Chemically Clean

by Ahmed Safar
D - Limonene 
keeps it clean!

D - Limonene
DEGREASERS
straight from
Mother Nature
D-linomene has its source in nature.
 Characteristics: 

Physical Form - Clear, yellow/orange liquid

Odor -           Citrus fragrance

Stability -      0-180 deg. F

Specific gravity - .999 at 68 deg. F.

pH -              Concentrate = 12.5
                  10% = 11.6
                  1%  = 9 

Solubility in water - Emulsifies

Flashpoint COC with 3 parts water -  None
 
Scientific (IUPAC) name:   (R)-1-isopropenyl-4-methylcyclohexene
 
Formula: C10 H 16
D-Limonene is the major component of the oil extracted from citrus rind. Products made from this substance have many uses such as cleaning solutions, degreasers, making paint solids, and as a secondary cooling fluid. 		 There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name "d-limonene" has been used in the literature but has no official status. 
Features: 
  1. Removes grease build-up fast
  2. Solubility properties close to CFC's
  3. Very versatile chemical
  4. Very safe, but can be eye and respiratory irritant. 
  5. Stable under normal conditions
Product Image Uses
Pedro's Orange Peelz
Pedro's Oranj Peelz
 Popular for use in bicycle maintainance.
Carroll's Industrial Degreaser
Carroll's degreaser
 Effective for degreasing heavy duty factory equipment.
Eclipse d-Limonene
dlimonene degreaser
 Phosphate free formula, effective on most washable surfaces.
Works cited:

http://www.floridachemical.com/whatisd-limonene.htm

http://physics.weber.edu/carroll/Wonder/limonene.htm

http://www.alken-murray.com/872spec.htm

http://www.hclrss.demon.co.uk/d-limonene.html

http://www.directchem.com/001supordeg.html

http://www.apachechemical.com/18/7159.htm?514

http://www.branfordbike.com/bikecare/bcare2.html

http://www.reeddist.com/webcatalog/list.asp?line=C0047&C=DEG

http://www.pioneer-eclipse.com/products/chemical/d_limon.html
 

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