General description

Natusafe is a safe alternative for all types of hazardous and environmentally hazardous solvents where a fast cleaning and degreasing is required. An end result without residue is also often necessary within this context. Natusafe’s safe character makes it very safe for human use, resulting in an extremely safe workplace environment. Natusafe is completely free of aromatics and halogens and has a pleasant low-odour character.

Product application

Natusafe is used to clean and degrease:

• Removing and cleaning different inks, adhesives, latexes, paints/coatings from printing plates, floors and walls, tools and adhesive equipment etc.
• Cleaning/degreasing of components, tools and machinery
• Cleaning/degreasing of ball bearings, chains and conveyor belts.
• Degreasing of metals and plastics (first test for resistance)
• Removal of stickers and adhesive residues
• Cleaning of filters
• Graffiti removal
• On contaminated surfaces that need to be cleaned quickly leaving no residue
• Follow-up processes → Natusafe ensures a high adhesion value after cleaning/degreasing which brings an absolute added value to subsequent processing. For example, degreasing before gluing, coating, printing, etc.

The solution

After intensive research, Eco-Point has succeeded in developing a biodegradable product that rapidly and efficiently removes all types of ink, adhesive and paint. The use of Natusafe results in cleaner, safer and more pleasant working processes in smaller rooms, workshops, etc.
Natusafe is the solution people want to use when they have to work quickly and above all safely. In practice, this is in places where the surface is required to be handed over clean and dry. Natusafe is a responsible replacement for ethyl acetate, acetone, brake cleaner, cleaning spirit, thinners etc.

Product advantages

• Natusafe is free from CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic) substances (for example aromatics such as benzene and toluene) and from hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) (such as trichloroethane or methylene chloride)
• Natusafe has no hazard pictograms
• Natusafe works and dries quickly
• Natusafe features a superb degreasing action and does not leave any residue
• Natusafe is safe for humans, the environment and materials
• Natusafe is safe for use with regard to all types of metals and plastics (and it is non-conductive
• After degreasing it gives a high surface energy and good adhesive properties in follow-up processes.
• Natusafe is partly mixable with water, which reduces consumption.

Remarks

Do not spray in an open fire and keep away from ignition sources. Ecosol 60 may not be used in damp degreasing installations.

Use instructions

Ecosol 60 is to be used purely. Ecosol 60 can be used by spraying, plunge degreasing installations or by a degreasing tray.

• Spraying: spray Ecosol 60 directly on the object that is to be cleaned. Leave to soak. Remove remains with a cloth.
• Plunging: plunge the object in Ecosol 60. Leave to soak. Take out the object, let it leak out.
• Degreasing tray: place the to be cleaned object on the roster. Pump up the Ecosol 60 and clean the object with a brush. Let the object leak out and dry up. Contact you product advisor for the degreasing tray of Eco-Point: the Promatic 200.

Product sector overview

Based on naturally occurring raw materials Eco-Point’s range of high performance, environmental and sustainable industrial cleaning and grease removers are effective, economical, and safe to use. These products are for the cleaning and degreasing of contaminated equipment and environments. Ideal as an engine degreaser, chain degreaser, metal degreaser, parts washers.

Because of their aromatic free formulations, these products are safe to use and odourless and therefore lack the unpleasant smell of traditional products.

Why Choose Eco-Point Grease Removers

Danger to Health & Environment

There are many problems associated with the removal of Grease. These problems occur in many industries e.g.  Paint, Construction, Chemical, Woodworking, Furniture manufacture, Ship and Yacht Construction, Interior Construction etc.

The solvents in traditional grease removers contain white spirit and due to the rapid evaporation of solvents, especially in case of insufficient ventilation, create a harmful working environment which is damaging to health.

Eco-Point's solutions you can safely remove all types of grease

• Removal of grease from engines and chains
• Removal of grease from tools and bearings
• Removal of grease from Filters
• Removal of grease from Electrical equipment

Degreasing Methods

Degreasing tray

Degreasing can be done manually or in a degreasing tray. There are even fully automatic systems available that run a washing program via a pre-set temperature and timer to break down the oils and fats.

Degreasing with benzene and volatile solvents such as thinners

The name 'white spirit' indicates that it can also be used for washing. It is a solvent with substances that are very harmful to the environment. It is flammable and working with benzene can cause health problems. The product is harmful by prolonged contact and by inhalation. During and after use it is therefore recommended to ventilate well, to watch out for fire and to ensure that there are no sparks in the area. This also applies to other volatile solvents such as thinners.

Remove oil and grease

In the automotive and metal industry, heavier contaminants, such as oil and grease, regularly occur. A cleaning method that can be used is ultrasonic cleaning. Ultrasonic sound waves in combination with a cleaning product create small vacuum bubbles (cavitation) in a liquid. When they implode, energy is released that removes the dirt from submerged pieces. This cleans even the smallest spots. Ultrasonic cleaning is a form of automatic cleaning and therefore an attractive cleaning method.

Degrease stainless steel

Stainless steel is a durable material and is used in a wide variety of household and industrial applications. The chrome layer on the material ensures that it is resistant to rust and scale. The amount of chromium also determines how strong the stainless steel is resistant to this. Stainless steel 304 contains less chromium than stainless steel 316. Stainless steel 304 is the most common and with proper maintenance this layer can offer many years of protection. The protective layer can be weakened and damaged by dirt and other pollutants. It is therefore important to regularly clean stainless steel - especially 304 stainless steel - with safe cleaning agents. Be careful with acidic cleaners; these can attack stainless steel material.

Why degrease?

Aesthetics

Oils, fats and loose dirt give the workplace and the machines an unkempt appearance. Research shows that employees are more productive when they can work in a clean and safe environment.

Economy

It is not only unpleasant to have to tinker with dirty parts, but it is also not convenient. Inspecting clean parts yields better results: all defects and problems are visible on a clean product. Good lubrication means less wear and tear, work interruptions, tool retention and less maintenance. Preventing oil and grease pollution is cost effective and preserves materials.