Fluorinated Solvents On Sale: 25-50%

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Reduce your fluorinated solvent cost by 1/4 to 1/2

 

Vertrel_XF

Using Dupont Vertrel® as carrier fluid, degreaser, defluxing solvent, oxygen cleaning or vapor degreasing? We can reduce your economic and environmental footprint by 25-50%. Here’s how:

Vertrel™ XF (Carrier Fluid) Vertrel™ XF-R Generic
Virgin Vertrel™ XF (100%) Reclaimed Vertrel™ XF (100%) Blend of Fluorinated fluids (100%)
Price/lb $$$$ $$$ $$
Vertrel™ MCA (Degreaser Solvent) Vertrel™ MCA -R Generic
Virgin Vertrel™ XF (62%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (38%) Reclaimed Vertrel™ XF (62%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (38%) Generic fluorinated blend (62%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (38%)
$$$$ $$$ $$
Vertrel™ SDG (Degreaser Solvent) Vertrel™ SDG – R Generic
Virgin Vertrel XF (20%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (80%) Reclaimed Vertrel XF (20%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (80%) Generic fluorinated blend (20%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (80%)
$$$$ $$$ $$
Vertrel™ SMT (Defluxing solvent) Vertrel™ SMT – R Generic
Virgin Vertrel™ XF (53%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (43%)+ methanol 4%) Reclaimed Vertrel™ XF (53%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (43%) + methanol (4%) Generic fluorinated blend (53%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (43%) + methanol (4%)
$$$$ $$$ $$
Vertrel™ SFR (Defluxing Solvent) Vertrel™ SFR – R Generic
Virgin Vertrel XF (28%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (69%) + methanol (3%) Reclaimed Vertrel XF (28%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (69%) + methanol (3%) Generic fluorinated blend (28%) + virgin trans-dichloroethylene (69%) + methanol (3%)
$$$$ $$$ $$

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Solvent Application Soil Cleaned Competitive Products We Replace
Vertrel™ XF Carrier fluid for (1) Electrical Testing (2) Low Temp drilling fluid (3) Mechanical Testing (Low viscosity, high density) (4) Carrier Fluid (to dissolve a fluorinated lubricant and/or apply to part by dip or spray coating. Mostly used as an engineering fluid to take advantage of it’s electrical, mechanical and non-flammability property or as a carrier fluid to deposit fluorolubricants on surfaces and as a solvent to remove fluorlubricants from parts. HCFC-141b, 3m™ Novec™ HFE-7100 and similar fluorinated fluids
Vertre™l MCA Degreasing solvent for precision cleaning of small intricate metal and non-metal parts e.g. fuel injectors, or dental implants to remove minor oils, grease, finger-prints and particulate matter.  Unlike aqueous cleaning, solvent cleaning will not leave a residue on the surface being cleaned.  This is a critical requirement in some process specs for aerospace etc.  Oxygen Cleaning is critical application where MCA is used to remove minor hydrocarbon oils followed by 3M™ Novec™ HFE-7100 as a final rinse to remove the MCA (which has trans-dichloroethylene) All light-weight hydrocarbon oils  such as engine fluids, brake fluids, hydraulic fluids etc. as well as finger-print and sub-micron particles.  This kind of cleaning is done in clean-rooms by hand- wipe using lint-free engineered wipes, cold-rinse, spray & dry or vapor-degreasing. AK-225 and other hydrocarbon (flammable) solvents such as OMS, other mineral spirits, toluene etc.
Vertrel™ SDG Similar to MCA applications, except since Vertrel™ SDG has a large amount of trans-dichloroethylene it is more aggressive on the parts and will attack plastics and elastomers but will remove heavier oils & greases and even waxes.  It is used mainly to clean small precision engineered metal parts, e.g. tiny ball-bearings or wax residues from glass. All of the above + heavier oils , greases and waxes. (SDG has a higher Kb value than MCA) ALL non-alcohol npb formulations (Ensolv etc.) as well as aqueous detergent cleaners.  The npb formulations have a health issue and are very aggressive on plastics. The aqueous detergents will always leave a soap-scum residue behind unless rinsed multiple times.  Hence these solvents although expensive may be more cost-effective since they clean the part in 1-step vs. longer and multi-step aqueous cleaning cycles.
Vertrel™ SMT Defluxing solvent used mainly to remove solder flux after solder reflow step.  Electronic assemblies being cleaned are intricate and have non-metal components so the solvent has to be compatible with plastics, elastomers etc. Flux residues (resins either plant based or synthetic.  Also, since there are other metallic contaminants from the solder metals, the alcohol in the Vertrel™ SMT provides a polarity to remove ionic impurities. All solvent flux removers.
Vertrel™ SFR Same as Vertrel SMT™ applications except more aggressive since it has a large amount of trans-dichloroethylene used to clean mainly metal assemblies.  Plastic components would be damaged by this solvent. Same as above (SFR has a higher Kb value than SMT) All npb and AK-225 formulations with alcohol.

