Tergo™ HDF Precision Cleaning Fluid
Tergo™ HDF Precision Cleaning Fluid

Tergo™ HDF – High-Solvency, Non-Flammable Solvent for Advanced Vapour Degreasing
Precision Cleaning. Powerful Performance. Environmentally Safer.
D&S Ultra-Clean is the UK’s official distributor of MicroCare™ Tergo™ HDF, a next-generation, high-solvency fluid engineered for modern vapour degreasing systems and critical cleaning applications.
What is Tergo™ HDF?
Tergo™ HDF is a non-flammable, high-Kb value solvent designed to remove even the toughest industrial contaminants, including:
- Heavy hydrocarbons, greases, and waxes
- Silicone oils & rosin fluxes
- Caramelised, baked-on soils
Its azeotropic nature and thermal stability ensure long service life with no need for stabilisers, reducing downtime and total cost of ownership.
Engineered for Vapour Degreasing & More
Perfectly formulated for closed-loop vapour degreasing, Tergo™ HDF offers:
- Consistent composition & performance over multiple cycles
- Repeatable cleaning results
- Simplified solvent recovery and disposal
Also ideal for:
- Line flushing
- Solvent extraction
- Silicone deposition/removal
- Tracing agent operations
Trusted in High-Precision Industries
Designed for sectors with stringent cleanliness and compliance needs:
- Aerospace
- Medical devices
- Automotive & transport
- Optics & photonics
- Electronics & PCB assembly
- Precision engineering
A Safer, Smarter Alternative
Make the switch from legacy solvents with Tergo™ HDF, a compliant and high-performing drop-in replacement for:
- 3M™ Novec™ 71DE, 72DE, 73DE
- nPB (n-Propyl Bromide)
- HCFCs, PFCs, TCE (Trichloroethylene)
Key Applications
- Precision degreasing of hydrocarbons, greases, waxes, and silicones
- Flux and rosin removal in electronics manufacturing
- Solvent extraction for hydrocarbon and binder removal
- Line flushing and cleaning narrow geometries
- Silicone displacement or deposition in medical/industrial use
- Tracing agent applications in manufacturing
Ready to switch to Tergo™ HDF?
Contact D&S Ultra-Clean today to request a quote, book a cleaning trial, or speak to our technical experts.
Features & Benefits of Tergo™ HDF
- True Azeotrope - Stable and consistent formulation that is recyclable and maintains performance over time—perfect for closed-loop systems.
- Maintenance-Free Operation - No need for acid acceptance testing or chemical stabilizers, reducing downtime and simplifying use.
- Non-Flammable - Ensures a safer working environment for operators and equipment—s
- High Solvency Power With a Kb value > 100, Tergo™ HDF can remove tough residues,
- Low Surface Tension & Viscosity -Effectively penetrates tight spaces and complex geometries, ensuring a thorough clean—even under components.
- Broad Compatibility - Safe on metals, alloys, plastics, and printed circuit boards (PCBs)—ideal for mixed-material assemblies.
- Environmentally Responsible
- Global Warming Potential (GWP): 11
- Fully REACH & F-Gas compliant
Technical Details
| Appearance | Clear, colourless |
| Odour | Slight |
| Boiling Point | 48°C |
| Chemical Family | HFO |
| F-Gas Compliant | Yes |
| Evaporation Rate | Fast |
| Cleaning Strength (Kb) | 115 |
| Active Ingredients | Trans |
| Flashpoint | None |
| Global Warming Rating (100Yr) | 11 |
| Oxone Impact | Zero |
| RoHS & WEEE Compliant | Yes |
| Safety Rating | N/A |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 |
| Surface Tension | 21 Dyne / cm |
| Viscocity | 0.42 cP |



