Degreasers
Description
Degreasers are chemical products that are used to remove water-insoluble substances like grease, paint, oil, lubricants, corrosion, abrasive dust and all other organic films. Degreaser is generally used as a cleaning agent for removing substances from machines, floors, tools, and all hard surfaces.
Types
The most common types of degreasers are listed below
Citrus degreasers- are eco-friendly degreaser cleaner which has corn and orange as their main ingredients that are used for industrial cleaning purposes
Heavy duty degreaser- are made of special solvent that removes carbon stains, resins, and oils effectively
Chemical degreasers- are used by most of the manufacturers for effective cleaning. But due to the presence of harsh chemicals, they have side effects and can cause health problems
Natural degreasers- are biodegradable degreaser cleaner used for household purposes and can also be called as household degreasers
Other commonly used degreasers based on applications are as follows,
Industrial degreaser
Ultrasonic degreaser
Floor degreaser
Vapor degreaser
Multi purpose degreaser
Solvent degreaser
Specifications
Specifications and considerations required while selecting a degreaser are
Viscosity content
PH value of the degreaser
Ingredients used
Duration of storage capability
Chemical composition
Minimum temperature at which it can be used
Advantages
The advantages of using degreaser are listed below
Complete removal of insoluble substances
Environmentally friendly cleaners do not have ozone depleting chemicals
Less harmful to humans
Non corrosive and non conductive
High performance characteristics can be achieved
Applications
Degreasers have a broad range of applications in aerospace, aircraft, automotive, nuclear power plants, medical laboratories, pharmaceutical, paint, printing, transportation, newspaper, electronics, optics, marine, food and beverage producers, and semiconductor industries. Degreasers are also used for domestic purposes such as cleaning floors, tiles, etc.