 

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HAP-FREE, Heavy Duty Industrial Paint Stripper

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Replace Methylene Chloride with Benzyl Alcohol Based Paint Strippers

Beyond the density and polarity of methylene chloride (dichloromethane, CAS 75-09-2), there are many regulatory advantages of switching to mildly acidic liquid concentrates, such as benzyl alcohol, to remove tenacious polymeric coatings including epoxy paints and polysulfide base coats from ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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CARC Removal

For paint stripping of four different CARC systems: MIL-P-46168, MIL-P-53039, and MIL-P-64159 Type I and Type II from both aluminum and steel substrates, environmentally acceptable paint removers, which are primarily benzyl alcohol based, can strip CARC in 20-120 minutes and are approved per Technical Order (TO) 1-1-8 section II (2) and GRUMMAN AEROSPACE GS115UT1. Our heavy duty industrial paint stripper replaces Oakite Gardostrip Q7900 and CEE-BEE E-1058 (NSN 8010-01-369-2646). These fast, safe, and effective paint strippers do not contain any hazardous solvents.  Run at 50% concentrate, benzyl alcohol can strip steel and aluminum in same bath as long as steel goes thru immersion rinse and inhibit prior to spraying off residual coating.

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Hazardous Air Pollutant, HAP-Free depainting
  • NESHAP compliant
  • No Methylene Chloride, no halogenated solvents, phenol or heavy metals
  • Low vapor pressure
  • Not a RCRA-listed waste
  • Removes most coating in sheets
  • Contains non-hazardous solvents
  • No flash point
  • Can be used on most metals
  • Biodegradable, bio-based surfactants
  • Easily filtered for extended bath life
  • Liquid concentrate that can be diluted
  • Does not contain Formic Acid 

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS – Use only 304 or 316 stainless steel tanks for processing

  • Excellent choice for removal of powder paints
  • First choice for stripping organic coating off non-ferrous metals
  • Great alternative to abrasive sandblasting (more cost effective water treatment vs. blast media disposal)
  • Works with epoxy/polyurethane paint systems

USE PROCEDURES

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Paint Removal

The surface to be stripped should be thoroughly clean and free from water.

  1. Spray on a light coat of stripper using a high pressure 10:1 air activated pump equipped with a 1/2″ I.D. high pressure hose and spray wand with a fan type spray nozzle.
  2. It is important to use the correct type of spray nozzle for this application. Contact manufacturer to confirm fan-type.
  3. Keep the surface wet with stripper until the paint buckles.
  4. When the paint is lifted (one hour to overnight for tough coatings), brush the surface thoroughly to remove the loosened paint.
  5. Reapply stripper as required to loosen any remaining paint.
  6. When all of the paint has been lifted, use a brush or squeegee to remove the loosened paint and residual stripper.
  7. Thoroughly rinse the surface with high pressure water.

