SolSafe 245 vs MEK & MPK

Cleaning Technology Updates

The following table compares SolSafe 245 with MEK (methyl ethyl ketone):

Physical Properties	SolSafe 245	MEK
Flash Point °F	145	23
Fire Rating	Combustible	Flammable
Odor	Mild	Pungent
Federal Regulatory Infomation	None	Appears on the SARA Title 313 Hazardous Substance List. Appears in the 40 CFR §372.65 Specific Toxic Chemical Listing. Appears on The EPA’s HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants) Slated for Reduction List.
State Regulatory Information	None	CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MA, ME, MN, NJ, PA, and RI hazardous substance list*
Environmental / Biodegradablility	Partially biodegradable	Non-biodegradable
Cost Savings	Lowered consumption of cleaner: (Slow evaporation rate-One application of SolSafe 245 is sufficient for multiple cleaning applications) Lowered worker liability	Rapid consumption of cleaner: (Very fast evaporation rate-One application of MEK needed with each cleaning application) Increased worker liability
Vapor Pressure @ 20ºC	< 2 mm Hg	77.5 mm Hg
Solvency Power / KB	106	N.A. **

* State hazardous substance lists are composed of chemicals that can jeopardize worker safety or health
**KB values cannot be obtained on water-soluble solvents

NESHAP Compliance: With a vapor pressure less than 2 mm Hg, SolSafe 245 meets all NESHAP requirements that must be met by August 31, 1998.

Evaporation / Product Loss & Retention:
A strong advantage SolSafe 245 has over MEK is its slower evaporation rate. A rag may be saturated with SolSafe 245 and used for several applications. MEK has such a fast evaporation rate that you need to reapply solvent to the rag for each application. Our estimation is that consumption of SolSafe 245 would be 25% – 50% of that of MEK. The end result is you will use less cleaning solvent during your cleaning process. SolSafe 245 provides you with a much safer cleaning solvent and at the same time increases your cleaning efficiency.