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Also known as muriatic acid or spirits of salt, is a strong, corrosive acid with the formula HCl. It’s an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It’s a strong acid due to its ability to fully dissociate in water, releasing H+ ions.
Also known as hydrogen sulfate, is a highly corrosive, clear, colorless, odorless, strong mineral acid with the formula H2SO4.
Also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colorless, pungent liquid that is the main component of vinegar.
Nitric acid (HNO3) is a highly corrosive, colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor, used as a strong oxidizing agent and in the production of fertilizers, dyes, and explosives.
Phosphoric acid is a colorless, odorless liquid or crystalline solid, also known as orthophosphoric acid. It’s a phosphorus oxoacid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It’s a moderately strong acid and a major industrial chemical used in various applications like fertilizers, food processing, and detergents.
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid with the chemical formula HCOOH. It’s a colorless, pungent liquid and is known for its use as a defense mechanism by insects like ants, as well as for various industrial applications.
A widely used, low-toxicity solvent with a pleasant odor, used in paints, varnishes, lacquers, and cleaning mixtures. It’s also used in decaffeinating coffee and tea, and in the pharmaceutical industry.
A flammable liquid with a similar smell to some glues, occasionally used as a solvent, but ethyl acetate is more common due to its lower toxicity and water solubility.
A fast-evaporating, versatile solvent used in coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and industrial cleaning solutions.
Used as a solvent in paints and varnishes.
Isobutyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity or floral odor, commonly used as a solvent due to its good solvent activity and pleasant odor. It’s a medium-boiling solvent, resembling n-butyl acetate and methyl isobutyl ketone in solvent performance.
Isopropyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid ester with a fruity odor, commonly used as a solvent. It’s known for its good solvency power for various natural and synthetic resins and is also used in coatings, cosmetics, and inks.
Heptane is a colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C7H16. It’s a straight-chain alkane derived from petroleum and is a major component of gasoline. Heptane is used as a solvent, in processing latent fingerprints, and in rubber vulcanization.
Hexane: Hexane, a flammable, colorless liquid, is primarily used as a solvent, particularly in the extraction of vegetable oils, as a cleaning agent in various industries, and in the production of glues and other products.
Mineral Spirits 66/3 is a low-odor, petroleum-derived solvent with a medium boiling point, primarily composed of C9-C12 saturated hydrocarbons and less than 1% aromatics. It’s often used as a thinner for paints, coatings, and in various industrial cleaning applications.
Naphthol Spirits is an aliphatic, low-aromatic solvent consisting primarily of saturated hydrocarbons. It is hydro-treated to reduce aromatics and olefins. It meets Rule 66/3 requirements and ASTM D-235 Specification
CITGO’s 142 Solvent is a medium boiling range solvent consisting primarily of C10-C12 saturated hydrocarbons. 142 Solvent is hydro-treated to reduce both aromatic hydrocarbons and olefins and meets the definition of non-photochemically reactive as defined by 66/3 Rule requirements.
Stoddard Solvent 66/3, also known as Mineral Spirits 66/3 or Naphthol Spirits 66/3, is a widely used, petroleum-based hydrocarbon solvent. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a kerosene-like odor, typically used as a paint thinner, in coatings, waxes, inks, and for dry cleaning, degreasing, and industrial cleaning.
VM&P Special Naphtholite 66/3 is a low-boiling, aliphatic solvent primarily composed of C8-C9 saturated hydrocarbons. It’s hydro-treated to reduce aromatics and olefins, and meets the definition of non-photochemically reactive as defined by the 66/3 Rule requirements. It’s a colorless liquid with a slight hydrocarbon odor and is used as a paint thinner, cleaner, and for other industrial applications.
Isopropanol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is a common solvent and disinfectant. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It’s used in many applications, including cleaning, disinfection, and as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Methyl amyl alcohol, also known as methyl isobutyl carbinol, is a colorless liquid with a mild alcoholic odor. It’s slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. A common name is MIBC.
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a colorless, flammable liquid alcohol with a pungent odor. It is a simple alcohol with the chemical formula CH3OH and is highly toxic when ingested or inhaled. Methanol is used in various applications, including fuels, solvents, and as a denaturant for ethanol.
2-Ethylhexanol, also known as 2-EH or 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, is a branched-chain alcohol with the chemical formula C8H18O. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor. 2-Ethylhexanol is a versatile chemical intermediate and solvent, playing a key role in the production of plasticizers, particularly for soft PVC.
