--- title: "EPA Ruling on n-propyl bromide (nPB) - Enviro Tech International, Inc." description: "The EPA ruling on n-propyl bromide (nPB) brings clarity to the transition away from nPB in solvent cleaning. Enviro Tech offers viable alternatives and guidance to keep your process moving." image: "https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Flag_of_the_United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency.svg-e1729705924227.png" --- ###### Enviro Tech ## New EPA Ruling on n-propyl bromide (nPB) and How to Choose the Right Alternative [View The Complete Rule](https://www.epa.gov/haps/addition-1-bp-npb-clean-air-act-list-hazardous-air-pollutants) Regulatory agencies’ push for the substitution of n-propyl bromide (1-bromopropane or nPB) with more environmentally responsible alternatives has gotten more clarity. This transition can be a daunting task for those using nPB as a critical part of their solvent cleaning operations, however there are viable alternatives available. **Our NEXT Generation Solvents**are a direct, drop-in replacement for n-propyl bromide.  Enviro Tech is proud to be an industry leader once again as a supplier of NEXT 3000, EnSolv® NEXT solvents, and NEXT HD Pro as alternatives to chlorinated and brominated vapor degreasing solvents. These new formulations replace chemicals such as HCFC-225 (AK-225), trichloroethylene (TCE), **n-propyl bromide (nPB)** and more, offering advantages such as lower ozone depletion potential (ODP), higher KB value, lower toxicity and less governmental regulation. 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