Water based solvents are are formulated using water as a base instead of using chemicals as a base. Using water based solvents for degreasing has several practical benefits, but there can also be some drawbacks, depending on the needs of the customer.
If you are considering replacing a chemical based degreaser with one that is water based, take some time to review the following pros and cons that apply using a water based solution. If you have any questions, call the solvent specialists at Ecolink by dialing (800) 563-1305.
Pro: No Emission of Toxic Fumes
Most water based degreasers don’t contain all the dangerous chemicals that are found in conventional degreasers. Consequently, they don’t fill the work environment with toxic fumes.
For many companies, switching to eco friendly, water based degreasers costs far less than maintaining a ventilation system for toxic fumes and providing high-end personal protective equipment (PPE) to those that work in close contact with conventional degreasers.
Con: Must be Stored at Normal Temperatures
Water based solvents often have a higher freezing point than degreasers that contain chemicals that have a low freezing point, if they freeze at all. This means that water based solvents should be stored at normal temperatures in order keep them ready to use. Depending on the characteristics of their buildings, this may present a storage problem for some companies.
Pro: No Need for Special Cleaners
When you use conventional degreasers, you must often use an additional cleaner to remove degreaser residue. Using a non-residue, water based solvent eliminates this situation. Whether you apply them by hand or use them in equipment cleaning systems, water based solvents can be cleaned away with water — a characteristic that helps reduce the use of hazardous cleaners.
Con: Washed Away by Other Liquids
Because other liquids wash them away, water based solvents should ideally be applied in a controlled environment that rainwater cannot reach and doesn’t contain a high level of moisture or condensation.
Most companies have no problem creating a suitable environment for applying water based degreaser. However, a company that perform lots of cleaning operations outdoors, such as an auto salvage yard, may need to schedule their operations around the weather forecast.
Pro: Useful for Degreasing Plastics
Many chemical based solvents have a corrosive effect on plastics that damages their strength and appearance. Water based solvents, on the other hand, are routinely formulated to be harmless to plastic. If you need a degreasing solution for an environment that contains plastics, such as the cabin of an industrial vehicle, water based degreasers are a great choice.
Contact Ecolink Today
If you are searching for a suitable replacement for a chemical based degreasing solvent, Ecolink offers a line of cutting edge, water based cleaning solutions that contain the same cleaning power — and sometimes more — than conventional cleaners that contain toxic chemicals.
For assistance choosing the right water based degreasing solvent for the needs of your company, call our solvent specialists today at (800) 563-1305, or fill out the contact form on our website. We look forward to assisting you with water based cleaning needs!
Specialty Chemicals: Has your Business Discovered Eco Friendly Degreaser Replacements?
/in Eco Friendly/by Industrial DegreasersDegreasers contain specialty chemicals that are formulated to cut through through grease and grime, leaving mechanical parts and other types of components grease-free. Unfortunately, the specialty chemicals in many degreaser solutions simply aren’t healthy for the environment, the people who work with them, or the profit margins of companies that use them regularly.
What to Look for in a Replacement
Ecolink specializes in offering eco friendly solutions that minimize negative environmental impact, have a safer chemical profile that helps prevent chronic health conditions associated with chemical exposure, and help to mitigate waste disposal costs for industrial and commercial companies and organizations. If you need a replacement for a degreaser whose specialty chemicals are hazardous, we can offer you one that has the following benefits, among others.
Same Efficacy
One of main reservations companies have about replacing a hazardous degreaser is the fear that the healthier replacement solution won’t deliver the same efficacy as the old one. When you work with Ecolink, this isn’t a problem. For example, we offer NAVSOLVE Low VOC Degreasing Solvent that meets Meets MIL-PRF-32295A Type II specifications, and HYPERSOLVE™ TRIAGEN (A) Metal Cleaner, Degreaser & Flux Remover that cleans as well as TCA.