Butanol, also known as butyl alcohol, is a four-carbon alcohol with the chemical formula C4H9OH. It exists in four structural isomers: n-butanol, isobutanol, sec-butanol, and tert-butanol. Butanol is used as a solvent, a chemical intermediate, and a potential bio-fuel.
Caustic soda is a common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye. It’s a strong base that is highly corrosive. Caustic soda is used in various applications, including soap making, drain cleaning, and industrial processes.
Caustic potash is another name for potassium hydroxide (KOH), a strong alkali chemical compound. It’s a white solid that is highly corrosive and used in various industries, including soap making, battery production, and as a food additive.
Liquid caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or lye, is a strong alkaline solution used in various industrial processes and for household cleaning. It appears as a colorless, odorless liquid, and is highly reactive, especially with acids. Caustic soda is produced by dissolving sodium hydroxide in water, and the concentration can range from 20% to 50%.
Solvent 100 is a high-strength, clear, colorless solvent, primarily used for thinning and cleaning resin-based materials, particularly those used in acrylic and resin-based curing compounds. It effectively removes cured or residual material from equipment, such as sprayers. Additionally, it’s used in industrial and coating applications, including greases, oils, and general dirt. Solvent 100 can also be used as a xylene substitute for tissue processing and staining, facilitating excellent lipid extraction and complete deparaffinization
Solvent 150, also known as Aromatic 150 or Aromatic Solvent C10, is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor and is a member of the petroleum hydrocarbon family. It’s primarily composed of C10 aromatic hydrocarbons, making it a heavy aromatic solvent. Solvent 150 is widely used in various industrial applications, including paints and coatings, printing inks, and pesticides.
Toluene is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid that’s used as a solvent and in many products. It’s also known as methyl benzene, toluol, and phenylmethane. Toluene is a common ingredient in degreasers. It evaporates quickly. Toluene is found naturally in crude oil, and is used in oil refining and the manufacturing of paints, lacquers, explosives (TNT) and glues.
Xylene is a highly toxic, flammable, colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that’s used in many industries. It’s also known as dimethylbenzene or Xylol. It is commonly found in products such as varnish, ink, paint thinners, degreasers, and insecticides.
Dimethylformamide (DMF), also known as N,N-dimethylformamide, is a colorless, polar, aprotic solvent commonly used in chemical reactions and various industrial processes. It’s known as a “universal solvent” due to its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances and is miscible with water and many other organic liquids. DMF is a versatile compound, acting as a solvent, reagent, and catalyst in organic synthesis.
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) is a solvent used in a variety of industries and applications, such as paint and coating removal, petrochemical processing, engineering plastics coatings, agricultural chemicals, electronic cleaning and industrial/domestic cleaning.
Monoethanolamine (MEA), also known as ethanolamine, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in various industries due to its unique combination of amine and alcohol properties. It’s a colorless, viscous liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. MEA is known for its ability to absorb acidic gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, making it a key component in gas processing and cleaning applications.
Diethanolamine (DEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid with a mild, ammonia-like odor. It’s a polyfunctional compound, acting as both a secondary amine and a diol, and is soluble in water. DEA is used in various applications, including detergents, gas sweetening, and as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Triethanolamine (TEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid that can be found in 85% and 99% purity levels. It’s a tertiary amine and triol, meaning it acts as both a base and an alcohol. The 85% grade may include trace amounts of other ethanol amines like diethanolamine, while the 99% grade aims for higher purity.
Diglycolamine (DGA), also known as 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol, is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild amine odor. It’s miscible with water, alcohols, and aromatic hydrocarbons, but less so with aliphatic hydrocarbons and ethyl ether. DGA is a versatile amine used in various applications, including gas treating for removing acidic gases like hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide.
Dimethyl ether (DME) is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines. Under normal atmospheric conditions, DME is a colorless gas. It is used extensively in the chemical industry and as an aerosol propellant.
Dimethyl Glutarate (DMG) is a component in dibasic ester mixtures. Because of its strong solvency and positive environmental, health and safety characteristics, DMG is an effective ingredient in HI&I cleaning products, paints and coating formulations.
Dimethyl Adipate (DMA) is a unique ester within the family of dimethly esters. It is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in many industrial cleaning, coating and processing applications.
Dimethyl Sebacate (DMS), for example, is a common dimethyl ester used as a plasticizer, solvent, and in light stabilizer production. Other dimethyl esters like dimethyl succinate and dimethyl suberimidate have specific applications in coatings, personal care, and cross-linking agents, respectively.
