Solvent Organic Chemicals
Description
Solvent organic chemicals are substances used to dissolve, suspend, or extract other materials without chemically changing either the solvents or the other materials. They are essential in various industrial and consumer products, providing the necessary medium for reactions or processes to occur efficiently.
Working Principle
Solvent organic chemicals function by interacting with the solute molecules through intermolecular forces such as hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, or van der Waals forces. These interactions help to break the intermolecular bonds in the solute, allowing it to disperse evenly within the solvent. This process is crucial for homogenizing reactant mixtures, speeding up chemical reactions through improved mixing, and reducing energy consumption by acting as a heat sink for exothermic reactions .
Applications
Organic solvents are widely used in numerous applications. They are integral in the production of pharmaceuticals, ensuring the required purity of products. In the consumer sector, they are used in gloss paints for easy flow and good finish, in inks for successful drying, and in aerosol applications. Additionally, they serve as components in coatings and polishes, paint thinners and removers, cleaning and dry cleaning agents, nail polish removers, industrial and consumer degreasers, detergents, perfumes, and various chemical syntheses .
Advantages over other Organic Chemicals
One of the primary advantages of solvent organic chemicals is their ability to act as a reactant solvent, which allows for the homogenization of reactant mixtures and speeds up reactions through improved mixing. This capability also contributes to energy efficiency by reducing the energy required for reactions. Furthermore, solvents can enhance safety by acting as a heat sink for exothermic reactions, thereby preventing overheating and potential hazards .
Limitations
A significant limitation of solvent organic chemicals is their environmental impact, particularly those that are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs can contribute to the formation of low-level ozone and smog through free radical air oxidation processes, posing environmental and health risks. Additionally, some plant-derived solvents, while environmentally friendly, may cost more than their petroleum-based counterparts and have fluctuating supply due to agricultural uncertainties .
Considerations
When selecting solvent organic chemicals, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary significantly depending on whether the solvent is petroleum-derived or plant-based, with the latter often being more expensive. Operating expenses may include the need for recovery systems to minimize environmental impact and reduce waste. Durability and accuracy are generally high, but maintenance costs can arise from the need to replace or repair recovery systems and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Additionally, the volatility and potential health risks associated with VOCs necessitate careful handling and storage to ensure safety .
from AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
AsahiKlin AK-225 Precision Cleaning Solvents are environmentally sensible hydrochlorofluorocarbons designed to replace chlorofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and other HCFCs that have high ozone depletion potential. One-hundred percent free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), the solvents have... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: 1,1,2,2-tetra fluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoromethyl ether
- Chemical Family: All Halogenated; All Ethers
- Chemical Formula: C4H3F7O
from Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc.
DMI, a high purity aprotic solvent, is composed of nitrogen containing five membered ring compound and widely recognized as an epoch making solvent. It is a colorless, transparent, high polar solvent with high thermal and chemical stability and non-corrosiveness. The material has a high boiling... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
- Chemical Name: DMI 1,3 Dimethyl-2-Imidazolidinone
- Freezing Temperature: 46.76
from Technic, Inc.
Hydrogen peroxide mixtures (APM) are widely used for removing particles from substrate surfaces in semiconductor manufacturing. Technic offers standard as well as customized high purity hydrogen peroxide solutions to meet each customer ’s requirements. To inquire about any of products listed... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: Acetone
from INVISTA
FlexiSolv ™ benzyl alcohol (BA) is a highly-refined, pure, aromatic, primary alcohol with a wide variety of applications as a solvent and chemical intermediate. Its physical, chemical, and regulatory advantages make FlexiSolv ™ benzyl alcohol a preferred alternative to methylene... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: Benzyl Alcohol
- Chemical Family: All Alcohols
- Chemical Formula: C7H8O
from Pico Chemical Corp.
PICO manufactures a broad range of innovative water-based products to clean stubborn soils, dirts, greases and paints that are non-attacking to aluminum and non-ferrous substrates. PICO products are used at low concentration levels and offer extended solution life in immersion soak applications,... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
from Esprix Technologies
Methyl Cyclo Hexane is an interesting high-purity “green ” solvent for very specialized usage in a wide variety of markets and applications and is now available in bulk and in drums. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Formula: C7H14
- Chemical Name: Methyl Cyclo Hexane
- CAS Number: 108-87-2
from CITGO Petroleum Corporation
CITGO 's 142 Solvent 66/3 is a medium boiling range solvent consisting primarily of C10-C12 saturated hydrocarbons. It is hydrotreated to reduce both aromatic hydrocarbons and olefins. Complies with Rule 66/3 requirements. 142 Solvent 66/3 meets ASTM 235 Specification for Type II, Class C, High... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
- CAS Number: 64742-47-8
- Flash Point: 152
from LG Chemical of America Inc.
