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 Tergo™ Solvents –            High-Performance Alternatives to 3M™ Novec™ Fluids

Tergo™ Solvents – High-Performance Alternatives to 3M™ Novec™ Fluids



Tergo™ Solvents – High-Performance Alternatives to 3M™ Novec™ Fluids

Looking for a reliable replacement for discontinued 3M™ Novec™ fluids?
At D&S Ultra-Clean, we are the official UK distributorof MicroCare™ Tergo™—

Tergo™ is a cutting-edge range of precision cleaning fluids designed to deliver outstanding performance with enhanced safety and sustainability.


Why Switch to Tergo™?

Direct Novec™ Replacements
Seamless, drop-in alternatives to Novec™ 71DE, 72DE, 73DE, 71IPA, and other HFE-based solvents—no major equipment changes needed.

Non-Flammable, Low Toxicity
Enhance workplace safety without sacrificing cleaning power.

Sustainable & Compliant
Tergo™ fluids meet or exceed global environmental regulations including:

  •  REACH
  •  RoHS
  •  SNAP
  •  WEEE
  •  F-Gas compliant
  • GWP <10 | ODP = 0 | Non-HAP
  • Superior Cleaning Performance Effectively removes oils, fluxes, particulates, and residues from metals, plastics, electronics, optics, and more.

Available Tergo™ Products

  • Tergo™ MCF – Mono-solvent cleaner for general use
  • Tergo™ HDF – High solvency azeotrope for heavy-duty degreasing
  • Tergo™ PF100 / PF105 – Polar solvents for precision and high-temp cleaning
  • Tergo™ PF100-IPA – With IPA for static/bioburden control
  • Tergo™ XCF1, XCF2, XCF3 – 🌱 New! PFAS-Free Solvents

Free Cleaning Trials Available

Try before you buy! Book a no-obligation cleaning trial at our Runcorn facility and experience Tergo™’s performance on your actual components.


Contact D&S Ultra-Clean today to:

  •  Request technical data sheets
  •  Discuss equipment compatibility
  •  Plan your switch from 3M™ Novec™

 


Tergo™ Fluid Replacements for 3M™ Novec™

As 3M™ phases out its Novec™ range, D&S Ultra-Clean provides fully compatible Tergo™ replacements—engineered by MicroCare™ for high-performance cleaning with improved environmental safety.

3M™ Novec™ Fluid

Tergo™ Replacement

🔧 Typical Applications

Novec™ 71DE

Tergo™ MCF / Tergo™ HDF

Degreasing, flux removal, precision parts cleaning

Novec™ 72DE / 73DE

Tergo™ HDF

Heavy-duty degreasing, wax and oil removal

Novec™ 71IPA

Tergo™ PF100-IPA

Static-sensitive cleaning, fast drying

Novec™ 72DA / 73DA

Tergo™ PF105

Precision cleaning under high temperature/soil load

Novec™ 7100 / 7200

Tergo™ PF100

Light-duty cleaning, drying, solvent carrier applications


All Tergo™ fluids are non-flammable, RoHS & REACH compliant, and offer GWP <10, making them ideal for modern precision cleaning operations.

Contact us today to identify the right Tergo™ solution for your application or to book a free cleaning


Trusted by Leading Industries

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Electronics & PCB Assembly
  • Automotive & Precision Engineering
  • Optics & Cleanroom Environments

Why Switch to MicroCare's Tergo™ Fluids?

  • Direct Novec™ replacements – no equipment overhaul required
  • PFAS-free options available – meet emerging environmental regulations
  • Non-flammable – for maximum operator and facility safety
  • High solvency and cleaning power – removes oils, fluxes, waxes, and particles
  • Azeotropic, recyclable formulations – for lower operating costs
  • Low Global Warming Potential (<10 GWP) – eco-forward cleaning solution
  • REACH, RoHS, SNAP, and F-Gas compliant

Technical Details plus icon

Novec 72 DE Tergo HDF
3M Novec 7100 Tergo PF100
3M Novec 71 IPA Tergo PF100 IPA

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