AeroTron®-100 is a Direct nPB Replacement
AeroTron®-100 cleans as effectively as nPB in vapor degreasing and cold wipe.
AeroTron®-100 is as effective as nPB in cleaning a variety of contaminants from fabricating oils to abrasives in vapor degreasing and cold wipe cleaning. AeroTron®-100 is a high performance parts cleaning solvent that is an environmentally sound, direct nPB replacement solvent. AeroTron®-100 is a non-chlorinated, non-flammable, affordable vapor degreasing solvent that is ideal for replacing n Propyl Bromide.
Use AeroTron®-100 vapor degreasing solvent instead of nPB when you want to have a solvent parts cleaner that works like nPB without the detrimental health and safety impacts.
Excellent for Vapor & Ultrasonic Cleaning
- No special equipment modifications required for vapor degreasing
- Health & safety upgrade from nPB
- Use as a direct, drop-in nPB replacement in your vapor degreaser
- Easy to switch over to AeroTron®-100
AeroTron®-100 Means Improved Health & Safety Profile - 200PPM
Excellent Health & Safety Profile as Compared to nPB
AeroTron®-100 Benefits are Significant:
- EXCELLENT WORK PLACE RECOMMENDATION - Very favorable workplace recommendation of 200ppm TLV-TWA for AeroTron®-100 compared to 10ppm for nPB.
- NO TOXICITY - n Propyl Bromide is a suspected human carcinogen based on recent test results from the NTP and n Propyl Bromide has reproductive toxicity. AeroTron®-100's components do not have these characteristics.
- NO HYDROLYSIS REACTION - n Propyl Bromide is vulnerable to creating acid in the presence of water and is stabilized against this. The amount of stabilizer in nPB needs to be tested frequently to make sure there are sufficient stabilizers in the solution. AeroTron®-100 is stable in the presence of water.
- BETTER PERFORMANCE - similar to nPB in that:
- No residue & fast evaporating
- Azeotropic formulation
- Not NESHAP regulated
- Does not require special reporting
- Ships via common carrier
- Can be used in your current vapor degreasing equipment
| Regulatory | AeroTron®-100 | nPB |
|---|---|---|
| NESHAP Reporting | Not Required | Not Required |
| IARC Cancer Classification | None - Not Listed | Suspected |
| Manufacturer's Workplace Exposure Guidelines | 200 ppm - 8 hour TWA | 10 ppm - 8 hour TWA |
| RCRA | NON-Hazardous Waste | NON-Hazardous Waste |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) | NOT Regulated | NOT Regulated |
| Title V Permit | NOT Required | NOT Required |
| OSHA HAZCOM Record Keeping/Reporting | NOT Required | Hazard Warning Required |
| Prop 65, CA | Yes | Yes |
| Clean Water Act | NOT Regulated | NOT Regulated |
| VOC | Yes, but variable | Yes, 100% |
| US-EPA SNAP Approved | Yes | Yes |
AeroTron®-100 Plastic Compatability Testing
| Plastic | AeroTron®-100 Resistance | Plastic | AeroTron®-100 Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POM | Excellent | HDPE | Excellent |
| ABS | Poor | PEI | Excellent |
| CPVC | Fair | PPO | Poor |
| ETFE | Excellent | PP | Fair |
| NYL | Excellent | PS | Poor |
| PBT | Excellent | PSU | Poor |
| PEEK | Excellent | PVC | Poor |
| PVDF | Excellent | PU | Fair |
| PC | Fair | PTFE | Excellent |
AeroTron®-100 Metal Compatability Testing
METHODS MIL.T-81533A 4.4.9 and TMO193-2000
| Metal | AeroTron®-100 Compatible | Metal | AeroTron®-100 Compatible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum 1050 | Yes | Mild Steel | Yes |
| Al-Bronze 614 | Yes | Carbon Steel | Yes |
| Copper | Yes | Stainless 303 | Yes |
| Naval Brass 464 | Yes | Stainless 316 | Yes |
| Tin-Bronze 903 | Yes | Stainless 330 | Yes |
| Tin | Yes | Tungsten-Carbide | Yes |
| Hastalloy-B | Yes | 5 Sn/95 Pb | Yes |
| Inconel 600 | Yes | 70 Sn/30 Pb | Yes |
| Nickel | Yes | Titanium 5-2.5 | Yes |
| Zinc | Yes | Silver Solder B AG8 | Yes |
| Lead | Yes | Silver | Yes |
| Magnesium | Yes | Gold | Yes |
Typical Applications by Industry
Aerospace
Use AeroTron®-100 vapor degreasing solvent for the removal of greases, oils, silicone, masking waxes, masking lacquers, NDT dye penetrants, drawing lubricants, coolant residues and adhesives. Also ultrasonic vapor degreasing for removal of metal fines, polishing abrasives and blasting media.
