Tergo™ XCF3 - PFAS Free
Tergo™ XCF3 - PFAS Free
Tergo™ XCF3 – PFAS-Free Solvent for Precision Cleaning
Powerful, Sustainable, and Future-Ready Cleaning Fluid
Officially Distributed in the UK by D&S Ultra-Clean

Tergo™ XCF3 is the next-generation PFAS-free solvent from MicroCare™, engineered for advanced vapour degreasing and high-precision cleaning.
Designed to replace legacy solvents like 3M™ Novec™ 72DE/73DE, TCE, and nPB,
Tergo™ XCF3 offers powerful cleaning performance without compromising on safety or sustainability.
Ideal Applications
- Heavy-duty precision degreasing
- Flux removal in electronics
- Drying agent
- Carrier solvent for specialist oils & greases
- Particle displacement
- Direct Replacement For:
- 3M™ Novec™ 71DE, 72DE, 73DE
- nPB (n-Propyl Bromide)
- HCFCs, PFCs, TCE (Trichloroethylene)
UK Distribution & Expert Support D&S Ultra-Clean is the exclusive UK distributor of MicroCare™ solvents, offering:
- Free Cleaning Trials at our Runcorn facility
- Technical Consultation & System Compatibility Checks
- UK-Based Support – commissioning, servicing, and spares
Key Features at a Glance
- PFAS-Free
- Non-Flammable & Non-Hazardous
- GWP < 1 / ODP = 0
- Fast Drying & Low Viscosity
- High Density / Low Surface Tension
- Ultrasonic Compatible
- Recoverable via Simple Distillation
- Safe for Metals, Polymers, PCBs
- Bioburden Control – ideal for aerospace/medical use
- Ideal for fluorinated/silicone oil & grease application
- Works as a drying agent or particle displacement fluid
Technical Details
| Appearnce | Clear, colourles |
| Odor | Slight |
| PEL (ppm,8-hr TWA) | 200ppm |
| Boiling Point | 48ºC |
| F-gas compliant | Yes |
| Evaporation Rate | <1 |
| Cleaning Strength (Kb) | 115 |
| Flashpoint | None, non-flammable |
| Global Warming Potential (100yr) | <1 |
| Ozone impact | ZERO |
| Safety Rating | Non-Flammable |
| Specific Gravity | 1.29 |
| Surface Tension | 21 Dy/cm |
| Viscosity | 0.57 cP |
| Vapour Pressure @ 20ºC | 351 |



