There are various types of parts degreasers, including environmentally safe, ammonia-based, petroleum-based, water-based, and powder degreasers. Some work best when used hot, while others don’t react well to heat. Manufacturers are increasingly choosing environmentally safer options with natural ingredients. Low VOC options are also popular, while ammonia-based cleaners require protective clothing and respiratory equipment. Petroleum-based compounds are effective at cutting through heavy grease and sludge, but should be disposed of properly.
There are several types of parts degreasers, each offering its own unique edge and benefit while performing a common task of removing grease from metal parts. Some of the more common and popular types of parts degreaser are environmentally safe, ammonia-based, and petroleum-based. There are also water-based or powder degreasers available. Foam and liquid parts degreasers are often the easiest type of cleaner to use and are commonly made with one or more of several types of degreasing formulas. Some degreasing products work best when used hot, while others don’t react well to heat.
Often, a parts degreaser is used in combination with a chemical rust remover in an attempt to reduce production steps. This allows the parts to sit for a period of time between degreasing and the fixture without sustaining damage. It also means they won’t require further surface preparation before the machining process begins.
As the green movement has begun to gain popularity around the world and manufacturers begin to implement safer manufacturing methods, many choose to use an environmentally safer parts degreaser when cleaning metal parts. Commonly containing natural ingredients such as citrus oils, vinegar and borax, these ingredients are often among the most successful degreasers and cleaners available anywhere. Water-based parts degreasers and cleaner chemicals are also becoming the preferred choice over older petroleum-based formulations.
Many manufacturers choose to use parts degreasers that are low in volatile organic compounds or VOCs. These help eliminate respiratory problems in those using the product and reduce air pollution while retaining the grease cleaning capabilities of cleaners with much more volatile compounds. Ammonia-based cleaners are often used in conjunction with protective clothing and respiratory equipment worn by the person performing the cleanup to prevent skin burns and damage to the lungs and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Trisodium phosphate, or TSP, is a powdered product that, when mixed with water, often creates a very effective cleaner and degreaser.
Petroleum-based compounds such as kerosene, ethanol, and alcohol are generally very effective at cutting through heavy grease and sludge, such as those found on a dirty automobile engine. Often applied to a hot surface, this type of parts degreaser washes off easily with water or wipes clean with a towel. The parts degreaser, once rinsed with water, should be collected in an appropriate container and disposed of in accordance with local ordinances.
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