Electronics
Removal of flux and flux residues, polar and non-polar contamination, cleaning of electrical assemblies and fingerprints.
Optics
Cleaning of potting and masking waxes and fingerprints.
Metal Fabrication & Coating
Cleaning prior to coating, welding, brazing, or adhesive bonding.
Use for vapor degreasing, ultrasonic cleaning and cold wipe cleaning processes to achieve near residue free surface cleanliness prior to plating, painting, physical vapor deposition (PVD) or robotic welding, vacuum brazing, or adhesive bonding of metal parts.
Getting Started with AeroTron®-100 Is Easy!
With these Performance Validation Options:
- Complimentary Test Cleaning of Sample Parts By Vapor Degreasing
- Complimentary Sample of AeroTron®-100
- Come to Reliance and Visit
Reliance has a complete test cleaning and vapor degreasing lab outfitted with our ULTRA™ Model Vapor Degreasing Systems which include ultrasonic, immersion, vapor rinse, spray, automated basket handing, rotation and multi-dip cleaning process capabilities. We will clean your sample parts in our Part Cleaning Lab in our AeroTron®-100 solvent and return your sample parts to you for your performance evaluation along with an AeroTron®-100 Part Cleaning Report and a reference video of the cleaning.
Reliance is pleased to provide you with a sample of AeroTron®-100 for comparative testing at your facility.
Together, we can clean your parts in an ULTRA™ Vapor Degreaser filled with AeroTron®-100 and discuss your application, assess process steps, determine optimal processing time frames and validate the advantages and performance of AeroTron®-100 in person.
Reliance manufactures a comprehensive vapor degreasing offering: The ULTRA™ state-of-the-art vapor degreaser system and AeroTron®-100 Solvents.
Easy Change Over From NPB to AeroTron®-100
| Performance Properties | AeroTron®-100 | nPB |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 109° F / 43° C | 160° F / 71° C |
| Flash Point, by ASTM D93-TCC | None | None |
| Evaporation Rate | Quickly & Completely | Quickly |
| Azeotropic Composition | Yes | Yes |
| Broad Metal Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrolysis | Highly Stable | Not stable-requires stabilizers |
| Distillable | Yes | Yes |
| Kauri Butanol Value | 93 | 130 |
| Non-Volatile Residue | < 10 ppm | < 10 ppm |
| Odor | Very Mild | Strong |
No special ASTM procedures are needed to switch from nPB solvent to AeroTron®-100.
Essentially:
- DRAIN: the vapor degreaser sumps (using solvent transfer pump), spray reserve tank, water separator and filtration tank of old solvent.
- SET: the temperature control settings for 109F (43C)
- FILL: the boil sump and immersion sump with AeroTron®-100
Use AeroTron®-100 for Asphalt Extraction
AeroTron®-100 can be used as effectively as nPB in asphalt extraction.
Because AeroTron®-100 is non-flammable, it is suitable for use in any asphalt extraction process. It is very fast acting and removes the bitumen / tar easily from samples.
AeroTron®-100 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®-100 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.
Excellent Technical Support for Seamless Transition
Reliance Specialty Products is the world-class leading manufacturer of both vapor degreasing equipment and vapor degreasing solvents. At Reliance, we take a comprehensive, systemic approach to solvent parts cleaning. Our vapor degreasing equipment manufacturing expertise combined with our years of working with a variety of solvent cleaning options make us able to support our customers in a variety of practical ways. We are here to help you easily switch over to AeroTron®-100 and support your transition into an effective solvent that is better for your company, your people and the environment.
