom solvent. Through customization, a solvent can be created to perfectly address what you must clean and how you need to clean it.
6. Consider Ongoing Solvent Cost
A precision cleaning solvent won’t do you much good if you can’t use it in the necessary volume due to cost. However, even if the price of a solvent is a bit too high to acquire it on an ongoing basis, there are two cost saving measures you can take to help reduce expense: Order the solvent in bulk, and recycle and reuse the solvent, as your parts washing system permits.
Need a Precision Cleaning Solvent?
If your company or organization needs a precision parts cleaning solvent, there is no shortage of options on the table. Before you choose one, be sure to make six essential considerations: your type of cleaning system, the parts you must clean, the safety profile of a particular solvent, EPA chemical regulations, the cleaning power of stock solutions versus the efficacy of a custom solution, and the long-term cost of receiving solvent on a regular basis.
Contact Ecolink for Assistance
If you need assistance choosing a precision cleaning solvent, the solvent specialists at Ecolink are here to help. In assisting you with solvent selection, we’ll help you consider the points above, as well as any others that apply to your situation. For assistance with choosing a solvent or to place an order, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or refer to the contact page on our website. We look forward to supporting your precision parts cleaning system!
Seeking a Low Cost Composite Material Cleaner? Acetone Might Be Your Answer
/in Chemical Usage/by Industrial DegreasersProudly Providing Cleaning Solvent Solutions for Eco-Friendly Industries
We are always excited to learn about industrial solutions that are improving their respective fields for the better, especially from customers who – like us, put an emphasis on clean ideas and cleaner solutions. In light of a recent purchase of Acetone, today we are looking at the field of composite material solutions. Producers in this field are providing a value-added process by tailoring composite material construction to individual customer needs, from idea to engineering to production. At Ecolink, we are similarly committed to providing customers the best chemical solution for their needs. Let’s take a look at what companies in this field are producing and the positive contributions they are making to industry.
If you would like to speak directly to a representative about Acetone pricing; call 800-563-1305 or email us at acetone@ecolink.com
How Glass, Carbon, and Aramid Fibers are Moving Industries Out of the “Stone” Age
Composite material solutions are making their way into manufacturing industries such as wind power, aviation, automotive, boat and shipbuilding, even sports. As a result, traditional construction materials like concrete, steel and aluminum are being replaced with composite materials made of glass, carbon fiber, and aramid fiber. The products, also known as non-crimp fabric, offer several performance advantages that include:
-Up to 80% lighter than traditional materials
-Up to 5x stronger than steel
-Corrosion Resistant
In addition, production of these materials consumes far fewer fossil fuels, reducing their environmental impact. Ecolink also strives to reduce environmental impact when given the opportunity, which is why we offer chemical management solutions to help companies reduce waste and cost.
Providing Acetone for Composite Material Producers
If you’re in the business of composite material construction and choosing where to buy Acetone, look no further. As one of the most versatile, low cost and least regulated solvents on the market, Acetone is a desirable cleaner. Particularly when working with plastics, synthetic fibers, and tool cleaning. We offer Acetone for less than $500 for a 55-gallon drum. We also have Acetone for sale in 5-gallon pails with low minimum quantities. Links to our shop below:
?Acetone | 55 Gallon Drum ?Acetone | 5 Gallon Pail
Call us at 800-563-1305 for more information or email at acetone@ecolink.com.