{"id":5629,"date":"2017-08-02T07:25:07","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T07:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nchasia.com\/vn-vn\/?p=5629"},"modified":"2025-07-02T11:44:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:44:26","slug":"what-is-degreaser-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchasia.com\/vn-vn\/what-is-degreaser-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is degreaser used for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A degreaser is a cleaning agent used to\u00a0<a title=\"Industrial degreasers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nchasia.com\/en-au\/solutions\/maintenance\/industrial-degreasers\">dissolve grease and oil from hard surfaces<\/a>. Many degreasers contain chemicals or solvents designed to cause a chemical reaction to change the state of substance and make it easier to remove.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other degreasers use a water base in order to create a \u2018lift\u2019 in the grease so that it floats to the top of the water and creates a residue which can then be removed via a number of separation techniques.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>WHAT ARE DEGREASERS USED FOR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Degreasers are used in a vast range of applications. \u00a0The most commonly used degreasers are water-based, solvent-based and degreasers derived from natural sources.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Solvent-based degreasers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 solvent-based cleaners contain chemicals and are most commonly used in the following sectors:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Automotive<\/li>\n<li>Rail<\/li>\n<li>Marine<\/li>\n<li>Aerospace<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical<\/li>\n<li>Power<\/li>\n<li>Oil and gas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These degreasers contain harmful elements which pose a health and safety risk if not handled correctly and may have a negative impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Water-based degreasers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 water-based cleaners are excellent for lighter applications in the following sectors:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Food and beverage production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These cleaners can be hazardous &#8211; they can cause minor skin or eye irritation. However, this is to a lesser degree than the potential damage caused by the chemicals used in solvent-based cleaners. They are kinder to the environment are therefore preferred by most businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The water base means that these degreasers suitable in applications where heavy-duty grease or oil removal is not a concern.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Natural degreasers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 degreasers containing natural ingredients such as distilled vinegar, baking soda, orange, corn, and soap have good degreasing properties for smaller applications in the following areas:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Households<\/li>\n<li>Care homes<\/li>\n<li>Hospitals<\/li>\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is because natural degreasers do not contain toxic chemicals, and therefore the effects on contact with skin and eyes or when ingested or inhaled are minimal.<\/p>\n<p>Although natural degreasers are highly effective in smaller applications, they are not strong enough to tackle heavier, industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nchasia.com\/en-au\/contact-us\">Speak to one of our experts<\/a>\u00a0at NCH Asia to determine which industrial degreaser is best suited to your industrial needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A degreaser is a cleaning agent used to\u00a0dissolve grease and oil from hard surfaces. 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