540™

Non-flammable, VOC exempt solvent


Overview

Non-flammable, VOC exempt solvent with a flashpoint of 225ºF that is a price stable extender or replacement for d-limonene.

Cost / Performance

  • Controlled evaporation profile
  • Effective solvency on bitumen and heavy oils
  • Low odour
  • Price stable replacement or extender for d-limonene

Uses & Applications

  • HandCleaner
  • OilAndGas
  • PrintingPress
  • SolventCleaning
  • Transportation
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
  • Printing Industry

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Not a petroleum distillate
  • Good environmental profile– low toxicity
  • Readily biodegradable per OECD 301ºF
  • Non-flammable, VOC exempt

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Water Rinseable Degreaser
  • 540*97%
  • OG-NTS*3%
  • Product may be packaged in metal or PE drums
Water in Oil Microemulsion

Use as is to 20:1 (dilutions will bloom)

  • 540*40%
  • Glycol ether EB to clear4-6%
  • ME-80*18%
  • WaterBalance
Waterless Hand Cleaner
  • 540*7%
  • Accusol 8201.25%
  • CK*12%
  • Propylene glycol0.5%
  • TEA (or to pH 7.5)1%
  • WaterBalance

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear, colorless liquid

Density @ 23ºC:

0.88 +/- 0.02

Flashpoint:

225°F (Non-Flammable)

KB Value:

41

Vapor Pressure:

<0.1 mm of Hg at 20°C

VOC Content:

0

Package & Handling

  • 540 is available in 55 US gallon steel drums (net wt. 380 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (net wt. 35 lbs).

Regulatory / Tox Information

DOT: Non-regulatedTDG: Non-regulated

Ecological96 hr. LC50 Fathead minnos: > 1,000 mg/l

Toxicological Single exposure (acute) studies indicate:Oral: Rat, LD50 > 10,000 mg/kgDermal: Rabbit, LD50 > 1,260 mg/kgEye: Rabbit, 24 hr. 3.9/110.0Ecological96 hr. LC50 Fathead minnow: > 1,000 mg/l

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