Alcohol | OXO Downstream/IPA. Product group manufactured through the OXO reaction. This product group includes alcohol and other downstream products of the OXO reaction such as IPA and NPG. LG Chem provides high-quality products through efficient and stable production process. LG Chem is the only... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: Normal Butyl Alcohol(N-BuOH)| 2-Ethylhexanol(2-EH) Octanol
- Chemical Family: All Alcohols; Butanol (optional feature)
from GFS Chemicals, Inc.
ITEM#:1064. ClCH2CH2Cl. CAS#:107-06-2. F.W.:98.96. NFPA#:3-3-1. Specific Gravity: 1.250. DOT:3/6.1/II. Descriptions: Specification. TEST. 1. Assay 99.0% min. 2. Appearance - Clear, colorless liquid. 3. Residue after evaporation 0.002%. 4. Titrable acid 0.0003 meq/g. 5. Water (KF) 0.03%. 6. Color... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE REAGENT (ACS)
- Chemical Family: All Alkanes; All Halogenated; Ethane; Chloroethane
- Chemical Formula: ClCH2CH2Cl
from LabChem Inc.
TITRATION SOLVENT-4L. LabChem's products consist of aqueous solutions prepared to exact quality standards and certified for use in laboratories performing specified standard methods of analysis. These solutions are often specified by State, Federal, or Commercial Industrial Societies to insure... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
from ACCRAbond, Inc.
CONAP ® S-1, solvent and thinner is designed for dilution of CONAP ® AD-1146, AD-1147 primer series for brush, dip and spray applications. It contains powerful solvents, but has a fairly short retention time. S-1 can also be used for clean up. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
from Hubbard-Hall Inc.
DESCRIPTION. Hubtron PB is a specialty stabilized n-propyl bromide product for precision cleaning and degreasing, suitable for vapor degreasing and rapid drying. This powerful solvent is a replacement for trichloroethylene (TCE), perchlorethylene and methylene chloride. Hubtron PB meets or exceeds... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Formula: n-propyl bromide
- Chemical Family: All Alkenes; Propylene / Propene
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
from Phillips 66 Specialty Solvents
Phillips 66 Specialty Solvents Team is a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of high purity hydrocarbon solvents. We offer specialty hydrocarbon solvents from Pentanes to Heptanes to custom blends. All of our products are rigorously tested to meet quality standards. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: Pentane
- Chemical Family: All Alkanes
- Chemical Formula: C5H12
from Gilson Company, Inc.
Gilson offers four types of asphalt extraction solvents that are excellent replacements for trichloroethylene and other chemical solvents. Some state DOT ’s recognize these as equivalent replacements. MSDS are available for all solvents. Solvents are available in 5gal (18.9L) Pails with Est. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
from Linde North America, Inc.
Supplying ultra-pure chemicals for the global microelectronics industry through our joint venture with AUECC. We supply chemicals for electronic manufacturing though our joint venture with Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corporation (AUECC), a leading supplier of wet process chemicals to high-tech... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent; Acid; Base
- Chemical Name: Acetone, N-methyl, 2 pyrrolodine (nMP), Monoethanolamine, Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, Methyl ethyl ketone,and More
- Chemical Family: All Carboxylic Acids; All Alcohols; Acetic Acid; Isopropanol; Ethanol; Ethylene Glycol
- State of Matter: Gas
from Total Lubricants USA, Inc.
Degreasing solvent. Flash Point = 142 F [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Flash Point: 142
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
Chemical Strategies offers over 3,000 products by Chempax. If you are unable to locate a chemical you need, our sales department can custom source any needed materials for you directly. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: 3175K55, SF-1 SOLVENT FREE
from INVISTA
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is an industrial solvent widely recognized for its unique combination of useful properties. It is used as a resin solvent for uncured and thermoplastic polyurethanes used in coating media, such as magnetic tapes and synthetic leather. It is also used in PVC top coating, reactor... [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: tetramethylene oxide, diethylene oxide, 1,4-epoxybutane, tetrahydrofurane, oxolane
- Chemical Family: All Ethers
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
Chemical Strategies offers over 3,000 products by JT Baker. If you are unable to locate a chemical you need, our sales department can custom source any needed materials for you directly. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
- Chemical Name: Acetone
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
Chemical Strategies offers all Krylon products. If you are unable to locate a paint or coating you need, our sales department can custom source any needed materials for you directly. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- State of Matter: Liquid / Solution
- Chemical Name: KRYLON INDUSTRIAL ACETONE
from Chemical Strategies, Inc.
Chemical Strategies offers all Krylon products. If you are unable to locate a paint or coating you need, our sales department can custom source any needed materials for you directly. [See More]
- Trigger: Solvent
- Chemical Name: SPRAYON LIQUI-SOL ELECTRIC MOTOR DEGR / SAFETY SOLVENT