PCBTF Replacement
Posted on February 9, 2026
As the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) moves forward with restricting and effectively banning PCBTF, manufacturers across Southern California are being forced to rethink how they approach cleaning operations—without compromising performance, safety, or compliance. SupraSolv enters the market as a next-generation, VOC-compliant cleaner purpose-built to replace PCBTF in industrial, maintenance, and precision cleaning applications. It delivers the cleaning strength users expect while aligning squarely with today’s—and tomorrow’s—regulatory environment.
SupraSolv was engineered with environmental stewardship and worker safety as core design principles. It is benzene-free, non-carcinogenic, HAPs-free, and non-ozone depleting, making it a significantly safer alternative to traditional solvents such as acetone, MEK, and PCBTF. From a regulatory standpoint, SupraSolv features an ultra-low MIR VOC value of just 0.065 g O₃/g VOC, placing it far below SCAQMD’s newly reinforced threshold. Under updated Rule 1171, industry may use solvents for any cleaning activity provided the MIR value is below 0.38 g O₃/g VOC—a requirement SupraSolv meets comfortably.
Performance remains a key differentiator. SupraSolv is highly effective in hard-surface and precision cleaning, with proven ability to remove paints, coatings, adhesives, oils, and greases across a wide range of substrates. It evaporates quickly, minimizing downtime and residue concerns, and it is easy to distill and recycle, enabling extended solvent life and reduced waste generation. These characteristics make SupraSolv particularly attractive for operations focused on efficiency, sustainability, and cost control.
In addition to regulatory compliance and real-world performance, SupraSolv brings validated credibility to the table. The product has been tested by Boeing and meets Boeing Specification BAC 5750, confirming its suitability for demanding aerospace and high-reliability cleaning applications. Best of all, SupraSolv delivers these benefits at an affordable price point, offering a practical and scalable path away from PCBTF. With its biodegradable profile, ultra-low MIR VOC, strong solvency, and proven industry acceptance, SupraSolv isn’t just a compliant alternative—it’s a smarter, safer upgrade for the post-PCBTF era.
Technical Documents:
• SupraSolv Literature
• Technical Data Sheet
• Safety Data Sheet