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Benefits of solvent cleaning vs aqueous cleaning
Solvent cleaning for your metal treatment application
Solvent cleaning for your metal treatment application
Solvent cleaning is a well-respected cleaning method used across many industries that require both critical safety and the highest quality. The below are all key industries that use solvent cleaners due to their ease-of-use, performance efficacy and safety.
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Medical
- Metal Treatment and Electronics
Solvent cleaners in a closed vacuum machine offer a range of benefits over aqueous cleaners.
Benefits of Solvent Cleaners
1.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Continuous solvent recovery via built-in distillation unit of closed machine, leading to lower chemical consumption, longer solvent lifespan and less solvent waste.
2.
ENERGY SAVING
Solvent cleaning often requires lower energy consumption than aqueous solutions. For example, much less energy is required to heat up solvent than water, and there is no need for energy-intensive drying.
3.
CONSISTENCY
Solvents offer consistent and superior cleaning results. They can penetrate into tight spaces easily and are highly effective in removing non-polar contaminations: machining oils, greases, waxes, resins and more! They offer exceptional performance and repeatability of cleaning results.
4.
SUSTAINABILITY
Zero water consumption in cleaning
5.
COMPATIBILITY
Solvents are universally compatible with different metal types. Water-based cleaners are usually concentrates which are added to the water. They are often metal specific, which means the detergents/chemicals must match the metal types to be cleaned.
1. COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Continuous solvent recovery via built-in distillation unit of closed machine, leading to lower chemical consumption, longer solvent lifespan and less solvent waste.
2. ENERGY SAVING
Solvent cleaning often requires lower energy consumption than aqueous solutions. For example, much less energy is required to heat up solvent than water, and there is no need for energy-intensive drying.
3. CONSISTENCY
Solvents offer consistent and superior cleaning results. They can penetrate into tight spaces easily and are highly effective in removing non-polar contaminations: machining oils, greases, waxes, resins and more! They offer exceptional performance and repeatability of cleaning results.
4. SUSTAINABILITY
Zero water consumption in cleaning
5. COMPATIBILITY
Solvents are universally compatible with different metal types. Water-based cleaners are usually concentrates which are added to the water. They are often metal specific, which means the detergents/chemicals must match the metal types to be cleaned.
Key Products
DOWCLENE™* 16-Series
DOWCLENE™1601, DOWCLENE™1611 and DOWCLENE™1621 all have diversified chemical and physical properties, enabling them to satisfy individual requirements. All grades have a low toxicity and are chemically very stable.
These solvents are all virgin, high-performance modified alcohol solvents with excellent cleaning properties. They are suitable for difficult applications such as the cleaning of heat exchangers.
DOWPER™ MC
DOWPER™ MC is a specially developed perchloroethylene solvent that is 99.95% pure and virgin. Due to its efficient and non-flammable and easy recycling characteristics, it is classed as the benchmark solvent for surface cleaning/degreasing. DOWPER™ MC contains a special additive, making it an ideal cleaning agent for heavy-duty applications. It is stable against light metals, including aluminium, against formulated cutting oils and their additives, and against water humidity.
Full Cleaning Power of Solvents with Managed Risk
Cleaning with solvents and want an even safer solution? The SAFE-TAINER™ System, from SAFECHEM is a proactive risk management measure. Specifically developed with Responsible Care® guidelines in mind, it considers all health and safety risks associated with using solvents for cleaning. As a closed-loop, state-of-the-art system for handling solvents, the SAFE-TAINER™ System consists of two different exclusively designed double-walled containers – one for the supply of fresh solvent, and the other for the collection of used solvent. The steel outer casing further protects the drum and prevents damage or spills.
This solution not only enables a safer supply of fresh material, it also allows the safer return of used solvents which will be recovered in an accredited professional recycling facility. The SAFE-TAINER™ System can be connected to all types of closed cleaning machines in just a few simple steps. Used in combination with closed cleaning equipment, the SAFE-TAINER™ System is the best available technology (BAT) for the safe, easy and sustainable transport, storage, and handling of solvents.
The SAFE-TAINER™ System is available for both chlorinated solvents as well as modified alcohols – so you can choose the solvent best suited to your applications and handle both alternatives in a safe way.