Non-flammable
Flammable degreasers present at least two problems: they risk igniting in the work environment if a stray spark contacts the liquid, and they tend to present storage problems, as they should ideally be stored in a cool area in the building, where few if any combustibles exist. Non-flammable degreasers, such as the two mentioned above, eliminate both problems.
Controlled Evaporation
A degreaser that features controlled evaporation helps prevent the application of additional degreaser after the first coating quickly dries. This situation can lead to more degreaser being collected in the waste system, and drive up waste disposal costs, especially in the long-term. Controlled evaporation helps you use a single application of degreaser as efficiently as possible.
No Residue
Because cleaner residue attracts dirt and grime, it is ultimately counter intuitive to use a degreaser that leaves a residue, however thin. No only do residual degreasers not keep parts clean as long as non-residual degreasers; they also shorten the time between degreasing operations, causing you to use more solution than necessary and increasing operating costs.
Low VOCs
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) may have an organic source, but that doesn’t mean they are safe for human contact. In fact, many temporary and chronic medical conditions have been connected to VOC exposure. No company wants to pay out more workers comp or absorb the cost of increased sick days, and using a low VOC degreaser can help your company avoid it.
Contact Us Today
There is no reason to keep using conventional degreasers whose specialty chemicals are hazardous to the environment and those who work with them, as well as present other problems, such as fire risk, residue on parts, and increased waste disposal costs. Ecolink gives you the option to avoid these problems by replacing the degreaser with one of our eco friendly solutions. Call us today at (800) 563-1305, or refer to the contact page on our website.
What Are Oil Dissolving Solvents and What Are They Used For?
/in Solvents/by Industrial DegreasersAs their name indicates, oil dissolving solvents are formulated cleaning solutions whose properties make them highly useful for dissolving concentrations of oil, as one might find coating the inner workings of an internal combustion engine and on the exposed surfaces of a deep fryer.
Because oil is a strongly non-polar compound, solvents that dissolve it are highly non-polar and may feature an organic formulation that is high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Examples of oil dissolvers that are used for commercial and industrial oil removal applications include:
If you are familiar with the safety profiles of oil dissolving solvents, you may recognize that these solvents have dangerous properties that make them unsafe for human use and toxic to the environment. Although typically cheap to purchase and highly effective for many types of oil removal operations, the long-term cost of using the solvents can be quite expensive indeed.
Cost Considerations for Oil Dissolvers
Costs that come with using hazardous oil dissolving solvents include: implementing and maintaining a ventilation system that is designed to remove harmful gases and vapors from the work environment, providing workers with industrial-grade personal protective equipment (PPE), paying workers’ compensation and sick days due to temporary injuries, paying to settle liability lawsuits due to chronic injuries, and paying government fines for emission cap violations.
Finding Suitable Replacements
The reasons above, among others, are why many companies decide to replace toxic oil dissolving solvents with solutions that are formulated to be safe for humans and the environment without sacrificing oil dissolving power. If your company or organization currently uses a hazardous oil dissolver and would like to switch to a safer solution, Ecolink can help. We have several eco-friendly products that are excellent replacements for dangerous oil dissolvers.
Contact Ecolink Today for Oil Dissolving Solvents
If you are looking for replacements for conventional oil dissolving solvents, Ecolink has the solutions you need. Before we propose a replacement cleaner, we carefully consider the needs of the customer in terms of budget, frequency of solvent use, place of solvent use, and reason(s) for solvent use. Once we know these pieces of information, we can make an educated recommendation for replacing a dangerous oil dissolver with something safer.
To start the process of replacing hazardous oil dissolving solvents, call us today at (800) 563-1305 to schedule a free consultation, or simply fill out the contact form located on our website. If you like, we can even send you samples of our replacement solvents so you can see how well they work before you place an order. We look forward to helping you find cleaning solutions that dissolve oil and help protect your workers and the environment!
