Scarce availability, increased prices and long-term regulatory issues – are you worried about your process lines being slowed down or stopped entirely due to the Trichloroethylene (TCE) shortage?
Be proactive in managing your pre-cleaning. Talk with a cleaning expert to understand and explore your options:
| Chemistry | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Non–halogenated Solvents –Hydrocarbons | Relatively low cost | Vacuum degreasers only |
| Fluorinated Solvent Blends | Very stable azeotrope | High fill cost |
| Modified Alcohols | No pending regulations | High equipment costs (vacuum degreasers) |
| Aqueous Cleaning | Good cleaning capabilities – soils, oils, waxes | New equipment/Wastewater treatment |
Want more details on how to conserve your solvent? Want to hear what your other options are? This webinar brought to you by our cleaning experts answers your questions.
Want to learn more about equipment recommendations, solvent test kits and various stabilizers to extend the life of the solvent? Or do you want to see your alternatives – solvent & aqueous?
Considering a switch to aqueous cleaning? Our experts can help you understand the mechanisms of aqueous cleaners and decide what is best for your process – alkaline or acidic.
For more information on “Halogenated Solvent Exposure – How low will it go?”,
please refer to this article by Barbara and Edward Kanegsberg of BFK Solutions LLC.
*Trichloroethylene, Perchloroethylene, Methylene Chloride, N-propyl bromide
All chlorinated solvents contain application-specific stabilizers to avoid acidification. During normal usage, the stabilizer concentration in the solvent decreases gradually. In most cases, re-stabilization is necessary, especially in stress condition (distillation and active carbon recovery), in order to:
Improving process stability with the right products for your needs: MAXICHECK™ test kits and MAXISTAB™ stabilizers.