Sealant Removal

  1. The surface must be thoroughly clean and free from water.
  2. Apply stripper with a brush and allow to dwell until the sealant is penetrated and dissolved. Apply additional stripper if required to keep the surface wet.
  3. When the sealant is dissolved, remove with a suitable scraper that will not scratch the surface. Reapply benzyl alcohol-based stripper to any spots of sealant not readily removed with the scraper.
  4. When removal is complete, thoroughly rinse the surface with a water spray or wipe clean with cloths wet with water.

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Low VOC Corrosion Protection Replaces Cosmoline, Nitrites and Primary Amines

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Super Rust Inhibitors Now Available

Reduce your overall expenses for corrosion protection while enjoying medium-term (up to 15 days) to long-term (up to 60 days) corrosion protection per ASTM D-2247 without all the side effects from antiquated and poorly engineered rust preventatives.

Corrosion Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cosmoline

Replace Cosmoline for Corrosion Protection

While Cosmoline provides protection against corrosion, the product itself is very thick, and hard to use. Because of the product thickness, you experience excessive dragout using Cosmoline, resulting in heavy product usage.

Replace sodium nitrite rust inhibitors

Next, replace traditional sodium nitrite rust inhibitors that are toxic in concentrated form. Sodium nitrite is a strong oxidizing agent with a risk of fire or explosion in contact with other materials.

Solution? Water-based Emulsion Corrosion Inhibitors

water emulsifiable rust preventative

Water-based emulsion corrosion inhibitors provides comparable protection as water-displacing oil and improves salt spray results + lower down time by dumping every five (5) days instead of every two (2) days. Their thin/waxy protective film can be easily removed with an alkaline cleaner. Also, enjoy low odor, biodegradability of non mineral oil formulas that leaves an extremely dry thin film when used at room temperature.

Water Emulsifiable Rust Preventatives are well documented as successful final coat after black oxide, zinc or manganese phosphate, bare steel and safer and easier to apply and remove due to lower viscosity than Cosmoline causing a reduction in dragout and overall use of rust preventative products.

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Water displacing oils are not required for outstanding lubricity and corrosion protection.  Instead, after water evaporation, an extremely thin waxy film allows parts to be processed without pre-drying. However, some care should be exercised, however, to prevent too great a carry over of water which would, in time, dilute the wax emulsion resulting in a thinner deposit with lower protective quality. Products are normally used as received but may be diluted with water, in special applications. Water emulsifiable coating will air-dry in a relatively short time and can be shortened by force drying with warm air or in heated spin dryers. To remove coating or if it becomes necessary to reprocess the parts, the coating may be removed in a hot alkaline cleaner or vapor degreaser. * Do not allow bath temperature to exceed 130°F.

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Outstanding lubricity from biodegradable ester
  • Water-based = Low VOC’s
  • Excellent rust protection
  • Thin protective film
  • Easily removed with alkaline cleaner
  • Low odor 

Operating in VOC Regulated Areas?

Our Super Rust Inhibitors can make a difference in your facility and among your community.  Call Jackie @ 800 563-1305 x 103 or email Jackie to buy or FREE quote, sample.

Ecolink promotes LOW VOC degreasers during Western Turbine User Group

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VOC compliant degreasers on display at Western Turbine User’s Group


Meet Ecolink’s president and chemist, John Roudebush, and learn about new VOC compliant parts washing solvents and hand wipe solvents during the 2011 WTUI Conference held in Palm Springs, CA at the Palm Springs Convention Center and newly renovated Renaissance Hotel (formerly the Wyndham) from March 20 – 23, 2011. The Conference is open to all member-companies of WTUI.

SCAQMD compliant parts washing solvents

VOC Compliant Parts Washing Solvents

ECOLINK 250-SS is a low VOC (22 gm/l) degreaser designed to replace P-D-680, Stoddard Solvent (also known as mineral spirits), and MIL-PRF-680 parts washer solvents. It is qualified to MIL-PRF-680C Type V. ECOLINK 250-SS is safe for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. ECOLINK 250-SS is strong enough to remove grease, fuel oil, carbon and organic resins yet safe on most painted surfaces.

