An alkyd is a polyester modified by the addition of fatty acids and other components. The term alkyd is a modification of the original name “alcid”, reflecting the fact that they are derived from alcohol and organic acids. Alkyds are used in paints and in moulds for casting. They are the dominant resin or binder in most commercial “oil-based” coatings. Alkyd paint or oil based paint, is popular in…
Epochem 430 Rust Remover is a chemical that provides a convenient method of rust removal in only a fraction of the time and effort one would otherwise need. Epochem rust remover is a blend of acids, detergents, corrosion inhibitors and surfactants that are used in all operations where rust should be removed and avoided to…
Epochem descaler is a chemical for removing lime scale (a deposit of calcium carbonate) from metallic surfaces. Descaling agents are typically acidic compounds such as hydrochloric acid that react with the alkaline carbonate compounds present in the scale, producing carbon dioxide gas and a soluble salt. Strongly acidic descaling agents are often corrosive to the eyes and skin. A scale is a coating or precipitate…
Premium transformer oil is stable at high temperatures and has excellent electrical insulating properties. It is used in oil-filled transformers, some high-voltage capacitors, fluorescent lamp ballasts, and some types of high-voltage switches and circuit breakers. Premium transformer oil is most often based on mineral oil, but alternative formulations with better engineering or environmental properties are growing in…