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ACETONE
REPLACEMENTS
FOR
THE
FIBERGLASS
REINFORCED POLYESTER
INDUSTRY
Acetone
has historically been the solvent of choice for cleaning lay-up tools and
rollers in the FRP industry. However, in recent years, replacement
solvents and systems have been offered to avoid the low flash point with
consequent fire danger and the rapid evaporation rate of acetone. In
addition, the cost of acetone has doubled in the last year.
Alkaline water based systems are inexpensive but require new methods,
expensive equipment and retraining of personnel in order to be effective.
Replacement solvents that have been offered are safer than acetone but
extremely expensive.
After extensive laboratory research and a cooperative testing with Penn
Yan Marine Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of world famous Penn Yan
Boats, Seneca Research, Inc. developed a new roller and implement cleaner
for the FRP industry.
“SENECA SYSTEMS”™ “Molecular Activated”™ S-922 Resin Cleaner
is moderately priced and does not require any change in the method of
cleaning normally used. It is a direct replacement for acetone without the
volatility and low flash point.
S-922 Cleaner has a high capacity to hold catalyzed resin in solution
before gelling. This avoids the early gelling and solidification, which
occurs when using acetone and other cleaning solvents. As a result, a
small amount goes a long way and minimizes waste.
S-922 Cleaner does not require the introduction of new equipment and
completely new cleaning methods. As stated above, IT IS A DIRECT ACETONE
REPLACEMENT.
S-922
“Molecular Activated”™ Resin Cleaner
5-gallon
Pail Call for latest pricing
30-gallon
drum Call for latest pricing
55-gallon
drum Call
for latest pricing
All
prices F.O.B. Penn Yan, NY
3/2008
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