Water Based Degreasers

Why Water Based Degreasers Are Safer For Everyone

Degreasers of any variation are usually associated with many hazardous chemicals. Tackling grease in the past has often been a difficult task to complete with so many products proving to be expensive and really not worth the money.

In traditional products for degreasing the solvents normally found include kerosene and trichloroethylene. Although these solvents are effective to some extent on removing grease from the desired location they also have many side effects which leads more and more people towards water based degreasers.

The main side effect being that these chemicals and solvents are hazardous to health, therefore putting the user and any individuals nearby in danger. Though strict guidelines say to use protective garments whilst using the chemical based solution there is still a high element of risk. Exposure to the solvents is very difficult to avoid as inhalation and skin absorption are near impossible to prevent from happening completely.

Inhalation of chemical based degreasers can result in several health effects including nausea, dizziness and even dermatitis.

The difference being that water based degreasers do not contain all of the nasty chemicals normally in traditional products. Although these solvents are not present in the solution the performance of water based degreasers is actually better. It works harder and faster with less chemicals and a lower price to users.

As toxic materials are not present in the water based degreaser no damage is dealt to any material it is applied to. Where chemical based formulas can leave marks and even chemical burns behind on surfaces a water based solution does not make any mark of any variation. It is safe to use on any material it comes into contact with, even painted surfaces. By narrowing out the element of after damage costs are immediately brought down as no repair costs are needed.

The lower price is not only financial but for health reasons too. The absence of nasty chemicals and hazardous solvents means the user is at less risk of danger to their health. As the solution is safer to use the user does not as much protective clothing as the toxic element does not exist in the water based degreaser.

In addition to health benefits the water based degreaser solution is also environmentally friendly. With no chemicals the solution is fully biodegradable and can even be left for the rain to wash away.