VertecBio™ Citrus #1

contains the highest level of ethyl lactate of any bio-based solvents

Ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns, or cleaning paint booths, VertecBio™ Citrus #1 is excellent for pre-cleaning parts prior to painting without leaving a greasy residue.

All our products contain no environmentally hazardous ingredients, ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

VertecBio™ Citrus #1


Ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns, or cleaning paint booths, VertecBio™ Citrus #1 is excellent for pre-cleaning parts prior to painting without leaving a greasy residue.

  • High cleaning power with mild, pleasant odor
  • Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
  • Readily recycled via distillation for repeated reuse
  • Rinses with water
  • 100% biodegradable


U.S. Patent No. 6,797,684 


VertecBio™ Citrus #1 Technical Data


Flash Point..........127° F ASTM D93 closed cup

Vapor Pressure………..........1.0 mmHg @ 68° F

Specific Gravity………....…..….....0.922 @ 77° F

Evaporation Rate…….............…….....……...0.26

Vapor Density………………...…….…….………..>1

Boiling Point……………………......…………292° F

VertecBio™ Citrus #1 Product Bulletin

Usage & Environmental Benefits


  • Ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns and cleaning paint booths
  • Effective on most polyurethanes, enamels, epoxies and UV curable coatings
  • Excellent for pre-cleaning parts prior to painting without leaving a greasy residue
  • Eliminates hazards associated with petrochemicals
  • Cleans oily materials, adhesives, and inks
  • Cost-effective alternative to d-Limonene
  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data


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