The Pros and Cons of Using Water Based Solvents for Degreasing
/in Solvents/by Industrial DegreasersWater based solvents are are formulated using water as a base instead of using chemicals as a base. Using water based solvents for degreasing has several practical benefits, but there can also be some drawbacks, depending on the needs of the customer.
If you are considering replacing a chemical based degreaser with one that is water based, take some time to review the following pros and cons that apply using a water based solution. If you have any questions, call the solvent specialists at Ecolink by dialing (800) 563-1305.
Pro: No Emission of Toxic Fumes
Most water based degreasers don’t contain all the dangerous chemicals that are found in conventional degreasers. Consequently, they don’t fill the work environment with toxic fumes.
For many companies, switching to eco friendly, water based degreasers costs far less than maintaining a ventilation system for toxic fumes and providing high-end personal protective equipment (PPE) to those that work in close contact with conventional degreasers.
Con: Must be Stored at Normal Temperatures
Water based solvents often have a higher freezing point than degreasers that contain chemicals that have a low freezing point, if they freeze at all. This means that water based solvents should be stored at normal temperatures in order keep them ready to use. Depending on the characteristics of their buildings, this may present a storage problem for some companies.
Pro: No Need for Special Cleaners
When you use conventional degreasers, you must often use an additional cleaner to remove degreaser residue. Using a non-residue, water based solvent eliminates this situation. Whether you apply them by hand or use them in equipment cleaning systems, water based solvents can be cleaned away with water — a characteristic that helps reduce the use of hazardous cleaners.
Con: Washed Away by Other Liquids
Because other liquids wash them away, water based solvents should ideally be applied in a controlled environment that rainwater cannot reach and doesn’t contain a high level of moisture or condensation.
Most companies have no problem creating a suitable environment for applying water based degreaser. However, a company that perform lots of cleaning operations outdoors, such as an auto salvage yard, may need to schedule their operations around the weather forecast.
Pro: Useful for Degreasing Plastics
Many chemical based solvents have a corrosive effect on plastics that damages their strength and appearance. Water based solvents, on the other hand, are routinely formulated to be harmless to plastic. If you need a degreasing solution for an environment that contains plastics, such as the cabin of an industrial vehicle, water based degreasers are a great choice.
Contact Ecolink Today
If you are searching for a suitable replacement for a chemical based degreasing solvent, Ecolink offers a line of cutting edge, water based cleaning solutions that contain the same cleaning power — and sometimes more — than conventional cleaners that contain toxic chemicals.
For assistance choosing the right water based degreasing solvent for the needs of your company, call our solvent specialists today at (800) 563-1305, or fill out the contact form on our website. We look forward to assisting you with water based cleaning needs!
Using Aerosol Solvent Degreaser: What are the Benefits?
/in Aerosol/by Industrial DegreasersMost heavy duty degreasers come in one of two forms: liquid and aerosol. Many companies prefer the liquid form because it is easy to purchase in large units, which can help consolidate the supply of degreaser onsite. However, when they work with a degreaser supplier that can deliver a large volume of aerosol solvent degreaser for a price that is comparable to liquid degreaser, there are five good reasons to switch to an aerosol-based solvent degreaser.
Direct Stream Option
Many commercial and industrial aerosol cleaners are available with a direct stream option that lets you concentrate the solution on especially tough to clean areas. Using the direct stream option can also help you conserve degreaser, as the solution is emitted in the form of a single stream instead of a misty cloud of aerosol, some of which may never contact the greasy area.
Dries Quickly
Unlike liquid-based degreasers that coat the area of application with poured liquid, some of which typically drips from the object into a solvent collection system, aerosol-based degreasers dry quickly because they disperse small particles that soon evaporate. Consequently, it may be possible to reduce your monthly solvent disposal costs by switching to an aerosol degreaser.
Reduces Waste
Because aerosol solvent degreaser evaporates quickly, it contributes practically no solvent to the waste solvent disposal system. As mentioned above, this can help you reduce monthly solvent disposal costs. It can also help your company live up to its commitment to preserve the environment through the judicious use of heavy-duty solvent degreaser for all applications.
