AeroTron®-100 Vapor Degreasing Solvent is a Direct TCE Replacement
AeroTron®-100 cleans as effectively as TCE.
- AeroTron®-100 vapor degreasing solvent is as effective as TCE in cleaning a variety of contaminants from fabricating oils to abrasives.
- AeroTron®-100 is non-flammable, drop-in replacement for Trichloroethylene (TCE).
- AeroTron®-100 comes in spray bottles or 1, 5, & 55 gallon drums.
AeroTron®-100 Means Improved Health & Safety Profile
Excellent Health & Safety Profile as Compared to TCE
AeroTron®-100 Vapor Degreasing Solvent Benefits are Significant:
- EQUIVALENT CLEANING POWER - works as well or better than TCE
- EXCELLENT H&S PROFILE - 200 ppm vs 10 ppm (exposure) for TCE
- US-EPA SNAP APPROVED
- HIGH QUALITY - designed and manufactured to exacting standards.
- SIMPLE TO USE in your current vapor degreasing equipment - there is no change over costs or worker retraining.
- DOES NOT REQUIRE BOOSTING - unlike TCE that can go acidic.
- NOT AFFECTED BY WATER - unlike TCE that can is impacted by humidity and water on parts.
- EXCELLENT SOIL LOADING - extended bath life and stability.
- FAST EVAPORATING - eliminating drying time.
- NOT REGULATED UNDER NESHAP - eliminating regulatory reporting and permitting required with TCE.
- DOES NOT GENERATE HAZARDOUS WASTE - waste disposal is simplified.
- Is not regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) - SHIPS COMMON CARRIER - reducing transportation costs.
- HAS NO FLASH POINT - eliminating flammability concerns.
- Is not an ozone depleting substance and CONTAINS NO HAPs (hazardous Air Pollutants) - enhancing the environmental profile of your operation.
- RoHS COMPLIANT - does not contain lead, chromium or other restricted substances.
- HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ON ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS such as oils, greases, lubricants, coolants, drawing fluids, adhesives, waxes, fluxes and flux residue.
- Quantities that meet your needs: 1, 5, 30 and 55 gallon drums.
- ALWAYS IN STOCK - ensuring continued ease of operations.
| Regulatory | AeroTron®-100 | TCE |
|---|---|---|
| NESHAP Reporting | Not Required | Required |
| RCRA | NON-Hazardous Waste | Hazardous Waste |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) | NOT Regulated | Regulated |
| Title V Permit | NOT Required | Required |
| CER CLA | Regulated over 20,000lbs 24 hrs. | Regulated over 110lbs |
| OSHA HAZCOM Record Keeping/Reporting | NOT Required | Hazard Warning Required |
| OSHA HAZCOM Record Keeping/Reporting | NOT Required | Hazard Warning Required |
| Prop 65, CA | Yes | Yes |
| Clean Water Act | NOT Regulated | Regulated |
| VOC | Yes, but variable | Yes, 100% |
| US-EPA SNAP Approved | Yes | Yes |
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 degreasing equipment and AeroTron®-100 vapor degreasing solvents.
Easy Change Over From TCE to AeroTron®-100
- 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 116° F (47° C)
- FILL: the boil sump and immersion sump with AeroTron®-100
| Performance Properties | AeroTron®-100 | TCE |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 116° F / 47° C | 188° F / 87° 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 | 128 |
| Non-Volatile Residue | < 10 ppm | < 10 ppm |
| Odor | Very Mild | Strong |
Works Like TCE Without the Detrimental H&S Impacts
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.
