Industrial Degreasing Solutions for your Toughest projects
EnSolv brand n-propyl bromide (nPB) based vapor degreasing and cleaning solutions are the most stable products of their kind. EnviroTech's original, patented stabilizer formula provides for consistent performance,minimal possibility of acid formation, white metals reaction prevention, rust inhibition and superior soil penetration and lifting properties. Strict quality control procedures ensure the quality of not only the finished EnSolv nPB solvent blends, but also each of the individual raw ingredients that go into every EnSolv nPB degreasing solvent. It is a strong commitment to excellence such as this that helped lead Boeing to approve EnSolv-5408 n-propyl bromide vapor degreasing solvent as the only approved nPB based drop in replacement for Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC) inits BAC 5408 vapor degreasing specification.
Features and Benefits
Non Chlorinated
Superior Acid Neutralization
White Metals Reaction Prevention
Superior Soil Lifting (KB Value = 130)
Rust Inhibition
No Flash Point (Non Flammable)
Low Non Volatile Residue (specification of<10 ppm for most products)
Low Isopropyl Bromide Content (specificationof < 0.01% wbv)
SNAP Approved
Non Hazardous Air Pollutant (NESHAPrequirements do not apply in many cases)
Non Ozone Depleting
Low Global Warming Potential
Non Hazardous Waste (Not regulated by DOT fortransportation)
Comparison to Other Solvents
| EnSolv | Trichloroethylene | Perchloroethylene |
Boiling Point | 70ºC / 158ºF | 87ºC / 188ºF | 121ºC / 250ºF |
Specific Gravity | 1.31 | 1.46 | 1.62 |
KB Value | 130 | 129 | 90 |
Flash Point | None | None | None |
Evaporation Rate | 4.7 | 3 | 1.5 |
Non Volatile Residue | < 10 ppm (most products) | Varies Widely | Varies Widely |
Water Weight % Max | < 0.015 (most products) | Varies Widely | Varies Widely |
Acidity (as HCl or HBr) | < 0.0010 | Varies Widely | Varies Widely |
Vapor Pressure | 134 | 60 | 18 |
Specific Heat | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
Surface Tension (dynes/cm) | 26.1 | 29.5 | 31.8 |
Dielectric Strength | 21,000 Volts | Varies | Varies |