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Degreasing

Degreasing is a process that removes oils, grease, and solid dirt particles from metal surfaces. Degreasing prepares a material for finishing applications such as primers, paints, or bonds.

Cleaning agents specially made for removal of grease are called degreasers. These are solvent based or solvent containing and have also surfactants as active ingredients. The solvent have a dissolving action on grease and similar dirt. The solvent containing degreaser may be an alkaline washing agent added a solvent to promote further degreasing. Degreasing agents are also made solvent free based on surfactants.