Manufacturing

In manufacturing, the strategic use of cleaning chemicals is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and product quality.

Specialized cleaning solutions play a crucial role in removing residues, contaminants, and debris from machinery and production environments. This not only prevents equipment malfunctions but also ensures that manufactured products meet quality standards. From automotive plants to electronics manufacturing, the careful application of cleaning chemicals contributes to the longevity of equipment, reduces the risk of defects, and enhances workplace safety. The judicious use of these chemicals is integral to fostering a clean and well-maintained manufacturing environment, supporting both the efficiency and quality control aspects of production processes.

175™A VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • Asphalt Cleaners
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
AS™Amphoteric coupling agent / hydrotrope for solubilizing nonionic surfactants into highly alkaline / caustic systems
  • Acid cleaners
  • Heavy duty degreasers
  • Metalworking cleaners
  • Transportation presoaks
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Auto dish
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Printing Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
DLRA highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • De-foaming applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Parts washing
  • Waterless hand cleaners
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • BBQ and Grill Cleaners
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
  • Excellent surfactant option for SKU rationalization
  • Laundry stain removers and pre-spotting applications
  • Oil field degreasing and oil cleaning applications
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Glass Cleaners
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Daily Shower cleaner
IQLFA breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Metal Working cleaners
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • Floor Scrubbers
  • Food and Dairy Cleaners
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
  • Parts Washers
  • Truck Wash
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Engine Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Automotive bucket wash
  • Foaming, lotion and gel hand soaps
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Laundry applications
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Canvas & vinyl cleaners
  • Laundry detergents
  • Non-acid wheel cleaners
  • Paper equipment cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaner
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Parts washing
  • Wheel cleaning
  • BBQ and grill cleaning
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Heavy duty industrial degreasers
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Excellent in heavy-duty industrial degreasers
  • Multipurpose cleaners/degreasers for dilutable or 'ready-to-use' consumer friendly cleaners
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas

More Information

The manufacturing industry operates in a dynamic and demanding environment, where the maintenance and cleanliness of machinery are paramount to ensuring efficiency and longevity. Within this sector, processes such as metalworking, molding, and stamping are central to the production of various goods. To uphold the integrity of machinery involved in these processes, a comprehensive approach to cleaning, degreasing, descaling, and protection is essential.

Products employed in the manufacturing industry for cleaning and maintaining machinery are designed to tackle a range of challenges. Parts washing is a critical aspect, involving the removal of residues such as grease, oil, and metal shavings from machine components. Surfactants, which reduce the surface tension of water, play a key role in lifting and dispersing these contaminants, making them easier to rinse away.

Oil splitting, another crucial process in manufacturing, involves the separation of oils and greases from water, allowing for efficient removal. Specialty chemicals are instrumental in this regard, as they facilitate the breakdown of oils into smaller, more manageable components, enabling effective separation from water.

Proper chemistries are vital in manufacturing cleaning products for several reasons. Metalworking processes often leave behind stubborn residues, such as cutting oils and metal fines, which can accelerate wear and tear on machinery if not adequately removed. Specialized detergents formulated with corrosion inhibitors and emulsifying agents are crucial for dissolving and suspending these contaminants, preventing their accumulation and potential damage.

The use of degreasers and descalers is common in the manufacturing industry. These products are tailored to eliminate grease and scale buildup on machinery, which can impede performance and compromise precision. The inclusion of specific chemicals in these formulations ensures that they target the unique challenges posed by different materials and contaminants encountered in metalworking processes.

Protection is a key consideration in maintaining machinery in the manufacturing sector. Corrosion inhibitors and rust preventatives are often integrated into cleaning solutions to shield metal surfaces from oxidation and corrosion. These protective coatings are especially critical for machinery that may be exposed to harsh environmental conditions or undergo periodic shutdowns.

The manufacturing industry relies on a sophisticated array of cleaning products to maintain the integrity and functionality of machinery used in metalworking, molding, and stamping processes. The inclusion of proper chemistries, such as surfactants for efficient parts washing, oil splitting agents for effective grease removal, and corrosion inhibitors for protection, is imperative to safeguarding equipment, optimizing performance, and prolonging the lifespan of machinery in this dynamic and industrially critical sector.