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Solvent Cleaning & Degreasing
Making Solvents a Sustainable Cleaning Option
Companies are continuously on the lookout for alternatives to traditional solvents like N-Propyl Bromide (NPB), Trichloroethylene (TCE), and Perchloroethylene (PCE/ PERC) due to sustainability and regulatory concerns. Our new low-VOC solvents offer the same cleaning power with reduced chemical use and environmental impact, delivering high efficacy and throughput while addressing regulatory and sustainability challenges.
When To Use Solvent Cleaning
Industries
- Aerospace/Military
- Medical Devices
- Electronics
- Automotive and EV Batteries
- Precision Cleaning of Metal Parts
Processes
- Vapor degreasing
- Emissionless or vacuum degreasing
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Rapid Drying
- Heat Treament
Substrates
- Aluminum
- Iron/Ferrous
- Brass
- Copper
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Mixed metals
- Nonmetallic Surfaces
Mission Critical Meets Sustainable
Better Cleaning
New solvents are engineered to work as well or better than their predecessors in degreasing equipment, with consistent quality. Added stabilizers guard against the degradation of aluminum, zinc die cast, and other white metal, as well as, acids or water-based emulsified oils. So, you benefit from cleaning efficiencies and an extended machine life.
Better Sustainability
Solvent cleaners use 100% less process water and 74% less energy than smaller footprint aqueous chemistries. New solvent chemistries offer low VOCs, better toxicity profiles, and higher TLVs than traditional chemistries. And, when combined with closed-loop, vacuum degreasing systems, you reduce or eliminate chemical consumption and disposal. EPA-approved, SNAP-approved, and certified biocompatible solvents available.
Better Productivity
A Hubbard-Hall cleaning consult can reduce downtime by 90% and lead to a 100% improvement in productivity and throughput. Solvents also reduce post-cleaning steps like rinsing, drying, and wastewater treatment.
A Choice for Every Challenge
For more than 70 years, Hubbard-Hall has been a leader in cleaning and degreasing solvents. We offer a full suite of solvents for any cleaning and sustainability challenge.
- Modified Alcohols – DOWCLENE™* and DUALENE
- Fluorinated (Opteon™ and Tergo™)
- Chlorinated (Trichloroethylene, Perchloroethylene, and Methylene Chloride)
- Brominated Solvents (Hubtron PB or 1-bromopropane)
- Hydrocarbon Solvents – Isopar L
Reduce Water
100% less water used than aqueous cleaners
Reduce Energy
74% less energy used than aqueous cleaners
Reduce Downtime
90% less downtime during the cleaning process
Reduce Footprint
50% less floorspace dedicated to cleaning & drying
Get The Right Cleaning Solvent Alternative
Do long-term regulatory issues have you worried about your process lines being slowed down or stopped entirely?
Although chlorinated/fluorinated/brominated solvents have advantages in precision cleaning, there are other methods for removing soils from the surface of metal.
Our Cleaning Experts at your Fingertips — or Tank-Side
Take the first step toward more sustainable solvent cleaning. Schedule your cleaning consult today.