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.
EnSolv® Compatibility With Elastomers
| Elastomer Material | Elastomer Test | Vapour degreaser Vapour Layer Test |
|---|---|---|
| NC = No Change, SC = Significant Change, MC = Moderate Change | ||
| Acrylonitrile-Butadiene | MC | MC |
| Butadiene Nitrile | NC | NC |
| Butadiene Styrene | NC | NC |
| Butyl | NC | NC |
| Chloroprene | NC | NC |
| Chlorosulfonate Polyethylene | NC | NC |
| Epichlorohydrin 956 | NC | NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene | NC | NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene (Terpolymer) | MC | NC |
| Fluoroelastomer (“Viton A, B”) | NC | NC |
| Isobutylene-Isoprene (Butyl) | MC | MC |
| Natural Rubber | SC | SC |
| Perfluoroelastomer (“Chemraz”) | NC | NC |
| Polychloroprene (Neoprene) | SC | SC |
| Polyether Urethane | NC | NC |
| Polysiloxane (Silicone) | NC | NC |
| Polysulfide | NC | NC |
| Polyurethane | NC | NC |
| Vinyl-Methyl Siloxane | NC | NC |
| Elastomer Material | Elastomer Test | Vapour degreaser Vapour Layer Test |
|---|---|---|
| NC = No Change, SC = Significant Change, MC = Moderate Change | ||
| Acrylonitrile-Butadiene | MC | MC |
| Butadiene Nitrile | NC | NC |
| Butadiene Styrene | NC | NC |
| Butyl | NC | NC |
| Chloroprene | NC | NC |
| Chlorosulfonate Polyethylene | NC | NC |
| Epichlorohydrin 956 | NC | NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene | NC | NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene (Terpolymer) | MC | NC |
| Fluoroelastomer (“Viton A, B”) | NC | NC |
| Isobutylene-Isoprene (Butyl) | MC | MC |
| Natural Rubber | SC | SC |
| Perfluoroelastomer (“Chemraz”) | NC | NC |
| Polychloroprene (Neoprene) | SC | SC |
| Polyether Urethane | NC | NC |
| Polysiloxane (Silicone) | NC | NC |
| Polysulfide | NC | NC |
| Polyurethane | NC | NC |
| Vinyl-Methyl Siloxane | NC | NC |
| Plastic Material | Acceptability Recommendations | Incompatibility Recommendations | Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Test for 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | X | Incompatible | |
| Acrylic | X | Incompatible | |
| Arlon (Polyether Ether Ketone) | X | Acceptable | |
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride | X | Acceptable | |
| Delrin | X | Acceptable | |
| Epoxy Resins | X | Acceptable | |
| Furane Resins | X | Acceptable | |
| Fluoroethylpropylene | X | Acceptable | |
| High Density Polyethylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Ionomer Resin | X | Acceptable | |
| Kynar (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | X | Acceptable | |
| Lexan | X | Acceptable | |
| Methylmethacrylate | X | Incompatible | |
| Mylar | X | Acceptable | |
| Nylon | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyamide | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyethylene Terephtahalate | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyoxymethylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Polypropylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Polystyrene | X | Incompatible | |
| Polyurethane | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (Rigid, Pipe Compound) | X | Acceptable | |
| Teflon (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | X | Acceptable | |
| Ultem (Polyetherimide) | X | Acceptable |
| Plastic Material | Acceptability Recommendations | Incompatibility Recommendations | Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Test for 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | X | Incompatible | |
| Acrylic | X | Incompatible | |
| Arlon (Polyether Ether Ketone) | X | Acceptable | |
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride | X | Acceptable | |
| Delrin | X | Acceptable | |
| Epoxy Resins | X | Acceptable | |
| Furane Resins | X | Acceptable | |
| Fluoroethylpropylene | X | Acceptable | |
| High Density Polyethylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Ionomer Resin | X | Acceptable | |
| Kynar (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | X | Acceptable | |
| Lexan | X | Acceptable | |
| Methylmethacrylate | X | Incompatible | |
| Mylar | X | Acceptable | |
| Nylon | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyamide | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyethylene Terephtahalate | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyoxymethylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Polypropylene | X | Acceptable | |
| Polystyrene | X | Incompatible | |
| Polyurethane | X | Acceptable | |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (Rigid, Pipe Compound) | X | Acceptable | |
| Teflon (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) | X | Acceptable | |
| Ultem (Polyetherimide) | X | Acceptable |
| Metal Specimens | Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Corrosion Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Per Military Spec T81533A4.4.9 For vapour degreasers | Samples Immersed for 2 weeks at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed for 1 month at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed for 2 months at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed in vapour for 60 mins |
| Aluminium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Beryllium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Boron | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Naval Brass | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Bronze | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Carbon Steel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Chromium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Copper | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-B | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-C | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-D | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Inconel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| IronCast | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Iron, High Silicon | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Lead | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Magnesium | Passed | None | None | Trace | None |
| Manganese | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Nickel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Platinum | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Silver | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| 316 Stainless Steel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Tin | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Titanium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Uranium | Not Tested | None | None | Trace | Trace |
| Vanadium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Zinc | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Zirconium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Metal Specimens | Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Immersion Corrosion Test | Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Corrosion Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Per Military Spec T81533A4.4.9 For vapour degreasers | Samples Immersed for 2 weeks at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed for 1 month at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed for 2 months at 50°C 120°F | Samples Immersed in vapour for 60 mins |
| Aluminium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Beryllium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Boron | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Naval Brass | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Bronze | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Carbon Steel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Chromium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Copper | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-B | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-C | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Hastelloy-D | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Inconel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| IronCast | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Iron, High Silicon | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Lead | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Magnesium | Passed | None | None | Trace | None |
| Manganese | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Nickel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Platinum | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Silver | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| 316 Stainless Steel | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Tin | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Titanium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Uranium | Not Tested | None | None | Trace | Trace |
| Vanadium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Zinc | Passed | None | None | None | None |
| Zirconium | Passed | None | None | None | None |
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.
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