Environmentally-Preferred Replacements for 141B

At Ecolink we believe there is no "silver bullet" replacement for the phase out of HCFC-141b. Therefore, we offer a broad range of 141b alternatives for your consideration — each with pros and cons. We present a summary of these options below.

Each of these Ecolink products may play a role in your HCFC-141b replacement strategy. We recommend consulting with Ecolink regarding your operations and applications before selecting an environmentally-preferred alternative.

In addition to the products shown below, we have several new technologies planned for release during 2001. Please contact us to discuss these Ecolink products and how they can be used to replace HCFC-141b.

PRODUCT

PROS

CONS

ECC
Environmentally Preferred Contact Cleaner

Available in aerosol, Dries instantly, Inexpensive, Extremely low toxicity, Safe on most plastics

Extremely flammable, VOC reportable

ECOLINK 3005 (A)
Ultra High Purity Contact and Precision Parts Cleaner

Non-flammable, fully evaporative, zero VOC content, contains NO HCFC 141b or CFC-113, dries quickly, leaving no residue

NEED INFO

POSITRON
Ultra-High Purity Dielectric

Moderately fast drying, low residue, low odor, excellent tox profile, non-hazardous

Dries more slowly than 141b, VOC reportable, May require assisted drying

PREPTONE
Low VOC Handwipe Solvent

Dries instantly, Excellent solvency, Very low VOC

Extremely flammable

PUROGEN
High Purity
d-Limonene Solvent

Extremely aggressive, moderately fast drying

Dries more slowly than 141b, VOC reportable, May require assisted drying

QED
Quick-Dry Critical Handwipe Solvent

Fast drying, low toxicity, Good solvency, Safe on most plastics

Flashpoint of 105 deg F, VOC reportable

HYPERSOLVE™

TRIAGEN (A)
Metal Cleaner, Degreaser & Flux, Industrial Metal Cleaner

Non- flammable aerosol, Fast drying, Cleans like 141b

SNAP Status uncertain, Tox profile similar to TCE

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