Focus chemical

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"Founded in 2009 by two veterans of the metalworking industry, Focus chemical, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmer Holland, Inc., a distributor of specialty chemicals for the CASE and lubricant markets. Metalworking additives are the core foundation of Focus chemical's business. Located in the new CU-ICAR Center for Emerging Technologies - a vibrant satellite campus of Clemson University located in Greenville, South Carolina - Focus is positioned to stay on the cutting edge of emerging technologies catering to the manufacturers of metalworking fluids. Focus chemical is large enough to enjoy relationships with prominent raw material suppliers around the world, yet flexible enough to address specific metalworking needs customer by customer."

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Focus Nilfoam 220

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids
Chemical Family:Silicones, Organometallics

Focus Nilfoam 220 is a highly active defoamer based on organo-silicone. It has exceptional dispersibility properties in metalworking fluid concentrates.

Focus RP 45C

Functions:Corrosion Inhibitor
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids, Hydraulic Fluids
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Steel, Metal, Iron
Compatible Base Stocks:Polyalkylene Glycols (PAG), Synthetic Base Stocks
Features:Low Foaming, High Temperature Performance, Corrosion Resistant, Easy Cleaning, Hard Water Stability

Focus RP 45C is a low foaming, water-soluble corrosion inhibitor for use on cast iron and steel alloys. It has exceptional hard water stability, is based on organic acids and is neutralized with amines. Designed for use in water based synthetic metalworking fluids, water-based hydraulic fluids and cleaners, Focus RP 45C is compatible with most synthetic water-based metalworking additives, like polyalkylene glycols, surfactants, pH builders, etc.

Focus Nilfoam 130

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids
Chemical Family:Alkanes, Mineral Oils

Focus Nilfoam 130 is an excellent general purpose defoamer. It is completely silicone-free. Although Focus Nilfoam 130 is a mineral oil based product, it is dispersible in water.

Focus Base P-20

Functions:Emulsifier, Microbial Control, Additive Packages
Compatible Base Stocks:Paraffins, Naphthenics
Features:Emulsion Stability, Hard Water Stability, Corrosion Resistant, Sludge Build-up Prevention
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids

Focus Base P-20 is an emulsifier base with polyisobutylene succinic anhydride (PIBSA) as the primary emulsifier in place of natural and synthetic sodium sulfonate. It is designed for use in both paraffinic and naphthenic base oils.

Focus RP 30

Chemical Family:Boron-based Compounds, Succinic Esters
Functions:Emulsifier, Dispersant, Corrosion Inhibitor
Features:Excellent Lubricity, Corrosion Resistant, Water-based
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids

Focus RP 30 is a water-soluble, oil-dispersible succinic ester/boron complex. Focus RP 30 is a water-soluble, oil-dispersible succinic ester/boron complex. Focus RP 30 is a water-soluble, oil-dispersible succinic ester/boron complex.

Focus Nilfoam 270

Functions:Defoamer
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids
Chemical Family:Silicones, Organometallics

Focus Nilfoam 270 is a highly efficient organo-silicone defoamer. This product can be used both in the concentrate or tankside when diluted in water (~10:1).

Focus RP 25C

Functions:Corrosion Inhibitor
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Metal
Compatible Base Stocks:Synthetic Base Stocks, Polyalkylene Glycols (PAG)
Chemical Family:Amines, Organic Acids
Features:Corrosion Resistant, Easy Cleaning, Water-based, Low Foaming

Focus RP 25C is a low foaming water soluble corrosion inhibitor. It is based on organic acids and is neutralized with amines. Designed for use in water based synthetic metalworking fluids and cleaners, Focus RP 25C is compatible with most synthetic water based metalworking additives, such as polyalkylene glycols.

Focus Base PS 12

Functions:Emulsifier, Microbial Control, Additive Packages
Chemical Family:Sulfonic Acids & Derivatives, Sulfonates
Compatible Base Stocks:Paraffins, Naphthenics
Features:Emulsion Stability, Corrosion Resistant, Sludge Build-up Prevention
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids

Focus Base PS 12 is a cost effective, soluble oil emulsifier base package designed for use in both naphthenic and paraffinic oils. It can be used to formulate both soluble oils and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. Focus Base PS 12 is formulated with a sodium sulfonate/succinic anhydride primary emulsion system and gives improved hard water stability and good rust protection with cleanliness. It assists in the prevention of soap and sludge build-up in sumps, reducing corrosion and microbiological problems. Focus Base PS12 does not contain chlorine, free sulfur, nitrites, phenols or heavy metals.

Focus Base 10

Functions:Emulsifier, Additive Packages
Compatible Base Stocks:Naphthenics
Features:Emulsion Stability, Excellent Emulsifiability, Good Dispersion Stability, Corrosion Resistant
End Uses:Metalworking Fluids

Focus Base 10 is a soluble oil emulsifier package designed to emulsify naphthenic oils with aniline points between 160°F and 180°F. Higher treat levels with Focus Base 10 provide greater emulsification and rust protection under more demanding conditions. Focus Base 10 provides good emulsion stability in both soft and hard waters. This product is compatible with extreme pressure additives such as chlorinated paraffins, sulfurized products and esters used to formulate heavy duty soluble oils. Focus Base 10 does not contain chlorine, free sulfur, nitrites, phenols or heavy metals.

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