
AeroTron™ Vapor Degreasing Solvent is an Excellent Direct nPB / TCE / PERC / MC / AK-225 Replacement for Vapor Degreasing & Cold Wipe Cleaning




AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvent is the next generation non-flammable high performance vapor degreasing, parts cleaning, and cold wipe fluorinated based solvent with improved chemistry over n propyl bromide (nPB) and Trichloroethylene (TCE) for cold wipe and vapor degreasing applications:
- Similar physical & performance characteristics to nPB & TCE
- Extended performance and longer bath life
- Improved workplace safety
- Suitable for use with existing vapor degreasing equipment
- Improved chemistry eliminates likelihood of acidity
- Replaces HCFC
- Drop in nPB replacement
- Direct TCE replacement
- RoHS compliant
Outstanding Workplace Exposure Level of 200 ppm
All components US EPA SNAP Approved for use in Precision Electronics & Metal Cleaning Vapor Degreasing, Cold Cleaning & Carrier Applications
- No cancer or reproductive toxicity impacts
- Outstanding 200ppm (8hr avg.) workplace exposure based on OSHA OEL & US-EPA recommendations for product components
NPB & TCE REPLACEMENT MEANS IMPROVED HEALTH & SAFETY PROFILE
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
Perfect for vapor degreasing or cold-wipe cleaning
- Non-flammable
- Non-carcinogenic
- Distillable / Recyclable
- Fluorinated Solvent
- Highly effective at removing hydrocarbon contaminates
- Requires no special NESHAP reporting
- Virtually no odor
- Highly stable in the presence of water
- Ships common carrier
Use With Your Existing Vapor Degreasing Equipment
- No special equipment modifications required for vapor degreasing
- Health & safety upgrade from nPB / TCE
- Use as a direct, drop-in nPB replacement in your vapor degreaser
- Use as a direct, drop-in TCE replacement in your vapor degreaser
- Spray Wand with Footswitch Activation
- Easy to switch over to AeroTron™
Optimal Physical Characteristics and Significant Operational Benefits with AeroTron™ Vapor Degreasing Solvent
Use AeroTron as a TCE & nPB replacement solvent in your vapor degreaser for cold wipe or vapor degreasing applications
AeroTron's physical performance will equal or outperform trichloroethylene (TCE), n Propyl Bromide (nPB), Methylene Chloride (MC), Perchloroethylene (Perc), 141b and many of the designer HFE and HCFC solvents in critical cold wipe, vapor degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning applications.
Operational Benefits
- High Solvency Power
- Broad Metal Compatibility
- Broad Plastic Compatibility
- Quick and Complete Drying of Parts
- Leaves No Residue Upon Evaporation
- High Soil Loading Capacity
- Drop in as a TCE or nPB Replacement
Performance Properties | ![]() |
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Boiling Point | 109° F / 43° C |
Flash Point, by ASTM D93-TCC | None |
Evaporation Rate | Quickly & Completely |
Azeotropic Composition | Yes |
Broad Metal Compatibility | Yes |
Hydrolysis | Highly Stable |
Distillable | Yes |
Kauri Butanol Value | 93 |
Non-Volatile Residue | < 10 ppm |
Water Content | 50 ppm |
Odor | Very Mild |
AeroTron™ is Specially Designed as a TCE replacement & nPB Replacement Solvent for Ultrasonic Cleaning & Vapor Degreasing
We would be pleased to provide you with a sample of AeroTron™ for performance testing.
Free Test Part Cleaning with AeroTron™ in a vapor degreaser at our Parts Cleaning Lab.
Economical to Use
- Easy & Economical to Ship - Not Regulated by DOT for transportation, solvent ships standard carrier.
- Continued Use of Current Vapor Degreasing Equipment - Modification or replacement of your vapor degreaser not required.
- Simplified Solvent Maintenance - Boosting and acid testing not necessary compared to the chlorinated solvents TCE and n Propyl Bromide.
- Readily Distillable - Allowing for repeated use of solvent.
- Reduced Reporting - Not NESHAP Regulated.
- Non-Hazardous - Not regulated for disposal.
Ideal for Precision Vapor Degreasing Cleaning Applications
Aerospace
Use AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvent as an nPB replacement for the removal of greases, oils, silicone, masking waxes, masking lacquers. NDT dye penetrants, drawing lubricants, coolant residues and adhesives. Ultrasonic vapor degreasing for removal of metal fines, polishing abrasives, and blasting media.
Electronics
Use as an nPB replacement (AeroTron™ is RoHS compliant) for the removal of flux and flux residues, polar and non-polar contamination, cleaning of electrical assemblies in cold wipe or vapor degreasing applications.

Optics
Use AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvent as an nPB replacement or TCE replacement solvent when cleaning potting and masking waxes and fingerprints in cold wipe or vapor degreasing applications.
Metal Fabrication
Vapor degreasing & cleaning prior to coating, welding, brazing or adhesive bonding. Near absolute surface cleanliness for surface coating operations by plating, painting, & vapor deposition. Use as a TCE replacement or nPB replacement for surface preparation to remove contaminate impediments to robotic welding, vacuum brazing, or adhesive bonding of metal parts.
EXCELLENT FOR USE WITH ULTRASONICS
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Excellent Regulatory Profile
AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvent has an excellent regulatory profile with a high workplace exposure limit of 200ppm.
AeroTron™ contains no HAPs and is not NESHAP regulated. It is not considered a hazardous material by the DOT, so can be shipped economically by common carrier.
Quantities That Meet Your Needs: 1, 5, 20, 30 & 55 Gallon Drums
AeroTron™ is a high quality solvent that is always in stock. AeroTron™ is available in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 20 gallon, 30 gallon and 55 gallon drums or we can even provide tankers or totes (275 gallons) depending on your needs. Please give us a call at 847.640.8923 or contact us for a free sample.

Regulatory | ![]() |
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NESHAP Reporting | Not Required |
IARC Cancer Classification | None - Not Listed |
Manufacturer's Workplace Exposure Guidelines | 200 ppm - 8 hour TWA |
RCRA | NON-Hazardous Waste |
Department of Transportation (DOT) | NOT Regulated |
Title V Permit | NOT Required |
OSHA HAZCOM Record Keeping/Reporting | NOT Required |
Prop 65, CA | Yes |
Clean Water Act | NOT Regulated |
VOC | Yes, but variable |
US-EPA SNAP Approved | Yes |
AeroTron™ is Easy to Dispose of with our Free-To-Use Waste Disposal Program
As part of our comprehensive solvent support, Reliance Specialty Products provides a free to use AeroTron™ spent solvent waste disposal program. This program ensures your solvent is disposed of properly and ensures a responsible end to your solvent usage.
Contact Us for additional information.
Reliance Specialty Products, Inc.
Manufacturers of Vapor Degreasing Equipment and Vapor Degreasing Solvents
Reliance Specialty Products, Inc. is known throughout the industry as vapor degreasing experts because we manufacture both the ULTRA™ vapor degreasing equipment line and AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvents which are drop-in TCE & nPB replacement solvents.
ULTRA™ Vapor Degreaser FEATURES:
- Minimize worker solvent exposure
- Enhance solvent containment
- Provide state of the art control systems
- Allow easy field maintenance
- Automate basket handling for consistent parts processing
- Adapt for use of non-flammable solvents
