Safe Degreasing: The Impact of Truegard Solvent 142 for Everyday Cleaning

With each use, a piece of metalworking equipment will inevitably collect residue from metal shavings, grease, and oil. Over time, exposure to moisture, chemicals, and high temperatures can cause corrosion, leading to rust, pitting, and reduced structural integrity. Constant contact with materials can also lead to abrasion, which can wear down surfaces and reduce the equipment's effectiveness.

That’s why it’s vital to keep your equipment clean and clear of buildup, and mineral spirit solvents can help. Still, your cleaning efforts shouldn’t harm workers (or the environment). Substandard cleaning solvents trade cleaning power for worker health and environmental safety–and that’s a compromise you can’t afford.

When choosing a solvent for industrial cleaning, prioritize options that pair cleaning power with environmental and worker safety.

Safety and Environmental Risks from Poor Cleaning Solvents

Using the wrong cleaning solvent can negatively impact your staff and the environment. While low-odor, aliphatic mineral spirits are generally less toxic than aromatic spirits, substandard solvents might still hide negative impacts:

• They’re less pure. Poor-quality compounds might include traces of aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene or toluene. Even at low ratios, these impurities can make the solvent more toxic, leading to a higher risk of health problems, such as respiratory issues, skin irritation, and long-term organ damage.
  
  

• They take longer to dry. Because of impurities and trace elements of aromatic compounds or heavy metals, poor-quality solvents take longer to dry after application. Excessive moisture can damage surfaces, especially water or moisture-sensitive ones, leading to corrosion, staining, or swelling. Prolonged evaporation of poor solvents can contribute to air pollution, especially if used indoors or in poorly ventilated areas.
  
  
• They produce harmful emissions. Low-quality solvents are often rife with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are organic chemicals that evaporate into the air at room temperature. VOCs contribute to air pollution, smog formation, and climate change.

Equipment cleaning and maintenance shouldn’t come at the expense of your team’s health or the planet’s climate. Better options–like Truegard Solvent 142–can meet both needs.

Safe and Sustainable: The Truegard Solvent 142 Difference

At Keller-Heartt Oil, we provide powerful cleaning solvents that tackle tough grime without compromising health and safety. Truegard mineral spirits Safety Solvents, available with a 142-degree flash point, are ideal for many applications, from everyday cleaning to specialized jobs.

Here’s how Truegard solvents provide a safe and sustainable cleaning solution:

• They skip unnecessary contaminants. Truegard aliphatic mineral spirits are considered non-hazardous chemicals, making them ideal for slashing through tough grease, grime, and other elements common to shops, garages, and industrial factories.
  

• They dry faster. Truegard solvents dry quickly, reducing the risk of slips, trips, and fall hazards, especially in commercial or industrial settings. Quick-drying solvents also reduce the amount of environmental exposure time, minimizing the risk of air pollution and contamination.
  
  
• They limit harmful emissions. High-quality solvents produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil and water quality if properly disposed of. Few volatile organic compounds or hazardous air pollutants appear within Truegard products.

Check out the Truegard Solvent 142 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to confirm if Truegard solvents can meet your cleaning needs without sacrificing worker health or environmental safety.

If you have any questions, contact our team and we can help choose the right solvent solution for your needs.