Alliance Chemical Resource Library

Industrial ApplicationsSep 19, 202512 min read

Why Beef Processors Use d-Limonene: Odor, Grease, and Uptime

The 2 a.m. lift station failure is a plant manager's worst nightmare. In our definitive guide, we break down how d-Limonene, a powerful citrus solvent, is...

Emerging TechnologyApr 30, 202515 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Solvent for Industrial Cleaning

An industrial cleaning solvent is a liquid formulated to dissolve, suspend, or extract other materials without undergoing chemical change itself. Key properties include solvency power (often...

Emerging TechnologyApr 28, 202523 min read

TCE Ban Explained: Can You Still Buy Trichloroethylene?

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a highly effective solvent long used for degreasing and cleaning in industrial applications. As of March 2025, the U.S. EPA has issued a...

Water & EnvironmentalOct 19, 202316 min read

Green Chemistry: Eco-friendly Alternatives for Common Industrial Solvents and Cleaners

Green chemistry is the practice of replacing hazardous traditional industrial solvents and cleaners with eco-friendly alternatives that offer comparable performance while reducing regulatory, health, and environmental...

Industrial ApplicationsOct 12, 202314 min read

How to Remove Candle Wax from Any Surface: 5 Easy Methods

Candle wax is a nonpolar straight-chain hydrocarbon, commonly paraffin, that dissolves in nonpolar solvents such as acetone, mineral spirits, and d-limonene, but not in water. For...

Industrial ApplicationsDec 25, 202214 min read

Pressure Washing Chemicals

Pressure washing chemicals are specialized solutions used with pressure washers to remove contaminants from surfaces such as concrete, brick, wood, vinyl, painted surfaces, metal, stucco, and...

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