INDUSTRIAL SOLVENTS & BLENDS
We Supply Chemical Solutions To The Following Industries
Aviation & Aerospace
Aviation & Aerospace Chemicals
The aviation and aerospace industries use a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Fuels: High-energy liquid and solid fuels used in space flight, such as liquid oxygen, hydrazine, peroxides, and fluorine
- Anti-freeze and deicers: Substances like propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, calcium magnesium acetate, and sodium formate
- Solvents: Many solvents are used, including environmentally damaging ones like methyl ethyl ketone and freon, which are being replaced with more environmentally friendly options
- Cleaning agents: Used in the aviation industry
- Polyurethanes: Used to make foams that provide comfort and support in airplane seats
- Fluorinated chemicals: Also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), these chemicals are critical to air travel
Automotive Repair
Automotive Repair Chemicals
The automotive repair industry use a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Lubricants: Motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, and grease help keep a vehicle’s engine running smoothly and prevent parts from wearing out.
- Solvents: Brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, gasket remover, and parts cleaner are used to clean parts.
- Flammable substances: Gasoline, starting fluid, acetylene, and propane are flammable.
- Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and thinners: Auto body shops use these highly volatile substances.
- WD-40: A light lubricating oil that displaces water.
- Brake oil: A hydraulic fluid that transmits force from the brake pedals to the brake calipers.
- Antifreeze and coolants: Prevent the engine from overheating and keep it cool in extreme temperatures.
- Power steering fluids: Hydraulic fluids that make the steering wheel work smoothly.
Cabinet Making
Cabinet Making Chemicals
The cabinet-making industry uses a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Formaldehyde: A common VOC found in cabinet glues and in particleboard, a material often used in cabinets.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): A study found that finished cabinets are a major source of PCBs in homes, and that PCBs can cause liver problems, hormone disruption, and neurotoxic potential.
- Solvents: Found in nitrocellulose topcoats and acid-catalyzed coatings, and can be toxic to humans.
- Epoxy resin adhesives: Contain toxic chemicals.
- Urea-formaldehyde resin adhesives: Contain toxic chemicals.
Commercial Printing
Commercial Printing Chemicals
The printing industry uses a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Inks – Carbon black, pigments, synthetic phenolic antioxidants, surfactants, and photoinitiators
- Solvents – Toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, 2-butanone, tetrachloroethylene, methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, and 1,2,3-trifluoroethane
- Photographic materials – Polymers, gelatin, silver halide solutions and cellulosic esters
- Other chemicals – Mineral acids and salts, oils and greases, glues, varnishes, resins, and paints
Cosmetic Manufacturing
Cosmetic Manufacturing Chemicals
The cosmetic manufacturing industry uses a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Parabens – A group of chemicals used to prevent mold and bacteria growth in cosmetics since the 1950s.
- Fragrances – Used to give cosmetics a pleasant smell.
- Triclosan – A biocide used as a preservative to prevent bacteria growth and product spoilage.
- Phthalates – Colorless, odorless, oily liquids used to make plastics more durable.
- Sodium laureth sulfate – An active agent used in cosmetics, personal care, and cleaning products.
- Butylated hydroxyanisole – A synthetic phenol used as a preservative in cosmetics and food.
Fire-fighting Chemicals
Fire-fighting Chemicals
The fire-fighting industry uses a wide variety of chemicals, including:
- Foams – Fire extinguishers and whole room sprinkler systems.
- Aqueous Solutions – Fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems
Hospital Chemicals
Hospital Lab Chemicals
The hospital and laboratory industry uses a wide variety of chemicals for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment, including:
- Chlorine and chlorine compounds: Hypochlorites are used to disinfect countertops, floors, dental appliances, and more. Bleach can be used to disinfect needles and syringes. However, chlorine is corrosive, so care is needed when using chlorine-releasing agents with metals and plastics.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Used in a variety of formulations, including 7.35% hydrogen peroxide with 0.23% peracetic acid, and 7.5% hydrogen peroxide.
- Peracetic acid: Used in a variety of formulations, including 7.35% hydrogen peroxide with 0.23% peracetic acid, and 1.0% hydrogen peroxide with 0.08% peracetic acid.
- Ortho-phthalaldehyde: Used in a variety of formulations, including 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA).
- Glutaraldehyde: Used in a variety of formulations, including ≥2.4% glutaraldehyde, and 0.95% glutaraldehyde with 1.64% phenol/phenate.
