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Samuel Banners Ltd appointed EnSolv distributors for UK
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DUE TO n-Propyl bromide now being included in Annex 14 of REACH
EnviroTech Europe Ltd (ETE) continue to publish it as historical information and to record changes occurring in legislation which have affected decisions on formulations and equipment used in vapour degreasing - the most effective, quickest, flexible and cheapest cleaning system used in industry.
EnSolv® invented and patented by EnviroTech has been a market leader all over the world for vapour degreasing. It is based on n-bromopropane (nPB) which now cannot be used as a vapour degreaser within the UK or EU without authorisation.
Archived information about EnSolv® can be found using the Discontinued Products & Resources navigation menu on this page.
Using experience accumulated over 40 years supplying and supporting users of the vapour degreasing process ETE specialists have developed “drop in” alternatives:
ProSolv®, ProSolv5408e® and EnSolv CC-A® give the same or improved level of performance and economy as the original EnSolv® products.
Please contact our advisers who are available to discuss your needs and propose the best replacement product.
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EnSolv is the only realistic safe, economical alternative to the carcinogen trichloroethylene for vapour degreasing.
Responding to the increasingly stringent legislation on solvent usage EnviroTech have over the years reacted to the changes and introduced and developed the solvent minimisation programme which gives help and guidance to users in ways to reduce the amount of solvents used in vapour degreasing to comply with the EU Solvents Emission directive. This is achieved by a combination of working with partners to improve equipment, better solvent handling and more efficient use of the vapour degreasing process. Training staff in proper loading of work baskets, correct timing procedures and many more detailed improvements which when combined not just reduce solvent usage but make it safer for the operator and the environment while considerably reducing costs for users. After discussion with many potential distributors to find a partner with the same ethical standards, passion for customer service and training and with the high level of knowledge to service and support our customers we are very pleased to announce Samuel Banner Ltd will be the distributors for EnSolv in the UK from November 2013.
Established 150 years ago Samuel BANNERS Ltd were granted the patent for White Spirit and from that time they have continued to be involved with solvents manufacturing and distribution. Their extensive storage and distribution depots will offer a fast and efficient delivery for EnSolv throughout the U.K. The respected technical sales team at BANNERS are active in precision engineering, aerospace, medical, electronics and optical industries where critical cleaning is required and have an in-depth knowledge of vapour degreasing to give advice and support to all EnSolv customers. EnviroTech Europe Ltd and Banner Chemicals are both committed to Responsible Care and will continue to advise on legislative or other changes and research for our products to meet the highest quality standards.
We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and technical assistance.
For more information or advice please telephone us on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.
All products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.
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A Real Fire Suppression System Problem and Your Electronics and Computer Systems
HFC-227ea is replacing Halon 1301 as the gaseous fire suppression agent for data processing and electronic equipment.
However when activated in a fire situation HFC-227ea will decompose to produce Hydrogen Fluoride. This is a real and ongoing concern. Why? Because Hydrogen Fluoride causes major corrosion problems for electronics and connectors. You may save your equipment but for how long?
In 2004 the Institute of Research and Construction in Canada published a study on HFC-227ea (C3F7H) paper, Thermal decomposition products from fire suppression with HFC-227ea in an electronic facility 1. That study was followed by Corrosion of Electronic Components by Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)2 in 2008 by the Fire Research Program of the National Research Council of Canada. Both studies were published in the Journal of Fire Protection Engineering. These two in depth studies address and prove the very definite concern of Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) corrosion after a gaseous HFC-227ea fire suppression system is used in computer and other electronic environments.
The first published study by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in 2004 showed that HFC-227ea, a gaseous fire suppressant, a replacement for Halon 1301, produced at least 5 to 10 times more HF than Halon 1301 under similar fire conditions, however, there was no information available on the amount of thermal decomposition products generated during fire suppression with halocarbon agents in an electronic facility.
The Corrosion of Electronic Components by Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) paper published in 2008 describes in detail the HF corrosion and provides the test results showing the corrosion damage due to HF. While HFC-227ea is a very good fire suppression system, the HFC-227ea thermal decomposition byproduct, Hydrogen Fluoride, would cause serious and expensive short and long term extensive corrosion damage by the condensed Hydrofluoric acid. Hydrogen Fluoride corrosion severely affects computers, servers, switching circuits, and other electronics, connectors and electromechanical devices.
To prevent corrosion caused by Hydrogen Fluoride, as well as other chemicals, acids, salts, and water which can be deposited during the activation of fire suppression systems or rapid humidity changes, all the electrical and electronic hardware, boards and connectors should be sprayed or coated with SuperCORR A, an ultra-thin film lubricant and corrosion preventive compound that is non-hardening and will not crack. SuperCORR A is a water displacing non-flammable compound that will not interfere with any type of electronics or avionics and prevents corrosion.
While a fire suppression system utilizing HFE-227ea will put out the fire, SuperCORR A will protect and prevent damage to the electronics or avionics caused by exposure to the Hydrogen Fluoride produced as a byproduct during the fire. SuperCORR A Mil-L-87177, is also effective in preventing damaging corrosion by atmospheric gases such as Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Ammonia (NH3), and Chlorine based gases (CL2) in Class III mixed gas tests and fresh or salt water systems.
We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and technical assistance.
For more information or advice please telephone us on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.
All products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.
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Corrosion Protection
SuperCORR A is the best lubricant with corrosion protective additives on the market and is widely used by the military and for industrial maintenance.
The website gives technical information and extensive user experiences in many areas. Currently SuperCORR A is supplied for maintenance purposes in large 16oz aerosols which are very convenient and economical for use in factories, offices or maintenance areas but are bulky for use by mobile service engineers where the cans need to be carried in tool kits.
SuperCORR A is such a useful tool for service engineers, displacing water and leaving a dry lubricating film which protects surfaces from corrosion under even the most extreme conditions that we are considering a smaller 3 or 5 oz pack which will be easier to carry and allow access in tight locations.
Tell us how you use SuperCORR A and let us have your views on whether a smaller can will make your job easier. We welcome your comments.
We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and technical assistance.
For more information or advice please telephone us on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.
All products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.
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