Most chlorinated brake cleaners on the market use a chemical called PERC (perchloroethylene). The EPA ruled it's too hazardous for continued use and banned it. Suppliers are setting final order dates now. Once current stock is gone, it's gone.

If you're using chlorinated brake cleaner, you'll need to switch. The good news: compliant alternatives already exist and work just as well.

PERC is a strong solvent that is effective at cutting grease, which is why it ended up in brake cleaners. The problem is extended exposure is hard on your body. The EPA found links to liver damage, kidney damage, and cancer risk -- especially for workers using it in shops and enclosed spaces day after day.

This isn't a new concern. It's been building for years, and the EPA finalized the ban in December 2024.

DECEMBER 2024  EPA officially bans PERC in consumer and commercial products, including brake cleaners.

NOW  Suppliers are announcing final purchase dates. Existing stock won't be replaced. This is the time to act.

2026-2027  Full compliance deadlines kick in. Any facility still using PERC-based products needs exposure control plans in place.

• Check your current brake cleaner's SDS -- does it list PERC or perchloroethylene?

• Ask your supplier if they've set a final order date on chlorinated products.

• Identify a 50-state compliant replacement before you run out.

• Switch on your schedule -- not when you're out of stock and under pressure.

We carry a 50-state compliant brake cleaner that's ready to go. No reformulation coming, no supply disruption on the horizon. It's already built to meet the strictest regulations in the country.

Chlorinated brake cleaners with PERC are on their way out. Stock is limited and suppliers won't reorder. Switch now on your own terms, or deal with it later under pressure. Compliant options are available today.