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Nearly all of the recent advances in cleaning fluid technology center around developing safe chemistries that meet both cleanliness standards and environmental regulations – meaning they do not contribute to global warming and are not an ozone depleting substance. However, it was not always that way.Prior to 1990sPrior to the 1990s, the two most common…

A “wetting Index” is a measure of a fluid’s ability to clean complex shapes. Water has a very poor wetting index, which is a function of its inherent molecular structure while modern planet-friendly solvents do a much better job cleaning small, delicate or intricate shapes. Here’s why:Aqueous or water-based cleaners have challenges that many engineers…

MicroCare vapor degreasing products are the best choice for precision cleaning of difficult shapes and awkward pieces. The reason for this success is the very low surface tension, high density and low viscosity of the different fluids:A low surface tension means the solvent can get into tight spaces more easily than solvents with high surface…

Yes. All of the MicroCare, Tergo, Opteon and Vertrel brand products and their ingredients have been reviewed and accepted under the auspices of the Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A part of the implementation of the Montreal Protocol by the U.S. Government, the SNAP program is used by the EPA to ensure…

4 Types of Parts Contaminant and How to Remove ThemOver the course of the manufacturing process, parts become contaminated with oils, dust, metal particulates and other soils. To ensure the part’s performance, quality reliability and aesthetics, manufacturers must remove these impurities. The parts must leave the production line perfectly clean, dry and ready for the…

Historically, legacy solvents like nPB (n-propyl bromide) and TCE (trichloroethylene) have reliably and economically filled the cleaning requirements within the metal-working culture. However, those solvents are under scrutiny by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and other global organizations due to their negative impact and air quality and potential hazard to workers.This paper outlines the…