Reduces Odor
There was a time when it was obvious that a work environment included the use of heavy-duty aerosol degreaser; the product emitted a strong chemical odor that had negative effects on workers. Today, many eco friendly degreasers are formulated to emit little if any obnoxious odor. EcoLink offers a dynamic line of degreasers that are specially formulated to reduce odor upon application.
Easy to Store
It may be easier to consolidate large amounts liquid degreaser than aerosol degreaser, especially when the former is ordered in the form of large barrels. However, cans of aerosol degreaser are actually easier to store onsite due to their relatively small size. In small work environments, storing aerosol degreasers on shelves can make it possible to store the product safely without taking up a single square foot of floor space.
Contact EcoLink Today
If you currently use a liquid solvent degreaser, switching to an aerosol solvent degreaser can offer the benefits above. If you would like to switch to an aerosol degreaser, but you need one that supports your company or organization’s eco friendly policies, EcoLink can provide you with a viable replacement solution, such as Ecolink NF-45 Aerosol – Industrial Metal Cleaner.
We offer high-impact aerosol solvent degreaser in large quantities for a variety of degreasing operations, including dielectric cleaning, general equipment maintenance, and specialized parts cleaning. For more information about our eco friendly aerosol solvent degreaser solutions, call us today at (800) 563-1305 for a free consultation, or fill out the contact form on our website.
Does Your Company Practice Solvent Recovery?
/in Recycling/by Industrial DegreasersFor many companies that use commercial grade and industrial grade solvents, one of the main complications of using them is deciding how to handle solvent recovery. When faced with this situation, many companies choose to have a third party perform the task. When you choose this option, you can receive several important benefits, particularly the ones listed below.
Decreased Disposal Cost
Creating a solvent recovery program in house, and acquiring the equipment needed to support the recovery effort, is often more expensive than simply hiring a solvent recovery specialist to perform the work. With a third party handling the waste recovery effort, you can spend more time on core business functions and delegate solvent disposal to the service provider.
Decreased Lab Waste Stream
If your company uses solvents for laboratory operations, recovering waste solvent from the them can pose a serious problem that a third party waste recovery provider can help to simplify. The provider will arrive on location to remove waste solvents, and then submit them to the solvent recycling process in order to decrease negative impacts on the environment.
Decreased Operations
If you don’t use the services of a solvent recovery company, you are left with the option of creating a recovery operation in house. If your company doesn’t specialize in solvent recovery, it makes the most sense to outsource the process to a company that specializes in performing it. This can prevent you from spending time on a discipline that is not a core practice.
Fewer Scheduling Problems
It is easier to have a solvent recovery specialist recover waste solvent on a scheduled basis than to task in house workers with performing the recovery effort, and forcing them to spend less time on core business functions. A recovery specialist will remove waste solvent on recurring basis, which gives you one less business process to spend time managing.
Decrease Accumulation and Storage
Having a third party perform waste removal on a scheduled basis helps your company decrease the accumulation and storage of waste solvent onsite. Because an accident that releases the waste into the environment could occur, it is important to have a solvent removal company minimize the accumulation and storage of waste solvent by frequently removing it from the work site.
Opportunity to Recycle
In addition to recovering waste solvent, many solvent recovery companies go a step further and recycle the solvent. Recycling a solvent can benefit the environment by reducing chemical emissions, carbon pollution, and energy consumption that commonly result from the process of creating new solvent solutions from scratch.
Contact Ecolink Today
Perhaps the best strategy for decreasing and simplifying solvent recovery is to use an eco friendly cleaning solution from Ecolink. Not only are our solutions good for the environment, but they help reduce chronic exposure to dangerous solvents that can cause neurological damage. For assistance choosing an eco friendly solution that meets the requirements of your current solvent, contact us today at (800) 563-1305, or fill out the contact form on our website.