As an Industrial Cleaner/Solvent:
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The Kauri-Butanol Value Stronger solvents have a higher Kauri-Butanol Value (KB) than weak solvents. SSI's Bio-Based Solvents have a higher KB Value (and thus better solvency) than mineral spirits, D'Limonene and many other common solvents. The KB value of a solvent represents the maximum amount of that solvent that can be added to a stock solution of kauri resin (a fossil copal) in butyl alcohol without causing cloudiness. Since kauri resin is readily soluble in butyl alcohol but not in hydrocarbon solvents, the resin solution will tolerate only a certain amount of dilution. Toluene, one of the stronger solvents, can be added in a greater amount (and thus have a higher KB value) than weaker solvents such as hexane. Here is how Clean Green, a product from our bio-based product line, compares to other common, more hazardous chemicals in use today:
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Industrial Applications:
Great for soap and hand cleaner formulations Excellent co-solvent for NMP for graffiti removal Can be used in paint removal formulations Automotive products, all-purpose cleaners, and household cleaners SUBSTITUTE FOR: D'Limonene, Naphtha, Mineral spirits, other petroleum-based solvents PETROLEUM DEGREASING: Removes heavy greases and oils on engines, Conventional metal working, Stainless steel cleaning, Storage tank cleaning of petroleum residues PRECISION CLEANING PROCESSES: Multiple, dip and rinse and 1st step ANIMAL FAT DEGREASING: Exhaust fans, stoves and other industrial processing ASPHALT INDUSTRY: Effective release agent, Tool cleaning, Drag chains in plants, Paving equipment clean-up FORM RELEASE: Concrete forms including foundations, curbing, castings and roof tiles MOLD RELEASE: Molds for metal fabrication and concrete molds METAL CUTTING: Solvent and lubricants for most metal cutting applications ADHESIVE REMOVAL: Removes most commonly-used adhesives including panel adhesives, contact cement, label adhesives and expanding foam sealant SILK SCREEN: Equipment cleanup, tools and general press cleanup PRINTING INDUSTRY: Blanket and roller cleanup, General ink removal, Can be formulated with other solvents PAINTING INDUSTRY: General paint cleanup, Keep spray tips clean, Great for oil-base paints, No harsh or toxic fumes GLASS CUTTING AND STAINED GLASS: Removal of tacky wax, Marker removal MOISTURE BARRIER: Protective film for metal rust prevention, No flash-rusting of cleaned parts |
Consumer Applications Clean and polish silver and wood Reduce tarnish and rust Laundy presoak to remove grease and oil stains from natural fibers Cleans grills, ovens, other kitchen surfaces Loosten rusty bolts, lubricate mechanisms, etc.
"Why should I buy SSI Bio-Based Solvents?" SSI Bio-Based Solvents are biodegradable, VOC compliant, low HAP and pleasant to use. There are three primary advantages of Clean Green biosolvents over the traditional solvents on the market; safety, safety and safety! Clean Green Biosolvents are safe: Safe for the users of the product, safe for storage and transportation and safe for the environment, both air and ground water.
"We want safety but we can't afford it!" Actually, in these days of class action litigation, you can't afford NOT to provide a safe working environment for your employees. Not only is safety the right thing to, but it also makes good economic sense. Imagine a future courtroom scene where the litigants attorney asks; "Why did your company continue using the hazardous solvents that destroyed my client's health, when safer alternatives were available?” Can you answer that question today? Payback for using safer solvents comes in the form of lower transportation costs, lower fire insurance and increased employee productivity. In addition, Clean Green biosolvents are proving to have higher capacities than hazardous counterparts; up to 70% greater capacity in some situations like parts cleaning.
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As a Bio-Fuel: Biodiesel offers similar power to petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel has a higher cetane number than most U.S. petroleum diesel fuel. In testing of more than 50 million on-road miles and many marine and off-road applications, biodiesel shows similar fuel consumption, horsepower, torque and haulage rates as petroleum diesel. Biodiesel provides significant lubricity improvement over petroleum diesel fuel. Lubricity results of biodiesel and petroleum diesel using industry test methods indicate that there is a marked improvement in lubricity when biodiesel is added to petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel levels as low as one percent can provide a 65 percent increase in lubricity. Compatibility of biodiesel with engine components. The switch to low sulfur petroleum diesel fuel has caused most OEMs to switch components suitable for use with biodiesel. Biodiesel can be used in existing engines and fuel injection equipment with little impact to operating performance. Biodiesel is considerably less hazardous than petroleum diesel. Pure biodiesel (B-100) does not ignite until 150 ° C (300 ° F), petroleum diesel burns at 50 ° C (120 ° F). Biodiesel is also significantly less toxic than petroleum diesel and is more biodegradable. This reduces the negative impacts of spills. Biodiesel is four times as efficient as diesel fuel in utilizing fossil energy. Biodiesel yields about 3.2 units of fuel for every unit of fossil energy consumed in the lifecycle. By contrast, petroleum diesel yields only 0.83 units of fuel product per unit of fossil energy consumed. EPAct Benefits. Congress approved the use of biodiesel as an Energy Policy Act (EPAct) compliance strategy. The legislation allows EPAct-covered fleets (federal, state and public utility fleets) to meet their alternative fuel vehicle purchase requirements simply by buying 450 gallons of B-100 and burning at least a 20% blend. Biodiesel’s lack of polluting emissions is the most dramatic difference between it and petroleum diesel. B100 achieves a reduction in emissions from petroleum diesel. Specifically:
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