Benefits

  • Excellent solvency for a wide range of soils
  • Controlled evaporation
  • Leaves no residue
  • Virtually no odor
  • Low VOC – meets stringent air quality standards and is certified to the South Coast Air Quality Clean Air Solvent Certification program.

Applications & Directions
Use undiluted. ECOLINK 250-SS works very well in a drum mounted parts washer or any immersion tank. (Not for use in high pressure enclosed cabinets.) You may also spray or wipe ECOLINK 250-SS on a surface to be cleaned. Oil, dirt and carbon will flow off surface. If additional cleaning is required, re-apply and agitate with rag or brush. To speed evaporation, use compressed air or wipe with a dry rag.

VOC Compliant Hand Wipe Solvents

Silwipe 25 provides the future of environmentally sound industrial maintenance to your workplace today. This low VOC formula make use of the latest innovations in solvent chemistry resulting in a high purity, no-residue, fast dry formula.

Use Silwipe 25 to clean metal, plastic, and composite surfaces. Unlike high VOC solvents such as MEK, citrus terpenes, and n-propyl bromide, Silwipe 25 is able to perform a variety of cleaning jobs without contributing to the formation of photochemical smog. Silwipe 25 is low in odor and particularly effective at removing silicone oil and grease contaminants.

Benefits

• Evaporate quickly

• Low toxicity

• No ozone depleting substances

• No halogenated solvents

• Leaves absolutely no residue

• Safe on all metals and other critical surfaces*

• Broad range of material compatibility

Applications & Directions

Silwipe 25 provides the future of environmentally sound industrial maintenance to your workplace today. This low VOC formula make use of the latest innovations in solvent chemistry resulting in a high purity, no-residue, fast dry formula.

Use Silwipe 25 to clean metal, plastic, and composite surfaces. Unlike high VOC solvents such as MEK, citrus terpenes, and n-propyl bromide, Silwipe 25 is able to perform a variety of cleaning jobs without contributing to the formation of photochemical smog. Silwipe 25 is low in odor and particularly effective at removing silicone oil and grease contaminants.
* We suggest that you always test critical surface compatibility or call us for tech support.

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Cut Your Parts Washing Solvent Use, Disposal, and VOC’s

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Immersion Cleaning Reduces Parts Cleaner Solvent usage & VOC’s

How to Cut your MIL PRF 680 Solvent Usage and VOC's by up to 90%

MIL PRF 680 Types II, IV and V – all compatible

Ecolink partners with Clarus Technologies for MIL PRF 680 Type II, IV, and V to promote the PCS-35 total immersion solvent-based parts washer to tackle your toughest job. The PCS-35 is easy to use with many automated features that save time and money. Simply load parts into the gridded basket, choose a cycle duration from the touch screen panel and walk away! A high degree of cleanliness is achieved in a shorter amount of time with no handling or scrubbing. The parts agitate through a jet stream of solvent under the fluid level, cleaning those hard to reach places.

Agitation reduces solvent for parts washer

Ready to buy a new Clarus parts washing system? Ecolink Inc. offers a 15% discount and FREE shipping for degreaser chemicals or industrial solvent to fill your new parts washing system.

Choose from numerous alternatives and make the switch from the following chemical manufacturers:

  • Chemtronics

  • Petroferm Inc.

  • CRC Industries

  • Safety Kleen

  • Inland Technologies

  • ZEP

  • LPS Laboratories
 

Call 800 886-8240 or email info@ecolink.com to discuss your current use of any of these or other manufacturer’s brand to switch and start saving. With over 200 products to choose from, including several new formulations not yet listed on the website, we feel certain we can expand upon the savings and safety improvements enjoyed for nearly 20 years. Chemist owned and operated, we offer guaranteed FREE samples, including FREE freight, to evaluate for a RISK-FREE evaluation.