Paratene™ D707 Water-Based Degreaser Concentrate

Paratene™ D707 is a specialized blend of surfactants and solvents designed to aid in the removal of hydrocarbon fouling from process equipment and vessels. Paratene™ D707 is a water-based alternative to solvent based degreasers, and was created to be a low toxicity, non-flammable and effective on even heavy hydrocarbon fouling. Paratene™ D707 is a concentrate and should be diluted prior to use. 

Features and Advantages

-  Excellent water wetting and solids carrying capacity
-  Non-emulsifying – simplifies disposal, and some solutions may be re-used
-  Water based
-  Non-flammable
-  Low toxicity
-  Alkaline solution – reduces the release of H2S and the creation of polythionic acids. Non-damaging to coatings, paint, nylon and rubber 
-  Contains no inorganic phosphates 
-  Excellent freeze/thaw stability 

Methods of Application

Paratene™ D707 should be mixed with water, or alkaline solutions at concentrations ranging from 10 - 50 percent to form a cleaning solution. It can be applied using standard cleaning industry techniques including spraying, cascading, or circulating. 

The cleaning solution is typically applied at temperatures ranging from 5 to 90°C and circulated for several hours until all of the hydrocarbons have been removed and carried in the cleaning solution. Circulation is then stopped, and the cleaning solution stands idle to allow the hydrocarbons and solids to separate out of the solution. The hydrocarbons can be recovered, and the remaining solution can be sent to a facility’s water treatment unit, to a disposal facility, or in some circumstances re-used. 

Paratene™ D707 is an excellent cleaning agent for use with industrial ultrasonic baths. It must be diluted 1:1 with water prior to application to ensure best results. It improves penetration and removal on even the hardest hydrocarbon deposits and its low toxicity and moderate pH makes it compatible with most metals including aluminum. 

Where required, Paratene™ D707 can be combined with other Paratene® products to satisfy site-specific degreasing challenges. Consult with the Clean Harbors Research laboratory to determine the best application for your problem.

More information can be found on this product's Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which are available upon request.