Is Bromothane™ a V.O.C.?

In general, the Bromothane™ cleaners are 100% VOCs. This may make them an unacceptable choice in some communities with rigid VOC regulations.

• Bromothane and VOC Regulations • 

First, it's important to realize that many, many common chemicals have a high VOC content. In general, chemicals that have high VOC ratings do not contribute to global warming. Low VOC ratings generally mean a chemical is likely to have a high GWP. It's like a child's teeter-totter: one when side goes up, the other side must go down. It is almost impossible for a chemical to be both a low VOC and a low GWP, and the few cleaners that do accomplish this magic trick are usually flammable.

It's also important to realize that those VOC regulations assume the solvent is going to be leaked into the atmosphere. In the old days, they were probably right. But with today's tight vapor degreasers and MicroCare's excellent product stewardship program, solvent losses are limited to a few ounces or pounds per week. So, with the right procedures and the right equipment, the VOC issue is a red-herring.

For the specific details for each product, see the individual Product Specifications available on this web site.

So if you need cleaning with maximum performance, under demanding specifications and with challenging environmental criteria, the Bromothane™ specialty fluids are ideal choices.

Updated: Jan 5, 2004
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