Trial Purpose:
To generate a list of alternatives for replacing high VOC cleaning solvent.
Date Run:
09/12/2007Experiment Procedure:
Using the laboratory's on-line database for solvent cleaning substitution (www.cleanersolutions.org), the lab generated a list of projects for lubricant removal from steel or stainless steel surfaces using spray and wipe applications.
Trial Results:
The following products have been tested successfully for removing lubricants/oils from steel/stainless steel parts using spray/wipe cleaning applications.
| Company | Product | Safety Score | Classification | Equipment |
| AG Environmental Products | Soy Gold 2000 | 47 | Organic | Manual Wipe |
| AW Chesterton | 278 Super Solv | 37 | Petroleum Distillate | Manual Wipe |
| Bio Chem Systems | Solsafe 245 | 37 | Petroleum Distillate | Manual Wipe |
| Dynamold Solvents Inc | DS 108 | 37 | Petroleum Distillate | Manual Wipe |
| Solvent Kleene Inc | D Greeze 500 LO | 38 | Organic | Manual Wipe |
| US Polychem Corp | Polyspray Jet790P | 46 | Alkaline Aqueous | L Pressure Spray |
| Ardrox Inc | 6333 | 40 | Caustic | L Pressure Spray |
| Calgon Corporation | AK 6215 | 35 | Alkaline Aqueous | L Pressure Spray |
Success Rating:
Technology Transfer.Conclusion:
Cleaning varies from case to case. The SSL recommends process specific testing on potential replacement cleaning chemicals. If more information is needed on a particular product, or you are interested in conducting cleaning trials, please contact the lab at (978)934-3133.
