Sta-Sol® ESS 301
Sta-Sol® ESS 301 is a high-performance, low-VOC solvent blend designed for efficient removal of resins, urethanes, and tough soils from parts, tools, and equipment.
Reduce or Eliminate 1,4-Dioxane in Your Formulations with Alternative Surfactants
An overview of current 1,4 Dioxane regulations and alternative surfactant options to help formulators meet rigorous performance and compliance standards.
What Does Biodegradability Really Mean in Lubricants (and Why It Matters)
This article breaks down how biodegradability is measured, what the key classifications mean, and how they impact real-world lubricant selection.
From VGP to VIDA: Vessel Discharge Compliance with EALs
VIDA is replacing the VGP with new federal standards for vessel discharges. Learn what this means for oil-to-sea interfaces, EALs, and compliance planning.
Understanding Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids: A Comparative Overview
Fire resistant hydraulic fluids play a crucial role in protecting people, equipment, and facilities from the catastrophic risks of hydraulic system fires.
Acidic vs Lactonic Sophorolipid Biosurfactants: 5 Key Differences
Learn the key differences between acidic and lactonic sophorolipids for personal care and HI&I formulators, with insights drawn from Holiferm biosurfactants.
Case Study: Resin Removal in Emerging 3D Print Technologies
A safer solvent for cleaning parts made in new 3D printing processes.
Sodium Borohydride: Material and Market Overview
Learn about its unique reduction, bleaching, brightening, and purification properties.
Direct Release Products: Ingredient Standards
An overview of the EPA Safer Choice standard for Direct Release products.
EPA Proposals under TSCA Section 6: NMP and Methylene Chloride
Finding alternatives to NMp and Methylene Chloride in light of restrictions.
Replacing Conventional Solvents With Microemulsions
Replacing conventional solvents with microemulsion concentrates.
Choosing Low Foam Surfactants
Selecting low foam surfactants for industrial cleaning.
Articles / Solvents / Surfactants
Micro-Emulsions: Safer Chemistry and Improved Performance in Aqueous Cleaning
Micro-emulsions are designed to produce stable micro-droplets that harness the best properties of both organic solvents and aqueous solutions.
Case Study – Acetone Replacement in Photoresist Strip Process
Sta-Sol® ME 1100C is an efficient, water soluble alternative to acetone for photoreist strip in microelectronics processing applications.
General Purpose Polymer Cleaning & Flushing
Sta-Sol PS-100 is a versatile, cost-effective and efficient solvent blend designed to clean and flush a wide range of polymeric resins.