CONTENT ON THIS PAGE IS RETAINED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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.
Or please click here to return to our vapour degreasing products homepage for information about our current products.
The ONLY Boeing approved n-propyl bromide (npb) based vapour degreasing solvent for aerospace applications.
A safe and effective alternative is available to replace Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PERC) for those required to meet the uncompromising standards of Boeing’s BAC 5408 vapour degreasing specification.
EnSolv®5408 was developed with a unique, patented stabilizer package, engineered to meet or exceed the stringent stability and cleaning requirements of BAC 5408.
EnSolv®5408 cleans as effectively or better than TCE and PERC, but is non chlorinated, non hazardous, non carcinogenic, environmentally friendlier and less likely to create stress corrosion or hydrogen embrittlement in titanium.
EnSolv®5408 has been approved as of June 15, 2006 by Boeing Aircraft Corporation under BAC5408 via PSD 6-59 as an alternative vapor degreasing solvent to TCE and PERC. As of February 5, 2008 PSD 6-59 has been superseded by PSDS 6-62 to permit the use of EnSolv Spec 490 Stabilizer Booster mixture.
EnSolv®5408 is the ONLY n-Propyl Bromide based solvent to succeed through the rigors of over four years of intensive testing by Boeing and is listed on the QPL of BMS 11-11.
EnSolv®5408 is the ONLY nPB based solvent approved for commercial and/or military applications.
EnSolv 5408 Benefits
EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL
- Not classified as a carcinogen
- Very high solvency power, excellent fast precision cleaning
- Mid range temperature operation, reduced energy use, faster cleaning cycle, easier handling
- Can be used in any vapour degreasing equipment with improved productivity and lower maintenance
- Safe for the environment, low Global warming and ozone depletion potentials
APPROVED
- On March 21, 2008, Boeing St. Louis (McDonald-Douglas) approved EnSolv®5408 Precision Solvent to their PS 12020 Rev. Y Aerospace Vapor Degreasing Specification.
- US EPA Snap approval
- Approved replacement for Trichloroethylene approved by major OEMs worldwide
- Approved in US Tri-Service Corrosion Manuals
RELIABLE
- Excellent customer service, technical support and training from qualified distributors throughout Europe
We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheet, independent laboratory reports, product samples or technical assistance. For more information or advice please contact us by telephone on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.
Vapour degreasing solvents 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.
