Vertrel^® cleaning agents are subjected to fewer regulatory restrictions than many other products, including the popular chlorinated solvents. Here's the simple story:

• The base ingredient of the Vertrel^® family of products, HFC 43-10mee, has zero ozone-depletion potential and low global-warming potential.
  
  
• The entire line of Vertrel^® products -- including the new HFC-365-based products -- are accepted by the EPA under the Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) rules as a substitute for ozone-depleting substances.
  
  
• Vertrel^® fluorocarbons are not regulated as hazardous materials by the Department of Transportation, which greatly simplifies shipping.
  
  
• Vertrel^® products are not restricted as hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and, therefore, are not subject to NESHAP regulations, nor are they restricted by the Clean Water Act.
  
  
• HFC 43-10 is not photochemically reactive and is, therefore, exempted from VOC regulation by the U.S. EPA.
  
  
• The chemical, by itself, it is not a hzardous waste and is exempt from the RCRA requirements nor is it SARA reportable.

Some Vertrel^® products contain other ingredients and additives, such as methanol and trans-1,2 dichloro-ethylene, which are regulated VOCs. They are subject to the LEAST stringent regulations under CERCLA.

For more information about your specific application, or for information about regulations in Canada, Mexico and other countries, contact MicroCare or your local Vertrel^® sales representative.

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