Emulsion Cleaning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009435",
  "term": "Emulsion Cleaning",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Emulsion cleaning is an alkaline cleaning operation that uses either complex chemical enzymes or common organic solvents (e.g., kerosene, mineral oil, glycols, and benzene) dispersed in water with the aid of an emulsifying agent. The pH of the solvent usually is between 7 and 9, and, depending on the solvent used, cleaning is performed at temperatures from room temperature to 82 °C (180 °F). This operation often is used as a replacement for vapor degreasing.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 438 Appendix B (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/emulsion-cleaning/"
}