Cold degreaser

A cold degreaser is a chemical or solution used to remove contaminants from surfaces without the need for a heat source. Unlike traditional degreasers, which typically need to be heated to maximize their effectiveness, a cold degreaser can be applied at room temperature or slightly elevated temperatures.

The formulation of a cold degreaser can vary depending on the specific requirements and the surfaces to be cleaned. Typically, it contains a mixture of organic solvents, surfactants and emulsifiers that work together to dissolve grease, oil, lubricants and other contaminants from the surface.

Cold degreasers are used in a variety of industrial applications, including cleaning metal parts before coating, degreasing machine parts, cleaning engines and gearboxes, and in general industrial cleaning. They can also be used in the automotive industry, aerospace, electronics manufacturing and other areas where thorough cleaning of surfaces is required.

The advantages of cold degreasers are their fast action, their ease of use and their ability to remove a wide range of contaminants without the need for high temperatures. This makes them particularly suitable for sensitive materials or components that could be damaged at high temperatures. In addition, cold degreasers are generally more environmentally friendly and safer to handle than some of the hotter degreasing methods.

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This definition is taken from the surface technology encyclopedia from Surface Technology Online. You can find many more technical terms from the surface technology industry in our lexicon overview.

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