MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids

MicroCare offers a wide range of replacements for the 3M Novec specialty cleaning fluids which are being discontinued. This includes the manufacture of all fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products by the end of 2025, including Novec 7100, 71DE, 7200, 72DE, 72DA, 73DE and others.

MicroCare says its replacement fluids have similar, if not superior, cleaning performance compared to the Novec fluids. The replacements can clean a wide variety of soils, including oil, grease, particulate, inks, fingerprints and more. They also have similar, if not identical, compatibility profiles to help prevent damage to delicate materials. Many of the MicroCare fluids, including its signature Tergo MCF (metal cleaning fluid) and Tergo GCF (general cleaning fluid) are azeotropes, which means they are chemically stable and nonflammable in both vacuum and vapor degreasers.

Importantly, the MicroCare vapor degreasing fluids are domestically formulated and produced in New Britain, Connecticut. They are readily available with plenty of capacity to ensure supply for immediate global shipment without importing issues or delays.

The fluids also boast low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depleting potential (ODP) ratings to help reduce greenhouse gas effects and meet strict regional air quality regulations.

In addition, MicroCare provides extensive, in-depth technical support, advice and training regarding the new fluids.

“Our MicroCare team of experts has over 360 years of combined critical cleaning experience. From our in-the-field technical specialists to our in-house chemists, we understand the dynamics between cleaning solvents, cleaning equipment and substrates and soils,” says Tom Tattersall, MicroCare CEO. “We share our skill and knowledge with ongoing troubleshooting to help users qualify and validate their new cleaning fluids with the least disruption to their cleaning process and budget.”