Ethylene glycol is a clear, colorless, and sweet-tasting liquid, primarily used as an automotive antifreeze and coolant, but also in the production of polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. Used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, dyes, and inks.
Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid substance that absorbs water. Propylene glycol is also used to make polyester compounds, and as a base for deicing solutions. Propylene glycol is used by the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze.
Triethylene glycol is a colorless, viscous liquid with the molecular formula HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH. It’s used in various industrial applications, including natural gas dehydration, as a chemical intermediate in producing plasticizers, resins, and solvents, and as a component in air sanitizers and heat transfer fluids.
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid. It’s a flammable, viscous, hygroscopic liquid that is a dimer of ethylene glycol, with two hydroxyl groups on either end and an ether bond in the center. DEG is used in various applications, including as a dehydrating agent, solvent, and in the production of plastics and resins.
Butanediol is a generic term for several isomeric organic compounds, primarily 1,4-butanediol and 1,3-butanediol, that are colorless, viscous liquids. 1,4-butanediol is a key intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including polymers and resins. 1,3-butanediol is used as a solvent and in flavoring applications.
Dipropylene glycol (DPG) is a synthetic, colorless, and nearly odorless liquid used in various applications, including cosmetics, perfumes, and industrial processes. It acts as a solvent, helps stabilize formulations, and can also act as a carrier for fragrances.
Hexylene glycol is a clear, colorless, and mild-sweet smelling liquid often used as a solvent, emollient, and humectant in various industries, including personal care products, coatings, and cleaning agents. It’s also a surfactant, meaning it can help different substances mix together.
Butyl Carbitol, also known as diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, is a glycol ether solvent. It is a slow-evaporating, colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor. Butyl Carbitol is highly soluble in water and has good coalescing and coupling properties. It is used in a variety of applications, including household and industrial cleaners, coatings, inks, and textile processing.
Solvent used to facilitate penetration into fibers and to promote the production of intense, bright shades; it features a high boiling point and low vapor pressure. Also an important solvent in non-grain-raising wood stains and serves as a component of industrial cleaners.
Methyl carbitol, also known as 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol, is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid that is both a solvent and a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) in jet fuels. It’s a glycol ether, meaning it’s an ether with an alcohol group, and it has a mild odor. Its hydrophilic nature and good solvency make it useful in a variety of applications.
Butyl Cellosolve, also known as 2-butoxyethanol, is a glycol ether with the chemical formula BuOC2H4OH. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. It’s used as a solvent in various industrial and household products, including coatings, cleaners, and inks, due to its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances.
Methyl Cellosolve, also known as 2-methoxyethanol, is a colorless liquid with a mild, ether-like odor. It’s a common solvent used in various industries, including coatings, adhesives, and resins, and can also be found in cleaning solutions. It’s miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone with the chemical formula (CH3)2CO or C3H6O. It is a common solvent used in various industrial and household applications, including nail polish remover and for dissolving fats, oils, waxes, and resins.
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), also known as 2-butanone or butanone, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a sweet, acetone-like odor. It is a commonly used industrial solvent and plays a significant role in various industries, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and the production of synthetic rubber and plastics.
Cyclohexanone is a cyclic ketone, a six-carbon ring with a carbonyl group (C=O). It is a colorless, oily liquid with an acetone-like smell. Cyclohexanone is primarily used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the production of nylon and other chemicals.
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is a colorless liquid ketone compound commonly used as a solvent in various applications. It is a flammable liquid with a characteristic, slightly sweet odor. MIBK is an effective solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, and lacquers, and is also used in the production of synthetic rubber and other chemical products.
Diacetone Alcohol (DAA) is a clear, colorless liquid ketone-alcohol. It is primarily used in industrial coatings, household cleaners, inks, paints, paint removers, paint thinners, pharmaceutical preparations, sealants, primer and pesticides.
Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK) is a clear, colorless liquid C9 branched ketone with a mild odor. The principal end uses of DIBK include industrial solvent, coatings, chemical intermediate, and ore flotation.
Isophorone is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a peppermint-like odor. It is an organic chemical compound used as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate in various industrial processes. It can be used to dissolve other chemicals in printing inks, paints, lacquers, and adhesives, and it’s also used in the production of other chemicals.
