VertecBio™ Citrus

VertecBio™ Citrus products work well on epoxy, polyurethane, resins, paints, coatings, and inks. Cleaning oily materials and adhesives, all our citrus solvents are ideal for flushing paint lines, or cleaning spray guns and paint booths. A cost-effective, yet high-powered cleaner, VertecBio™ Citrus solvent cleaner products provide a better alternative to d-limonene, xylene, and toluene solvents.

See our testimonials to learn how Citrus - I20 has been used by professionals across industries for immediate benefits or continue reading for more information.

“Citrus I20 cleans faster and smells better than the MEK we used to use.” And, “It’s a powerful cleaner; I can reuse it several times and it still cleans well.” And, “I like the fresh smell of oranges.”

- Paint Line Flush

Paint Line Flush:
We use VertecBio Citrus I20 to clean production equipment for our solvent-based inks. And we love it so much that we now package the VertecBio Citrus I20 into quarts and sell it as a co-product with ours.

- Ink Cleaning

CFO, For Profit Hospital
“VertecBio Citrus I20 is great for cleaning sticky stuff!” And, “We are very happy to be rid of the toxic ketones used previously!”

- Adhesive & Resin Cleaning

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Cleaning solvent for oily materials, adhesives, epoxy, polyurethane, resins, paints, coatings, and inks: VertecBio™ Citrus

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Citrus I20

VertecBio™ Citrus I20 is an excellent cleaner for epoxy, polyurethane, and other resins, this bio-based alternative is the perfect replacement for Xylene and Toluene cleaning solvents.

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Citrus #1

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

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Citrus #4

An effective on most polyurethanes, enamels, epoxies and UV curable coatings. It is ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns and cleaning paint booths.

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BA 135

Particularly well-suited for cleaning polyurethanes, VertecBio™ BA 135 is an effective citrus solvent on most enamels, epoxies, and UV curable coatings.

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Usage & Environmental Benefits

Manufactured in the United States, VertecBio™ Citrus product lines outperform toluene and xylene, offering the following benefits:

Reduced total solvent usage, for more cost-effective application.
All citrus products can be recycled via distillation for repeated reuse.
High bio-based content, made from renewable resources.
100 percent biodegradable.
Safe, non-toxic, and non-carcinogenic.
No Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved.
No ozone depleting chemicals (ODCs).
No global warming compounds.
Not SARA 313 reportable.

VertecBio™ Citrus I20

An excellent cleaner for epoxy, polyurethane, and other resins, this bio-based alternative is the perfect replacement for Xylene and Toluene cleaning solvents.

U.S. Patent No. 6,797,684

VertecBio Citrus I20 Product Bulletin

VertecBio™ Citrus I20 Features

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

VertecBio™ Citrus I20 Benefits

Excellent cleaner for epoxy, polyurethane and other resins
Bio-based replacement for Xylene and Toluene for cleaning
Ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns and cleaning paint booths
Excellent solvency for paints, coatings and inks
Cleans oily materials, adhesives, and inks
Cost-effective alternative to d-Limonene

VertecBio™ Citrus I20 Environment

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

VertecBio™ Citrus I20 Technical Data

Flash Point........101° F ASTM D93 closed cup

Vapor Pressure………............7 mmHg @ 68° F

Specific Gravity…………….…......0.894 @ 77° F

Evaporation Rate……….…...….....…...…....0.31

Vapor Density…………………….…….……...…..3

Boiling Point……………………..…....……236° F

VertecBio™ Citrus #1

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

U.S. Patent No. 6,797,684

VertecBio Citrus #1 Product Bulletin

VertecBio™ Citrus #1 Features

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

VertecBio™ Citrus #1 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

VertecBio™ Citrus #1 Environment

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

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 #4

Citrus #4 is effective on most polyurethanes, enamels, epoxies and UV curable coatings. It is ideal for flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns and cleaning paint booths. Also, Citrus #4 is excellent for pre-cleaning parts prior to painting without leaving a greasy residue.

VertecBio Citrus #4 Product Bulletin

VertecBio™ Citrus #4 Features

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

VertecBio™ Citrus #4 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

VertecBio™ Citrus #4 Environment

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

VertecBio™ Citrus #4 Technical Data

Flash Point.....109° F ASTM D93 closed cup

Vapor Pressure……….. < 2.0 mmHg @ 68° F

Specific Gravity…………..….....0.841 @ 77° F

Evaporation Rate……............…….....……...0.2

Vapor Density……………………..……… 349° F

APHA Color……………….………………… < 15

VertecBio™ BA 135

Particularly well-suited for cleaning polyurethanes, BA 135 is an effective citrus solvent on most enamels, epoxies, and UV curable coatings.

U.S. Patent No. 6,797,684

VertecBio BA 135 Product Bulletin

VertecBio™ BA 135 Features

Bio-based replacement for NMP (N-Methyl-Pyrrolidone)
High cleaning power with mild, pleasant odor
Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
Readily recycled via distillation for repeated reuse
Rinses with water
Readily biodegradable

VertecBio™ BA 135 Benefits

Ideal for cleaning polyurethanes
Effective on most polyurethanes, enamels, epoxies and UV curable coatings
Excellent for pre-cleaning parts prior to painting
Eliminates hazards associated with petrochemicals
Cost-effective alternative to d-Limonene

VertecBio™ BA 135 Environment

No Global Warming compounds
Not California Proposition 65 listed
No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
Not SARA 313 reportable

VertecBio™ BA 135 Technical Data

Flash Point..........129 °F ASTM D 93 closed cup

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

Specific Gravity…….……..….….....0.964 @ 77 °F

Evaporation Rate……...….….....……….……..< 0.2

Vapor Density………………………………….…...> 1

Boiling Point……………...…………………….295 °F

VertecBio™ Citrus EG

Ideal for cleaning oily materials, adhesives, and inks. Citrus EG has excellent synergy when blended with other solvents, for formulating ink cleaners, adhesive removers, industrial hand wipes, paint strippers, and graffiti removers.

U.S. Patent No. 6,797,684

VertecBio Citrus EG Product Bulletin

VertecBio™ Citrus EG Features

Bio-based solvent blend
Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
Alternative to costly d-Limonene
Manufactured in the United States

VertecBio™ Citrus EG Benefits

Significant cost savings versus d-Limonene
Excellent solvency for paint, coating and ink formulations
High cleaning power with mild, pleasant odor
Ideal for cleaning oily materials, adhesives, and inks
Effective for parts cleaning and degreasing
Excellent synergy when blended with other solvents, for formulating ink cleaners, adhesive removers, industrial hand wipes, paint strippers, and graffiti removers

VertecBio™ Citrus EG Environment

Not California Proposition 65 listed
No ozone depleting chemicals
No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
Not SARA 313 reportable

VertecBio™ Citrus

“Citrus I20 cleans faster and smells better than the MEK we used to use.” And, “It’s a powerful cleaner; I can reuse it several times and it still cleans well.” And, “I like the fresh smell of oranges.”

We use VertecBio Citrus I20 to clean production equipment for our solvent-based inks. And we love it so much that we now package the VertecBio Citrus I20 into quarts and sell it as a co-product with ours.