Metal Cleaning Solvent for Vapor Degreasing: GenTech
GenTech™ is the quality leader in nPB solvent options for metal cleaning, metal fabricating and metal finishing. GenTech is designed for vapor degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning to achieve economy, longevity and cleaning performance, especially in high-volume, high production vapor degreasing applications. When you need a workhorse - GenTech™ is there....always in stock and ready to ship.
ADVANTAGES of GENTECH Metal Cleaning Solvent
High Quality: Designed and manufactured to exacting standards
Non-chlorinated (replaces TCE, 1.1.1. TCA, MC, PERC)
Ideal for critical wipe, flush, immersion and precision vapor degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning applications
Highly effective on organic contaminants such as oils, greases, lubricants, coolants, drawing fluids, adhesives, waxes, fluxes and flux residues
Achieves polar/non-polar cleaning with ease
Compatible with a broad range of substrates including printed circuit boards, oxygen system components, optics, and complex geometries
Economical alternative to fluorinated solvents like Vertrel™ and Novec™
Simple to use in your existing equipment
Azeotropic (unchanged by distillation)
RoHS compliant
Excellent soil loading and stability
Fast evaporating
Outstanding economy
Superior cleaning performance
Always in stock
Manufacturer's expertise and product support
Regulatory Similarity - TCE and GenTech
| Performance Properties | GenTech™ | TCE |
| Boiling Point | 160° F / 71° C | 188° F / 87° C |
| Flash Point | None | None |
| Evaporation Rate | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Kauri Butanol Value | 129 | 129 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 | 1.46 |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) | 139 | 60 |
| Vapor Density | 4.3 | 4.53 |
| Specific Heat | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| Water Solubility (@ 25Cg/100 ml) | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| Surface Tension (dynes/cm) | 26.1 | 29.5 |
| Dielectric Strength | 27,000 | varies |
| Viscosity | 0.5 | 0.49 |
From a regulatory standpoint and price standpoint, GenTech™ is very similar to TCE. For a more favorable health and safety standpoint, please see our AeroTron™ Next Generation product line that offers a favorable regulatory and health and safety profile.
| Regulatory Profile | GENTECH™ | TCE |
|---|---|---|
| HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) |
Yes (USEPA Notice 1-5-2002) |
Yes |
| NESHAP Regulations for HAP Are Implemented |
PENDING USEPA has not yet published use or reporting rules |
Yes |
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OSHA PEL OSHA STEL |
No No |
Yes No |
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VOC Content (Volatile Organic Compounds) |
100% | 100% |
| DOT Shipping Classification |
CURRENTY NOT REGULATED (Likely to be regulated as hazardous for shipment at some time in future on basis of NESHAP inclusion) |
Hazardous |
| TSCA (6) Review |
IN PROCESS (USEPA Risk Management Evaluation is in progress) |
IN PROCESS (USEPA Risk Management Evaluation is in progress) |
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Reliance also manufactures the ULTRA™ line of vapor degreasing equipment to provide our customers a simple comprehensive cleaning package for your company.
Excellent for Vapor Degreasing and Ultrasonic Cleaning
No special equipment modifications required
Use as a direct, drop-in replacement in your vapor degreaser
Easy to switch over to GenTech
GenTech is Cost Effective
We recognize that the total cost of cleaning is more than just the cost of the solvent. That is why with GenTech not only will you find a competitively priced product, but a full compliment of support personnel, and performance characteristics that enhance the cost effectiveness of choosing GenTech.