- Ethylene oxide (EtO) gas: Used to sterilize medical devices.
- Vaporized hydrogen peroxide: Used to sterilize medical devices.
- Chlorine dioxide gas: Used to sterilize medical devices.
- Nitrogen dioxide: Used to sterilize medical devices.
HVAC Chemicals
Hospital Lab Chemicals
The HVAC industry uses a wide variety of chemicals during installation and repairs, including:
- Refrigerants: The primary chemical used in HVAC systems, responsible for heat transfer; modern systems primarily use HFCs like R-410a.
- Glycols: Particularly propylene glycol, added to water in closed loop systems to prevent freezing in cold climates.
- Cleaning chemicals: Various solutions used to clean coils, ducts, and other components, including alkaline cleaners, acid-based cleaners, and antimicrobial agents.
- Water treatment chemicals: In cooling towers, chemicals like algaecides and biocides are used to control microbial growth.
Industrial Coating Chemicals
Hospital Lab Chemicals
The industrial coating industry uses a wide variety of chemicals in manufacturing, including:
- Polyurethane – Used in many industries, polyurethane is beneficial for industrial coatings due to its mechanical properties.
- Epoxy – Used for metal coatings, epoxy is known for its durability and ability to create vibrant colors.
- Acrylic – Used as a binder in paints and coatings, acrylic resins are resistant to chemicals and temperature.
- Coating resins – These polymer compounds are used to provide resistance to corrosion, weather, stains, and hardness.
- Zinc – A widely used industrial coating, zinc provides wear resistance and an aesthetic touch to metal.
- Alkyd – Alkyd resins are versatile and use a significant amount of renewable material.
- Ceramic – Ceramic coatings are used for their chemical resistance, wear resistance, and thermal properties.
- Phenol formaldehyde – Used in the manufacturing of paints and coatings, phenol-formaldehyde resins are resistant to water, chemicals, and UV.
Marina and Boatyard Chemicals
Hospital Lab Chemicals
The marina and boating industry uses a wide variety of chemicals in maintenance and repair, including:
- Boat cleaners – Many boat cleaners contain chlorine, ammonia, and phosphates, which can harm fish and wildlife.
- Sewage chemicals – Boaters may use chemicals like chlorine and formaldehyde to control sewage odors or disinfect. These chemicals can be toxic to marine life if used incorrectly.
- Fuel – Spilling fuel or discharging uncombusted fuel from engines can contaminate water.
- Hazardous waste – Hazardous waste from marinas and boat maintenance includes used oil, transmission fluids, engine coolants, freon, paint dust, and used lead acid batteries.
- Chlorofluorocarbons (Freon) – The U.S. EPA regulates how Freon is handled from boats and air conditioners.
Vapor Degreasing Chemicals
Hospital Lab Chemicals
The Vapor Degreasing industry uses a wide variety of chemicals for the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, including:
- Solvents: Traditional solvents include n-propyl bromide (nPB), trichloroethylene (TCE), and perchloroethylene (Perc), which are highly toxic and can cause health issues. Newer solvents include trans-dichloroethene (TDCE) and HFE/HFC solvents, which are less toxic and more environmentally friendly. However, HFE/HFC solvents are weaker and may not remove heavier oils and grease as well.
- Desiccants: These are used to absorb water from the solvent, especially if the solvent contains alcohol. Desiccants are often small white pellets of zeolite clay, which can be reused by baking it dry.
- Fluorinated chemicals: These are added to modern solvents to suppress fire hazards.
Vapor Degreasing Options
Isoparaffinic Fluids ISOPAR™* G, H, M
DuPont – Opteon SF79 (Sion)™
DuPont SDG™ & SFR™
n-Proply Bromide
Trichloroethylene
Microcare – Tergo™
Ensolv – NEXT™
Kyzen M6386*™ & Kyzen M6381*™
Perchloroethylene
Chemical Solvents
Acetates
Acids
Aliphatic Naphthas
Alcohols
Alkalies
Aromatic Solvents
Amides
Amines
Chlorinated Solvents
Esters
Glycols
Glycol Ethers
Ketones
Miscellaneous
Monomer
Propylene Glycol Ethers
Propylene Glycol Ether Acetates
Silicone Fluids
Surfactants
White Oils
Plasticizers
Refrigerants
R134A
R22
R401A
R404A
R407A
R407C
R410A
R422D
R427A
R513
R1234VF
M099
Bulk Antifreeze
UltraChill
UltraDef
Ultrachill – Marine
Ultrachill – WS