VertecBio™ ELSOL®

Ketone Solvent Replacement

Green solvent that replaces petroleum-based ketone solvents in paint and coating

VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR is a bio-based solvent designed to replace traditional petroleum-based ketone solvents in paint and coating formulations. Offering exceptional performance, VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR provides a greener alternative without compromising on efficiency. This versatile solvent not only improves formulation effectiveness but also reduces overall solvent usage, making it an ideal choice for industries seeking sustainable solutions.

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

VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR 

  • Bio-based replacement for petroleum-based Ketone solvents.
  • Hard surface cleaning.
  • Solvent for paint, coatings and ink formulations.

U.S. Patent No. 7,754,104

Technical Data

Flash Point ………….………27 °F ASTM D3278

Vapor Pressure…….….…...76 mmHg @ 68 °F

PH of Water Dispersion…..………………………4

Specific Gravity @ 20o C… ………………….0.88

Evaporation Rate…………………………………3.4

Boiling Point…………………………………..160 °F 

VertecBio ELSOL KTR Product Bulletin

Usage and Environmental Benefits

  • Better cleaning power and reduced solvent usage vs. petroleum solvents.
  • Dries completely and leaves no residue.
  • Provides excellent flow characteristics in formulation.
  • High loading capacity.
  • Safe, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic.
  • 100 percent biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water.
  • No ozone depleting chemicals (ODCs).
  • No environmentally hazardous ingredients.
  • No hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
  • Manufactured in U.S.


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Applications of VertecBio™ ELSOL KTR

  • Paints and Coatings: As a ketone solvent replacement, VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR offers excellent compatibility with resins and pigments, making it a perfect fit for paint and coating manufacturers aiming to reduce their environmental footprint.


  • Industrial Cleaning: Thanks to its powerful cleaning properties, VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR is highly effective in industrial and hard-surface cleaning applications, providing a safer alternative to traditional petrochemical-based cleaners.