Tag Archives: Sion

Retrofit Guideline for Opteon™ SF-79 – Specialty Solvent

Large industrial facility interior with a cylindrical metal pressure vessel or storage tank, surrounded by platforms, railings, and various pipes—where specialty lubricants like Krytox or release agents are essential for smooth operation—all brightly lit.

Introduction to Opteon™ SF-79 Specialty Solvent Opteon™ SF-79 formerly Opteon Sion specialty solvent is suitable to replace n-propyl bromide (nPB) and trichloroethylene (TCE) in applications demanding maximum cleaning power, including defluxing; oil, grease, and wax removal; and precision cleaning applications. Opteon™ Sion specialty solvent offers an excellent balance between cleaning performance, environmental impact, and safety in […]

Opteon™ SF-79 for Vapor Degreasing

Diagram of a vapor degreaser system showing labeled components—freeboard chiller coils, condensing coils, vapor blanket, water separator, sump areas, heaters, transducers, filter, and pump—ideal for removing lubricant or release agents. Flow directions are indicated.

Opteon™ SF-79 – Vapor Degreasing Solvent What is Vapor Degreasing? Vapor degreasing is a precision cleaning technique used to dissolve greases and remove soils from metal parts. Over the course of the manufacturing process, parts ranging from ball bearings to printed circuit boards become contaminated. Manufacturers employ vapor degreasing to ensure that performance, quality, reliability, and aesthetics are not impacted by these […]