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1,1,1 Trichloroethane (TCA) Replacement

EnTron™ Non-Flammable Critical Cleaning Solvent has almost exactly the same favorable physical characteristics, cleaning performance, and compatibility with metals, plastics and elastomers as 1,1,1 trichloroethane, without any of the negative effects on the environment associated 1,1,1 trichloroethane. Contact us today for a free sample.

EnTron™ is United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program approved for solvent cleaning applications. Unlike 1,1,1 trichloroethane, EnTron™ has been reviewed by the USEPA SNAP program and EnTron™ has been determined to be acceptable to the environment for ozone depletion and global warming.

Seamless Change Over

Switching to EnTron™ from 1,1,1 trichloroethane in your vapor degreasing system is easy and seamless. The conversion to EnTron™ requires no equipment modifications, except minor adjustments to the temperature settings. EnTron™ and 1,1,1 trichloroethane boil at 160°F; therefore, all of the standard control settings will match.

Easy Solvent Disposal

Another advantage of switching from 1,1,1 trichloroethane to EnTron™ is waste disposal. EnTron™ is not a hazardous material, and as long as hazardous materials are not introduced into the waste stream, the generated waste can be disposed of as non-hazardous.

Comparison of EnTron™ to 1,1,1 Trichloroethane

Physical Property ENTRON™ 1,1,1 TCA
Boiling Point 160° F / 71° C 165° F / 74° C
Flash Point, ASTM D-56, D-92, D-93 None None
Evaporation Rate
(n Butyl Acetate = 1)
4.5 4.5
Azeotropic Composition Yes Yes
Inhibited Against Metal Corrosion Yes Yes
Inhibited Against Hydrolysis Yes Yes
Kauri Butanol Value 129 124
Specific Gravity, 25/25°C 1.31 1.32
Specific Heat, 25°C, cal/g 0.27 0.25
Latent Heat, cal/g 58.5 57.5
Viscosity, 25°C, cps 0.49 0.79
Vapor Pressure, 25°C (mm Hg) 139 100
Vapor Density (Air =1) 4.3 4.55
Water Solubility (g/100 ml) 0.25 0.07
Flammability Limits LEL/UEL 3% - 9.0% 8% - 13.0%

EnTron™'s Additional Benefits Include:

  • Not regulated under NESHAP
  • Does not generate hazardous waste
  • Has no flash point
  • Can be used as a cold wipe solvent

Please contact us for more information, a free sample of EnTron™, or a test cleaning of your parts at our facility.

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