
Tergo™ XCF1 - PFAS FREE
Tergo™ XCF1 - PFAS FREE
💠 Tergo™ XCF1 – PFAS-Free Cleaning Agent, Carrier Fluid & Particle Displacer
High-Purity, Non-Flammable, Ultra-Fast Drying Fluid
Officially Distributed in the UK by D&S Ultra-Clean
Tergo™ XCF1 is a cutting-edge, PFAS-free monosolvent developed by MicroCare™ for use in vapour degreasing, ultrasonic cleaning, and solvent flush systems. Engineered for high-performance cleaning, drying, and carrier applications, XCF1 delivers precision results with excellent environmental and material compatibility.
🔹 Why Choose Tergo™ XCF1?
✅ PFAS-Free & Environmentally Responsible
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Zero PFAS content
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Fully compliant with REACH, RoHS, and F-Gas
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Designed to meet EU and US sustainability standards
🔄 Direct Replacement for Legacy Solvents
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Drop-in alternative to:
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3M™ Novec™ 71DE
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Solvay Solvokane™
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Solstice PF™
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Vertrel® MCA
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HFEs, HCFCs, and nPB
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🔥 Non-Flammable & Thermally Stable
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No flash point
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Hydrolytically stable, inert in presence of moisture and acids
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No need for stabilizers
💨 Ultra-Fast Drying & Low Surface Tension
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Penetrates complex geometries and dries rapidly
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Ideal for cleaning precision assemblies and tight-tolerance components
🧪 Excellent Material Compatibility
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Safe for: Metals, alloys, composites, PCBs, optics & select plastics
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Bioburden-resistant – perfect for aerospace and medical device use
🧩 Versatile Use Cases
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🔬 Precision Cleaning Solvent
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🌫️ Particle Displacement Fluid
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🛢️ Carrier for Fluorinated or Silicone-Based Lubricants
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💨 Drying Agent after hydrocarbon or IPA cleaning
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🔄 Line Flushing & Solvent Extraction Fluid
🌍 Ideal Applications
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🛠️ Aerospace component degreasing
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🩺 Medical device cleaning & drying
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🔍 Optical and photonic systems
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💻 Electronics & PCB cleaning
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🎯 Particle displacement in high-precision assemblies
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🧪 Solvent flushing for R&D and regulated environments
UK-Based Support from D&S Ultra-Clean
As the official UK distributor of MicroCare™ solvents, D&S Ultra-Clean provides:
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✅ Full supply and integration support
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🔬 Free cleaning trials and sample testing
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🧑🔧 UK-based technical support and maintenance
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📦 Training, servicing & spare parts
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🔹 Key Features at a Glance
✅ PFAS-Free – Fully compliant with EU & US regulations (REACH, RoHS, F-Gas)
🔥 Non-Flammable – Flash point: None – maximizes workplace safety
🌍 Low Environmental Impact – GWP < 1 and Zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential)
💨 Fast Drying & Low Viscosity – Enhances efficiency and throughput
⚙️ High Density / Low Surface Tension – Penetrates tight, complex geometries
🔊 Compatible with Ultrasonics & Vapor Degreasers – Ideal for modern precision cleaning systems
🧪 Stabilizer-Free – No chemical scavengers or additives needed
♻️ Recoverable by Simple Distillation – Cost-effective solvent management
🌡️ Efficient Thermal Profile – Heat of vaporization: 213 kJ/kg
Technical Details
Appearnce | Clear, colourles |
Odor | Slight |
PEL (ppm,8-hr TWA) | 250ppm |
Boiling Point | 54ºC |
F-gas compliant | Yes |
Evaporation Rate | <1 |
Cleaning Strength (Kb) | 44 |
Flashpoint | None, non-flammable |
Global Warming Potential (100yr) | <1 |
Ozone impact | ZERO |
Safety Rating | Non-Flammable |
Specific Gravity | 1.39 |
Surface Tension | 22 Dy/cm |
Viscosity | 0.57 cP |
Vapour Pressure @ 20ºC | 240 |