Bromothane™ Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  • What Is Bromothane™?

  • Why Should Somebody Choose Bromothane™?

  • What Is Bromothane™ Used For?

  • What Equipment Is Required to Use Bromothane™?

  • In General, How Safe Is Bromothane™?

    Bromothane™ Has the Right Regulatory Approvals

  • Is Bromothane™ S.N.A.P. Approved?

  • Is Bromothane™ Mil-Spec Approved?

  • Is Bromothane™ F.D.A. Approved?

  • Is Bromothane™ a V.O.C.?

  • Is Bromothane™ Ozone-Safe?

  • Is Bromothane™ a Global Warmer?

    Bromothane™ Is Used for Degreasing and Defluxing

  • What Are the Best Applications for Bromothane™?

  • Can Bromothane™ Be Used to Deposit Coatings and Lubricants?

  • Which Type of Bromothane™ Should I Use to Remove Particulate from Ultra-Fine Surfaces?

  • Can I Get an Aerosol Can of the Bromothane™ Solvents?

  • Can I Use the Bromothane™ Solvents to Wipe Grease and Oil from Parts?

  • Can I Get a Custom Blend of Bromothane™ Solvents?

    Technical Details of This Very Strong Cleaner

  • What Is nPB Anyway?

  • What Is an Azeotrope? Why Is That Important?

  • What Is the Kb Value for Bromothane™?

  • Does Bromothane™ Have Any Toxicity Problems?

  • Does Bromothane™ Have Any Materials Compatibility Problems?

  • How Much Electricity Will Be Used Cleaning With Bromothane™?

  • Can Bromothane™ Be Recycled or Reclaimed?

  • Can You Tell Me More about the Recycling Process, and Offer Specific Details on the "Boil Down" Process?

    Bromothane™ Is a Superior Choice Compared to Most Competing Technologies

  • How Does Bromothane™ Compare to HCFC-141b?

  • How Does Bromothane™ Compare to HFC Solvents?

  • How Does Bromothane™ Compare to HCFC-225?

  • How Does Bromothane™ Compare to HFE Solvents?

  • How Does Bromothane™ Compare to Trike, Perc and Methylene Chloride?

    Bromothane™ Is Engineered for Vapor Degreasers

  • Conceptually, Is Cleaning with a Vapor Degreaser Better than Cleaning with an Aqueous Cleaning System?

  • How Does a Vapor Degreaser Work?

  • What Does It Cost to Buy a Degreaser Suitable for Bromothane™?

  • What Does It Cost to Run a Degreaser Filled with Bromothane™?

  • When Do I Change the Solvent?

  • Tell Me Some Details About the "Boil-Down" Process for Changing the Solvent?

  • What Features I Should Look for in a Vapor Degreaser?

  • Is It Safe to Heat Bromothane™?

  • Does Bromothane™ "Turn Acid" Like the Old-Style Solvents Did?

  • Exactly How Do I Do the "Acid Acceptance Test"?

  • Who Makes Vapor Degreasers?

  • What Procedures Can I Implement to Maximize Cleaning and Minimize Costs?

    Bromothane™ Out-Cleans Aqueous and Semi-aqueous Cleaning Systems

  • What's Wrong With Water Cleaning?

  • Isn't Water Cleaning Better for the Environment?

  • Can Water Be Used to Clean Anything Solvents Can Clean?

  • Isn't Aqueous Cleaning Cheaper?

    Bromothane™ Is Safe for Workers When Properly Used

  • What Is the Bromothane™ Product Stewardship Program from Micro Care?

  • What Are the Exposure Limits for the Bromothane™ Solvents?

  • Is Bromothane™ Flammable?

  • What Kind of Gloves do I Need to Use With Bromothane™?

  • Do I Need Safety Glasses When I Use Bromothane™?

  • What's the Best Way to Store and Move Bromothane™ Drums?

  • Is It Easy to Ship and Dispose of Bromothane™?

  • What Should I Do So I Can Safely Work on Systems in Enclosed Areas?

  • Do I Need Drum Pumps? Where Can I Get Them?

  • Can I Use Compressed Air to Help Dispense Bromothane™ Products from Drums and Pails?

  • How Can I Monitor Bromothane™ vapors?

  • When Disposing of Spent Solvent, What Will Be the RCRA Classification for It?

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    Updated: March 23, 2005
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