Safer Cleaning Choices Replace nPB in Aerosols for Worker Safety - Technical Article

This MicroCare technical article, Safer Cleaning Choices Replace nPB in Aerosols for Worker Safety, highlights the health hazards of using n-propyl bromide (nPB) in aerosol degreasers and presents safer, more effective cleaning alternatives. Once favored for its aggressive cleaning strength and nonflammability, nPB is now linked to serious risks including nervous system damage, fertility issues, and cancer. The article explains how regulatory agencies have dramatically lowered safe exposure limits, making aerosol use virtually unsafe. MicroCare offers safer hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) cleaning fluids that match nPB's performance without its toxicity. A real-world case study demonstrates how these alternatives outperform nPB in cleaning power and operator safety—making them the smart, responsible choice for industrial and precision cleaning applications