Chemical degreasers are commonly used to remove grease and oil from surfaces in manufacturing and industrial processes. There are various types of degreasers, including detergent-based products, foam degreasers, vapor solvents, and steam degreasers. Each type is designed to clean specific types of grease, oil, or dirt. Foam degreasers are used for combustible or environmentally harmful spills, while vapor solvents are used for thick oils and greases. Steam degreasers come in water-based or vegetable oil-based options.
During many routine manufacturing and industrial processes, or when accidental spills occur, it is very common for grease and oil to deposit on surfaces. When this occurs, chemical degreasers can be used to remove the oily substances. There are many different types of degreasing chemicals that can be used, such as degreasing sprays, powders, cleaners and foams, as well as vapor degreasing solvents and steam dispensed degreasers.
The most common degreasing chemicals for manufacturing and industrial use are detergent-based products that use a combination of chemical concentrates suspended in a liquid or powder base. Each type of degreaser is designed to clean a specific type of grease, oil or dirt. Chemical degreasers of this type can be used for a one-time cleaning job or routine maintenance of equipment and machinery in factories.
When a grease or oil spill becomes combustible or harmful to the environment, foam degreasing chemicals are often needed. These are made by oxygenating the chemical through a system that combines the chemicals with air particles. The foam is easy to handle and quickly smothers fat or oils which can catch fire and need to be contained quickly. Foams can also be dispensed onto difficult surfaces such as waterways to contain oil and grease spills and keep them on the surface for skimming.
Another type of chemical degreasing compound is used specifically for cleaning thick oils and greases, such as those found in manufacturing plants. These are the degreasing chemicals known as vapor solvents. These fine liquid chemicals are sprayed or poured onto surfaces and react with the grease to break it down and vaporize it. This requires oxygen to start the chemical process and ventilation to maintain safe air quality during use.
A minor version of the widely available steam degreasing chemicals for industrial and personal use provides the cleaning product in a steamed or heated manner. These chemicals are usually suspended in a semi-oily substance, and when flux is added, they dissolve the fat and break it down so it can be swept away. There are also water-based or vegetable oil-based steam grease-dissolving chemicals. These lift grease and oils from surfaces.
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