Methyl Acetone, a mixture of acetone, methyl alcohol, and ethyl acetate is a clear liquid with a pungent odor. Methyl acetone serves as a solvent for lacquers and resins and can also be employed as a paint and varnish remover.
Styrene Monomer is a clear, colorless to yellow, oily liquid, with a sweet odor at low concentrations. It is used to make plastics, paints, synthetic rubbers, protective coatings, and resins. Determine potentially hazardous exposures.
Glycol Ether PM, also known as Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, is a solvent with a low toxicity and a mild odor. It’s a colorless, flammable liquid that’s highly soluble in water and miscible with many organic solvents. Glycol Ether PM is used in a wide range of applications, including paints, coatings, cleaners, inks, adhesives, and electronics.
Glycol Ether DPM, also known as Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, is a colorless, liquid solvent with a mild, pleasant odor. It’s miscible with water and many organic solvents, and has a wide range of applications, including solvent and coupling agent.
Glycol Ether TPM, also known as tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether, is a hydrophilic, slow-evaporating glycol ether used as a solvent and coupling agent in various applications. It is a colorless liquid with a slightly sweet, ether-like odor. TPM is known for its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances and is completely water-soluble.
Glycol Ether PNB, also known as Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether, is a colorless, combustible liquid with a low water solubility and an ether-like odor. It’s a fast-evaporating, hydrophobic glycol ether with good solvency and coupling abilities. PNB is used in various industries, including coatings, cleaning, textiles, and inks.
Glycol Ether PNP, also known as Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether, is a colorless, flammable liquid with an ether-like odor. It is completely water-soluble and has good coupling properties, making it suitable for use as a solvent in textile, printing, cleaning, coating and adhesive applications.
Glycol Ether DPNB is a colorless liquid with a mild odor and low volatility. It has low water solubility, good coupling and demonstrates good solvency for coating resins. The properties of DPNB support its use in agricultural, coating, cleaning, ink, textile, and adhesive products.
Glycol Ether DPNP, also known as Dipropylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether, is a colorless, low-odor liquid solvent with a good balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. It’s used as a solvent in paints, coatings, inks, and other industrial and household products.
Glycol Ether PM Acetate, also known as Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (PGMEA), is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild ester-like odor. It’s a versatile solvent used in various industrial applications, including coatings, adhesives, cleaners, and inks.
Glycol Ether EEP (Ethyl 3-Ethoxypropionate) is a slow-evaporating, colorless liquid ether-ester solvent with a mild, fruity odor. It’s known for its excellent activity for a wide range of coating polymers, including those used in paints, automotive, and industrial applications.
Glycol Ether EB Acetate, also known as Butyl Cellosolve Acetate or 2-Butoxyethyl Acetate, is a high-boiling glycol ether-ester with a slow evaporation rate and limited water miscibility. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a mild ester-like odor. This solvent is used in various applications including paints and coatings, inks, adhesives, and chemical processing.
Glycol Ether DPM Acetate, also known as Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (DPMAc), is a clear, colorless liquid ester with a sweet odor. It’s a fast-evaporating, hydrophobic glycol ether with high solvency and coupling abilities. DPMAc is used as a solvent in various applications, including coatings, inks, and cleaners.
Glycol Ether DE Acetate, also known as diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, is a clear, colorless liquid with a slight odor. It’s a versatile solvent and coalescent used in various industries, including printing inks, coatings, and cleaning formulations.
Glycol Ether DB Acetate, also known as Butyl Carbitol Acetate or Butyl Diglycol Acetate, is a high-boiling, slow-evaporating ester solvent. It’s a clear, colorless liquid with a mild ester-like odor. DB Acetate is widely used in printing inks, high-bake enamels, and as a coalescing aid in latex paints.
Surfonic N-40 is a surfactant, specifically a nonionic surfactant, which is the 4-mole ethoxylate of nonylphenol. Nonylphenol is an organic compound used in the manufacture of various products, including surfactants like Surfonic N-40.
Surfonic N-60 is a surfactant, specifically a nonionic surfactant, used in various applications like metalworking fluids, cleaners, detergents, and more. It’s known for its low odor and exceptional handling properties. The product’s CAS number is 127087-87-0, and it’s available as a trade name of TERGITOL™ NP-6.
Surfonic N-85 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) family, specifically a nonylphenol ethoxylate. It is used in various industrial applications and consumer products, including detergents and emulsifiers.
