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.
Low Emission Amine Catalysts for Polyurethane Applications
Learn more about Huntsman’s JEFFCAT® high performing, low emission amine catalyst technology.
Dimethyl Esters / Product News
Dibasic Esters: FAQ
A quick guide to important information about dimethyl esters and our Sta-Sol® solvents, including product origins, properties, usage and disposal.
How Hydrotropes Enhance Stability and Clarity
Hydroptropes are used by formulators to create clear and stable solutions and enhance overall cleaning effectiveness.
Surface Chemistry: Surfactant Wetting Properties
This post introduces basic concepts in wetting properties of surfactants, with a focus on anionic and cationic surfactants.
Basics of the HLB System
The HLB system provides a framework for predicting how surfactants will behave in emulsion systems.
Acticarbone: High Performance, Renewable CECA Activated Carbons
J R Hess & Company, Inc. is now offering Acticarbone® activated carbons developed by CECA, a member of ...
LVP-VOC Exemption: Regulatory Overview
Summary Despite increasingly strict VOC limits at the state and federal level, I&I formulators can ...
Dimethyl Esters / Product News
Dimethyl Esters: Elastomers and Plastics Compatibility
Elastomer and plastics compatibility is an important consideration when looking at storage and handling options ...
Creating Gels: Thickening and Rheology Modifiers
The uses for thickening agents are wide ranging. As one example, cross linked polymer based gels enables full customization for customers seeking in gel appearance (including color), flow, viscosity and suspension for medical, sporting, packaging, and cleaning applications.