Use of solvents is increasing in various applications, from cleaning to
chemical manufacturing, and solvent selection has a major impact on the
costs, health and safety and environmental considerations of any given
project. Selecting the ideal solvent can improve economic, environmental
and operational performance in processing. Based on the Solvents
Database by George Wypych, the Databook of Solvents presents - for the
first time - this information in book form for ease of reference.
More than 300 of the most essential solvents are included, selected by
expert George Wypych. Physical properties are included, as are health
and safety considerations (such as carcinogenicity,
reproduction/developmental toxicity, flammability) and first aid
guidance. Emphasis is given in particular to cost-saving and more
efficient replacements for more toxic solvents. Detailed information is
also given for usage considerations, including outstanding properties,
potential substitutes, features and benefits for each solvent and for
which products the solvent is recommended.