Surfonic N-95 is a water-soluble, nonionic surfactant, specifically the 9.5-mole ethoxylate of nonylphenol. It’s a powerful penetrant and emulsifier, used in various applications including paints, coatings, textiles, and cleaners. It’s compatible with other nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants.
Surfonic N-102: Surfonic N-102 is used in wetting agents, detergents, penetrants, solubilizing agents, dispersants, and emulsifiers.
Surfonic N-120 is a branched nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactant, a type of non-ionic surfactant used in various applications. It’s known for being water-soluble and readily foam-stabilizing, making it suitable for applications like mobility reduction in oilfield operations.
Surfonic N-150 is a non-ionic surfactant, specifically a nonylphenol ethoxylate. It’s a colorless liquid or white solid with a mild odor. It can be used as an emulsifier, metal cleaner, or for other applications depending on its degree of polymerization.
SURFONIC® JL-80X surfactant, an alkoxylated linear alcohol, is a fluid, water-soluble, biodegradable, nonionic surface-active agent. It provides good detergency and wetting properties as well as low freeze and pour points. This product is non-gelling in water at 25°C and higher temperatures.
Superla White Oil 5 are colorless, odorless and tasteless oils that can be used where food or prolonged skin contact could occur or where odor and staining must be minimized.
SUPERLA WHITE OILS are colorless, odorless and tasteless oils that can be used where food or prolonged skin contact could occur or where odor and staining must be minimized.
Amoco White Oil No. 9T is a highly refined white mineral oil, characterized by its high purity, colorless and odorless nature, and non-toxic properties. It’s suitable for a wide range of applications, including food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, due to its inertness and compliance with FDA regulations.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is an oily, colorless to faint yellow liquid used as a plasticizer in various products like plastics, adhesives, and coatings. It is known for making materials like PVC flexible. DBP is also found in cosmetics, including nail polish, and other consumer products.
Dioctyl Phthalate is a light colored, low volatility, odorless liquid. It is the most widely used all-purpose plasticizer for use with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins. Dioctyl Phthalate features good stability to heat and ultraviolet light, a broad range of compatibility, and excellent resistance to hydrolysis.
UltraChill PG and UltraChill EG are inhibited glycol-based coolants designed to protect systems against freezing and bursting in low temperatures. Available in different concentrations, each of our formulations prevents corrosion to help you control costs and stay operational.
UltraDEF™ Diesel Exhaust Fluid is used in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems in diesel vehicles to help convert harmful NOx to nitrogen and water. UltraDEF™ is high-purity synthetic urea mixed with deionized water.
UltraChill™ MARINE is a high-purity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated for Marine and RV Antifreeze applications. This product is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly pink color formula suitable for winterizing boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, vacation homes, swimming pools, and a variety of other winter storage applications.
UltraChill™ WS is a high-quality windshield wash safe for use on any vehicle. This powerful windshield cleaner is tinted blue and formulated to keep your car or truck windows crystal clear. Custom formulations are available.
R-134a (chemical designation: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) is a hydrofluorocarbon. Its desirable properties makes it an increasingly popular refrigerant in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and many automotive A/C systems. R-134a is a potent greenhouse gas with a GWP (global warming potential) value of 1,430.
R-22 is an ozone-depleting refrigerant which has been widely used in home air conditioning systems and its supply is now being phased out in response to the Montreal Protocol.
R-401A is an HCFC blend refrigerant designed as a replacement for R-12 (freon) in medium-temperature refrigeration systems. It’s a mixture of R-22, R-152a, and R-124. Also known as Puron, R401a is approved for use in all new residential cooling systems.
is a near-azeotropic HFC refrigerant blend composed of R-125, R-143a, and R-134a, primarily used as a replacement for older refrigerants like R-502 and R-22 in medium to low-temperature refrigeration. It’s a non-flammable, low-toxicity refrigerant with a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 3920.
Freon™ 407C exhibits similar performance to HCFC-22 at air conditioning conditions, while Freon™ 407A exhibits similar performance to R-404A with lower capacity at low and medium temperature refrigeration conditions.
is a near azeotropic blend of 50% R32 and 50% R125 and has minimal glide. An azeotrope is the name given to a blend of liquids that all have the same boiling temperature meaning that the separate components boil and condense at the same time.
is a blend refrigerant designed as a replacement for R22 in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. It is composed of R125, R134a, and R600a. R422D is non-ozone depleting and can be used with mineral oil or alkylbenzene lubricants, making it a relatively straightforward retrofit option.
is an HFC refrigerant blend primarily used as a retrofit for R-22 systems, particularly in air conditioning and refrigeration. It’s a blend of HFCs R-32, R-125, R-143a, and R-134a, offering zero ozone depletion and a high global warming potential (GWP) of 2100. R-427A is designed to be a relatively easy retrofit, often requiring minimal system modifications.
also known as Opteon™ XP10, is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerant blend designed to replace R-134a. It’s a non-ozone depleting, low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, offering similar performance to R-134a in terms of capacity and efficiency. R513A is suitable for new and retrofit applications in various systems, including chillers, commercial refrigeration, water chillers, air conditioning, and heat pumps.
