Chem-Set M Solvent Cleaner, 5 Gallon

Description

*Please note this product has been discontinued as per the EPA ban on methylene chloride.*

The Chem-Set M Solvent Cleaner (AW-MSOLVENT-05G) is no longer available for sale. Under the EPA’s final risk management rule for methylene chloride (TSCA section 6), the original methylene chloride and trichloroethylene formulation can no longer be supplied for most industrial uses. This page remains active so customers can find a current M Solvent Cleaner alternative for adhesive spray equipment cleanup.

M Solvent Cleaner Alternative Products for Adhesive Spray Equipment

Closest direct replacement (non-flammable, methylene chloride free)

• Tacbond T6 Non Flam Solvent Cleaner/Reducer, 5 Gallon is the closest direct replacement and the recommended match for the 5 gallon size. Non-flammable, methylene chloride free, HAPs free. Built for the same job of cleaning spray adhesive equipment, hoses, brushes, and rollers. Solvent system is Trans 1,2 Dichloroethylene with HFE-347.
• Tacbond T6 Non Flam Solvent Cleaner/Reducer, 1 Gallon carries the same formulation in a smaller pack for lower volume cleanup.

Acetone-based cleaners (flammable, fast cut, no film residue)

• Quin Global TensorGrip S105 Acetone Cleaner is a pressurized acetone cleaner in 11 lb and 30 lb canisters, designed for purging and cleaning contact adhesive spray equipment.
• Pacer Premium Acetone is a bottled acetone option for general fast-cut cleanup.
• Chem-Set Acetone Spray, 12 oz Aerosol is a convenient aerosol format for spot cleanup and smaller jobs.

Hard surface and general cleanup

• Chem-Set Hard Surface Cleaner Spray, 14 oz Aerosol is a denatured alcohol based aerosol for hard surface cleanup where a milder solvent is appropriate.

If you were buying the 5 gallon size for routine adhesive spray equipment cleanup, Tacbond T6 5 Gallon is the recommended path forward for non-flammable use cases. Call for pricing and availability if you want help selecting between the Tacbond T6 line and the acetone-based options above.

About the Original M Solvent Cleaner

The Chem-Set M Solvent Cleaner was a non-flammable solvent cleaner historically used to remove adhesive overspray and clean adhesive spray equipment. The 5 gallon size served routine spray equipment cleanup, brushes, hoses, and rollers in adhesive bonding departments and maintenance shops. The original solvent system combined methylene chloride and trichloroethylene with a VOC content of 1497.7 g/L per EPA Method 24.

Regulatory Background on the M Solvent Cleaner Alternative Path

The EPA finalized a risk management rule for methylene chloride under TSCA section 6, prohibiting most industrial and consumer uses. Trichloroethylene is also subject to a separate final EPA rule under TSCA section 6 that phases out most uses. For current workplace guidance, see OSHA methylene chloride guidance.