SwanTek
Specialised Chemicals, Solvents & Lubricants
Sales Hotline: 01539 722247     Fax: 01539 740067     Email Us

Search for products
BioSolv
A safe alternative style solvent cleaner

DescriptionInstructionsSizes, Prices & OffersSafety Data Sheet

A SwanTek® 'Greenklene' brand solvent cleaner

BIOSOLV IS A GREEN AND SAFE TO USE SOLVENT CLEANER - TESTED AND PROVEN IN MANY PROCESS AND PRODUCTION CLEANING APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT INDUSTRY

BIOSOLV MAKES SOLVENT CLEANING EASY AND SAFE
Unlike common solvents, which aggresively attack contaminants, the unique BioSolv cleaning/degreasing process is formulated to gently break down the molecular chain of contaminants without damaging substrates or causing further damage. Biosolv is powerful enough to remove all kinds of oils, greases, inks, glues and resins. Effective in removal of baked on inks, paints and residues.

Biosolv can be used as brush-on/wipe-off degreaser, hand wipe application,immersion or dip tank operation, recirculating tank cleaning and degreasing. Biosolv is versatile - can be used in every industry from food manufacturing through to metalworking safely and without fuss. Biosolv has no VOC or presents any major hazards in use


Biosolv is free from hydrocarbon and chlorine content. This formula is tested and proven as biodegradable and the BioSolv formulation is made with naturally formed materials ensuring this superb brand is biodegradable, safe to use and naturally safe in the environment.

BIOSOLV SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY REMOVES
• Polymers - Resins - Styrenes - Epoxy Resins - Paints - Glues - Adhesives - Gasket Sealant - Oils - Greases - Labels - Dyes - Graffiti

IN USE BIOSOLV BENEFITS
•No VOC, non flammable - Can be used plant wide without problems in any work areas
•Replaces aggressive chlorinated solvents
•Biodegradable and can be disposed of to landfill waste as non hazardous
•Will not react with alkalis, solvents or acids.
•Can often replace R45 carcinogenic and R40 possible carcinogen solvents safely
•Tested as non-toxic. Not hazardous to health and safe to use
•Environmentally sound

BIOSOLV USERS INCLUDE
Styrene Manufacturing, Moulding and Forming: - Removal and wash out of of styrene from manufacturing tanks. Replaces hydrocarbon solvents
Rubber Manufacturing and seals assembly: Tackyifying rubber - Whilst slower to evaporate than MEK is proven as a better and safer brand to use
Nucleur Industry: - Paint removal - safe to use in this industry with non chlorine content
Education Sector - Schools & Colleges - Paint & ink removal - safe and effective in use.Non toxic and a registered food grade cleaning solvent.
Fibre Glass Manufacturing: - Lapping and overlapping - Slower to use than acetone but with many major benefits. Non flammable, Slower evaporating, environmentally better, More cost effective over longer term
All Industries: - Adhesive and glue removal - Cleaning floors specifically contaminated with lacquers / resins.
Papermaking and Board Industries:- Adhesive removal and general degreasing/cleaning for removal of lacquers and inks.
All Industries and Scientific and Educational laboratories:- Removal of label adhesives from laboratory glassware. Extremely effective and safe to use.
Chemical and Process Industries: - Removal of cured/hardened gasket sealants. Eliminates mechanical cleaning which can damage flange faces. Cleaning and degreasing conveyor lines. Cleaning and degreasing engineering items
Textile Industries: - Removal of textile glues from fabrics and glue guns.
Automotive manufacturing:- Metal cleaning and brightening. Eliminates need for special cleaning areas with work done as part of production process
Leisure Industry: - Squash ball rubber mark removal from squash court walls. One of the few materials that successfully does this job!

BIOSOLV USER/OPERATOR SAFETY CHECK LIST
•Low odour - non-flammability and non-toxicity. Not hazardous to health and safe to use.
•Easy to use with economy and ease of disposal to landfill. Environmentally sound.
•Not classified as Dangerous in the Environment under CHIP 3.
•Uniquely safe to use, easy to use and easy to dispose of.
•Non flammable with a flash point >100°C
•Local cutaneous irritation tested (OECD 403/EC B.3) - Not irritating to skin.
•Local ocular irritation tested(OECD 404/ECB.4) - Not irritating to eyes.

BIOSOLV ENVIRONMENTALCHECK LIST
•Biodegradability - Study BD A17 shows the complete and rapid biodegradability of BioSolv - in test conditions (AFNOR T90-312, ISO 7827, OECD 301A), at 18 days the percentage biodegradability of BioSolv is 97%.
•Health & Safety - BioSolv is not classified as dangerous to the environment, according to the European Directive 67/548/EEC.
•Transportation - BioSolv is not regulated according to the criteria of the regulations on dangerous goods transport.
•VOC - BioSolv is not considered to be a VOC or a solvent in accordance with European Directive 1999/13/EC 2(17).
•Waste disposal - BioSolv is not a chlorinated or hydrocarbon solvent, and can be disposed of to landfill as non-hazardous waste.

BIOSOLV APPROVALS
BioSolv is uniquely developed as a non hazardous, food grade approved, safe to use, biodegradable replacement for many organic solvents used in industrial cleaning.

Pack Sizes available this brand: 12 x 1L, 4 x 5L, 25L, 200L

For a comparison of risk and safety of other chemicals with SwanTek GreenKlene BioSolvents click here.

For professional use only. The above information is given in good faith but without warranty and does not constitute a technical specification. For technical support and application guidance call 01539 722247. Technical specifications and certificates of conformity and analysis available on request.

Instructions for Use
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use Biosolv Safeclean as supplied
•Apply Biosolv Safeclean •Allow Biosolv Safeclean a few minutes to lift and dissolve soluble contaminants
•Wipe of any excess solvent using clean paper towelling, cloth or other suitable absorbent, non-contaminated material
•Use green fibre pads or stiff bristle brush for agitation to remove hard to shift deposits or build ups
Pre-Clean Testing
•Before using Biosolv Safeclean always test a small area of the substrate to be cleaned to ensure material compatibility and integrity.
•Please note Biosolv Safeclean can tackify and swell rubbers if left in contact for long periods and should not be used on certain polycarbonates.
•Do not use on toner cartridges.

Special Offers
To order call 01539 722247 now!

For help with how to place your order click here.

Code Pack Size Price Per Notes Buy Now
BIO20703 20L £3.99 L For standard pack sizes see above Click & Buy
BIO20703 60L £3.79 L Click & Buy
BIO20703 120L £3.49 L Click & Buy
BIO20703 200L £3.19 L Click & Buy
Notes
1. Prices exclude VAT and are valid only for pack sizes stated. Prices subject to change without notice.
2. For volume discounts other than those shown above call 01539 722247.
3. Orders over £125 are delivered free in mainland UK, otherwise delivery charge of £9.50 applies. Geographical exceptions apply.
4. Standard delivery is by TNT Next Day for brands in stock. Delivery of certain hazardous goods will take longer.
5. All major credit/debit/purchasing cards accepted. Minimum credit account invoice applies.