Flammable solvent beaker kits

How Can I Use Flammable Solvents in an Ultrasonic Cleaner?

First, let us congratulate you for asking this question.  Any time flammable solvents are used for cleaning purposes there is risk of fire or explosion due to ignition of volatile vapors by a flash source.  Ignition can occur from any source due to spills or as flammable solvent vapors spread.  This post explains how you can safely use flammable solvents in an ultrasonic cleaner.    

An example of a widely used flammable solvent is isopropyl alcohol (IPA).  References to its use are presented in this post.

Things to Know about Flammable Solvents and Ultrasonic Cleaners

Before you select and use an ultrasonic cleaner for your application(s) you should be familiar with options available as well as other factors that go into the decision process.  Here you will learn about 

  • the definition of “flash points”
  • flash points of commonly used flammable solvents
  • where ultrasonic cleaners are used with flammable solvents
  • ultrasonic equipment options when cleaning with flammable solvents
  • other safety precautions when using flammable solvents in an ultrasonic cleaner
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How to Quickly Clean Glass Components Used in Cannabis Processing

How to Quickly Clean Glass Components Used in Cannabis Processing

Cannabis processors using glass components for short path distillation must deal with accumulated baked-on, polymerized and other contaminants that are extremely difficult and time consuming to remove.  These glass components represent substantial investments and, unfortunately, can be easily broken unless handled carefully. This post explains why ultrasonic cleaners are often the answer to quickly clean glass components used in cannabis processing. 

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