what are recycled solvents

What is the Difference Between Virgin Solvents and Recycled Solvents

Solvents are liquid or gases that can dissolve or extract other substances. But what’s the difference between virgin solvents and recycled solvents? We explore that very question right here in this blog! Solvents are used in many industries including: Coating and painting Printing and Ink Automotive and Transportation Paving and Asphalt Furniture and Wood Manufacturing Aerospace and marine Pharmaceuticals Oil …

Recycling Acetone

What’s the Best Way to Recycle and Recover Acetone?

In Maratek’s first blog of this series, ‘What is Acetone and How is it Used as an Industrial Solvent’, we looked at what exactly acetone is and how it’s used as an industrial solvent. In this blog, we will be going through the solvent recovery process and the best method to recycle your spent acetone. With acetone prices so high, …

What is Acetone Solvent

What is Acetone and How is it Used as an Industrial Solvent?

Many solvents are used in an industrial space. Solvents can be used during the manufacturing process, to help with processes such as cleaning equipment, removing stains or marks, dissolving material, as well as sanitizing surfaces.  One of the more common solvents used in a variety of industries today is Acetone. These include flooring, paint, coatings, cabinetry, and fiberglass manufacturing.  With …