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
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
AS™Amphoteric coupling agent / hydrotrope for solubilizing nonionic surfactants into highly alkaline / caustic systems
  • Heavy duty degreasers
  • Metalworking cleaners
  • Acid cleaners
  • Transportation presoaks
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Transportation pre-soaks
  • Laundry pre-spotters, pre-soaks, and percarbonate boosters
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Auto dish
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
DLRA highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Waterless hand cleaners
  • Parts washing
  • De-foaming applications
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • Oil and Gas Industry Degreasing
  • Household/Retail Cleaners
  • Industrial/Institutional heavy duty cleaners & degreasers
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Printing press cleaners
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Truck wash
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Degreasers (of all types)
  • VOC exempt formulas that can compete with VOC based formulas
  • Machine shop cleaning solutions
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
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
  • Daily Shower cleaner
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Glass Cleaners
IQLFA breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Metal Working cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • High Caustic CIP Cleaners
  • Oven Cleaners
  • Water Based Degreaser
  • Parts Washers
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Floor Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Engine 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
  • Self-serve foaming brush
  • Automotive bucket wash
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Laundry applications
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Hand dish
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Spray ’n wipe all-purpose cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
  • Oven cleaners
  • Floor cleaners
  • Frictionless/touchless car & truck pre-soaks
OCM™Non-fluorinated hydrophobic & oleophobic surface modifier that creates a covalent bond that provides exceptional durability on hard & soft surfaces.
  • Ceramic shine on car after wash
  • Promotes beading with high lubricity and shine
  • Excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity on granite and stone
  • Water repellant on leather
  • Shows excellent hydrophobicity on fabric after application and drying
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Heavy duty degreasing
  • Oil and gas industry
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Parts washing
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
  • Industrial Heavy Duty Degreasers
  • Retail/Institutional Acid and Alkaline Cleaners
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Tanker cleaners
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
  • Polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Multi-purpose cleaners/degreasers for consumer retail - dilutable or 'ready-to-use'
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Safe cleaning of aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Industrial cleaning of plants/equipment
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
  • Restaurant hood and grill cleaning with significant safety profile
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • 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.