BerdeSol™ – Zero VOC, Safe, Green Solvent
Replaces slow-evaporating Aliphatic, Aromatic and Ketone solvents such as:
- Heptane
- Aromatic 100
- Cyclohexane
- Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK)
- Perchloroethylene
- Butyl Acetate
BerdeSol meets regulatory guidelines for emission of Volatile Organic Compounds
- Considered a zero VOC in all 50 states.
- Very low Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) value of 0.047.
- Exempt from reporting under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) in Canada.
Regulatory Review and Approval
| ASTM 313-91 | VOC | 0.9 g/L |
| California Air Resources Board (CARB) | Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) | 0.047 g O3 / g VOC |
| South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) | Clean Air Solvent Certificate |
The BerdeSol Advantage
- as effective as Heptane
- high purity
- excellent solvency and solubility
- versatile – effective in multiple solvent applications
- lower toxicity than many current solvent alternatives
Industrial Applications
- Co-Solvent For:
- paints
- coatings
- rubber cement
- water-proofing compounds
- automotive-polishes
Test Results from Independent Labs
- EPA Test Method 24 – VOC content
- SCAQMD Test 313-91 – VOC content
- Kauri-Butanol, Flashpoint, Evaporation Rate
Environmental Performance
- Benzene-free
- non-carcinogenic
- Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) free
- no ozone creating or depleting chemicals
- zero VOCs
- Ultra low MIR
- ideal for use in reducing VOC emissions in a variety of applications
- easy to distil and recycle
- safer for workers and the environment than many current solvent alternatives
Documentation
BerdeSol Tech Data
BerdeSol is a safe, effective, efficient and cost effective alternative for Heptane.
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Advantages of BerdeSol
This document summarizes the enhanced environmental, safety and performance attributes of TBF Environmental’s “zero VOC” heptane replacement.
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Solvency Comparison Chart: BerdeSol vs Others
This document summarizes the enhanced safety and quality attributes of TBF Environmental’s BerdeSol product as compared to others.