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 Treatment Workflow
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System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
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Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
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Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
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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