It is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) and thus a low-GWP refrigerant. It is a combustible gas that does not deplete the ozone layer and has a low GWP (global warming potential) value of 4. This advantage and its thermodynamic properties, which are comparable to those of R-134a, make R-1234yf a popular alternative to R-134a.
Freon™ MO99 is a non-ozone depleting HFC refrigerant designed to replace R-22 in existing DX residential and commercial AC and medium- and low-temperature refrigeration systems.
Isopar™ fluids are synthetic, high-purity isoparaffinic hydrocarbon fluids produced by Exxon-Mobil, known for their narrow distillation ranges, low odor, and compatibility with various applications. They are available in different types, such as Isopar G, H, and M, each with specific properties and uses.
A colorless liquid with a mild odor, used in applications like metalworking, process solvent production, agricultural chemical formulations, and as a varnishing or evanescent oil.
A low-odor solvent, suitable for dry cleaning, industrial cleaning, mold release, metalworking, decorative coatings, and BBQ lighters.
A high-purity isoparaffinic fluid with a low freezing point, low electrical conductivity, and low surface tension, used in silicone sealant formulations and other applications.
Opteon™ SF79 specialty cleaning fluid is a high-performance fluid designed to offer superior cleaning power, higher efficiency, and safety in an environmentally sustainable, low global warming potential (GWP).
n-Propyl Bromide is widely used in the vapor degreasing industry. nPB is a replacement for Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene. nPB is reulated under the Clean Air Act.
MicroCare’s Tergo line consists of cleaning fluids designed for precision cleaning and degreasing applications, often replacing legacy solvents like trichloroethylene (TCE) and n-propyl bromide (nPB). These fluids are environmentally sustainable, with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP), and are non-flammable.
Tergo XCF3: A specialized solvent blend for cleaning a wide range of soils, including oils, greases, waxes, and hydraulic fluids, suitable for use in various degreasers and for cleaning metals and circuit boards, according to D&S Ultra Clean.
A non-flammable, high-solvency fluid for cleaning oils, greases, waxes, and flux residues on various metals, alloys, plastics, and printed circuit boards, according to D&S Ultra Clean.
Designed to replace nPB, TCE, PFC, and HCFC solvents for removing stubborn soils from various substrates, including metals and metal alloys, according to MicroCare.
A specialty solvent blend designed for cleaning difficult soils in open-top or vacuum vapor degreasers, suitable for metal cleaning and circuit board applications, and can also be used for displacing sub-micron particles, says MicroCare.
An azeotrope-like mixture suitable for use in vapor degreasing equipment, offering improved solvency for both conventional oils and polar soils like salts and no-clean fluxes, according to MicroCare.
A high purity ionic and static remover for medical and aerospace applications where critical cleaning is paramount, according to Production Automation Corporation.
EnSolv NEXT is a precision fluorinated cleaning solvent blend designed as a non-flammable, high-solvency alternative to traditional cleaning solvents like n-propyl bromide (nPB) and trichlorethylene (TCE). It is particularly effective in vapor degreasing, cold cleaning, and refrigerant flushing applications. EnSolv NEXT boasts an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a very low global warming potential (GWP), making it an environmentally conscious choice.
METALNOX M6386 is a modified alcohol-based solvent blend designed for use in automated vacuum degreasing parts cleaning machines. M6386 is highly effective on paraffinic and water-based oils, cutting fluids and milling fluids commonly used to forge and cast metal hardware, fasteners and components.
METALNOX M6381 is a precision hydrocarbon solvent cleaner designed for heavy-duty cleaning of oils, waxes, grease, and shop dirt. It’s safe on various materials including ferrous metals, copper alloys, magnesium, aluminum, plastics, rubbers, glass, and ceramics. The solvent is a purified petroleum-based blend treated with hydrogen, making it free of CFCs and HAPs.