Tergo™ XCF3 PFAS Free Precision Cleaning fluid

Tergo™ XCF3 PFAS Free Precision Cleaning fluid

Tergo™ XCF3, part of the latest Tergo™ XCF range of PFAS free Solvents

Tergo™ XCF3 is the latest MicroCare invention to clean a broad range of soils, for use in solvent degreasing systems.

Tergo™ XCF3 is designed to eliminate the most tenacious contaminants in the most efficient time, leaving your parts dry and ready for further processing. Tergo™ XCF3 is an azeotropic, specialised solvent blend ideal for operating in open-top, ultrasonic and vacuum vapor degreasers. It has excellent solvency power for a wide range of soils, including oils, greases, waxes, and hydraulic fluids.

Formulated with hydrochlorofluoroolefin technology, this non-flammable blend exhibits a low Global Warming Potential (less than 1), no Ozone Depleting Potential, is non-hazardous and does not contain any ingredients that qualify as a PFAS in the USA or EU. With its high-KB formulation, it's ideal for cleansing metals and circuit boards and has outstanding compatibility across various metal alloys and high-density polymer substrates. Its chemical composition also renders it inhospitable to pathogens, making it invaluable in aerospace and medical settings where bioburden is a concern.

Unlike legacy solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and n-propyl bromide (nPB), Tergo™ XCF3 is hydrolytically stable and does not require additional stabilizers or “boosters” to maintain safe cleaning efficiency. Tergo™ XCF3 has a low surface tension and high density, making it an effective cleaner in tight spaces and for displacing particulate and dust.

Tergo™ XCF3 is designed to replace HFE, HFC, nPB, HFCs, PFCs, and PFAS-containing solvents used for cleaning, degreasing, flushing or in carrier fluid applications. Tergo™ XCF3 can solubilise and carry chlorinated, fluorinated, silicone and hydrocarbon mixtures.

Tergo™ XCF3 can be used on chemically resilient substrates including metals, high density polymers and printed circuit boards.

Tergo™ XCF3 is an ideal replacement for 3M Novec™ 72DE / 73DE

Applications:

• Precision cleaning of metals, alloys, composites and some plastics.
• Heavy degreasing and/or flux removal
• Particle displacement
• Carrier solvent for fluorinated polymers, oils and greases
• Carrier solvent for silicone oils and greases
• Drying agent after cleaning with hydrocarbons or alcohols
• An excellent replacement for HFCs, HFEs, PFCs, TCE, nPB, and PFAS-containing solvents
• ideal replacement for 3M Novec™ 72DE and 73DE 

• Features:

  • Thermally and hydrolytically stable
  • PFAS Free
  • Non-flammable
  • Non-corrosive
  • High Kb cleaning power
  • Extremely low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
  • Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
  • Fast Drying
  • Low surface tension, low viscocity, high liquid density
  • Excellent permaeability
  • Recoverable by simple distillation
  • Can be used with ultrasonics