Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Alternatives
IPA Replacements for More Advanced Cleaning Performance
Isopropyl alcohol (CAS #67-63-0) is also referred to as IPA, isopropanol, and 2-propanol is going to be in short supply in the coming weeks or months because of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic. That may leave companies using IPA for flux removal and industrial degreasing in a difficult supply situation.
Chemtronics alternatives are as effective if not more powerful, and in many cases have advantages like nonflammability and lower environmental impact. Please note these products do not have antiviral properties, so cannot be used to replace IPA for surface cleaning to kill COVID-19.
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Electro-Wash CZ Degreaser
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Non-ozone depleting, nonflammable electronic cleaner and degreaser safe for use on plastics
Electro-Wash MX Cleaner Degreaser
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Extra-strength, plastic safe universal cleaner with moderate evaporation time
Electro-Wash Tri-V Degreaser
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Extra-strength, nonflammable electronics cleaner degreaser for replacing n-propyl bromide
Max-Kleen Tri-V
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Extra-strength, nonflammable heavy duty electronics cleaner for replacing n-propyl bromide
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