Cleaning — Process Challenge

Solvents for Vapor Degreasing & Precision Cleaning

Precision and vapor degreasing needs residue-free industrial solvents for surface prep
Why It Matters
Precision and vapor degreasing needs residue-free industrial solvents for surface prep
Solution Approach

Precision and vapor degreasing needs residue-free industrial solvents for surface prep RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.

Typical Selection Workflow
1
Process & Requirement Definition
Map the unit operation and define the functional, purity, and regulatory requirements the chemical input must meet.
2
Chemistry & Grade Selection
Match the solvent, intermediate, acid or base, catalyst, or specialty additive to the process and downstream compatibility.
3
Trial & Specification
Validate performance at bench or pilot scale, and set the grade, treat rate, and packaging to match throughput and handling.
4
Quality & Supply Assurance
Lock the spec with a CoA and secure multi-origin sourcing for supply resilience and consistent lot quality.
Recommended Chemistries (6)
Perchloroethylene
CAS 127-18-4
Solvents
Cleaning / Degreasing
1897 (PERCHLOROETHYLENE) · Class
High-boiling chlorinated solvent that condenses on cold parts in a vapor-degreaser, dissolving oils and flashing off residue-free; the classic vapor-degreasing fluid
Melting Point: -19 °C   Boiling Point: 121 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 1.63 at 20 °C
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Trichloroethane
CAS 71-55-6
Specialty Additives
Solvency
2831 (1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE) · Class
Chlorinated solvent for cold and vapor degreasing of metals with strong oil-dissolving power and fast evaporation
Melting Point: -32 °C   Boiling Point: 74 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 1.31 at 20 °C
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Acetone
CAS 67-64-1
Solvents
Solvency
1090 (ACETONE) · Class
Fast-flashing ketone for precision wipe cleaning that leaves no residue before bonding or coating
Melting Point: -94 °C   Boiling Point: 56 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.791 at 20 °C
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CAS 78-93-3
Solvents
Solvency
1193 (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) · Class
Strong, fast-evaporating ketone for degreasing and removing adhesive/coating residue
Melting Point: -86 °C   Boiling Point: 80 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.806 at 20 °C
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Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
CAS 67-63-0
Solvents
General-purpose cleaning solvent
1219 (ISOPROPANOL) · Class
Residue-free alcohol for final precision cleaning and water displacement on machined surfaces
Melting Point: -88 °C   Boiling Point: 82 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.785 at 20 °C
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D-Limonene
CAS 5989-27-5
Solvents
Solvency
2319 (D-LIMONENE) · Class
Bio-based terpene solvent for HAP-free degreasing where chlorinated solvents are restricted
Melting Point: -97 °C   Boiling Point: 176–176 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 0.8411 at 20 °C
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