MicroCare
MicroCare manufactures specialty cleaning, coating, and lubricating fluids and dispensing tools for precision cleaning in electronics manufacturing, medical device production, fiber optics, industrial/aerospace, and healthcare infection prevention markets globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersNew Britain, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MicroCare does
MicroCare, headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut and founded in 1983, manufactures and distributes specialty cleaning, coating, and lubricating fluids together with dispensing tools used in precision cleaning applications. Its product portfolio is organized across multiple sub-brands: MicroCare Medical (high-purity fluids for medical device manufacturing), Sticklers (fiber optic end-face cleaning), SpecClean (dental/medical/veterinary infection prevention), Tergo Performance Fluids (vapor degreasing), and ACID Magic (industrial maintenance chemistry). Core product categories include flux removers (SuprClean, PowerClean, Polar Flux Remover), contact cleaners, fiber optic cleaners, stencil rolls, presaturated wipes, and the patented TriggerGrip dispensing system, which reduces cleaning fluid consumption by up to 66%. Proprietary chemistry includes HFC-based nonflammable blends meeting RoHS/WEEE/REACH/EPA SNAP requirements and a high-purity trans-dichloroethylene purification process producing a TLV of 200 ppm.
MicroCare holds six US patents, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and full REACH compliance with over 100 pre-registered ingredients. It serves five primary verticals: electronics manufacturing (PCB cleaning, defluxing, stencil cleaning), medical device manufacturing, fiber optics/telecommunications, industrial/aerospace/defense, and healthcare infection prevention. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining a global authorized distributor network, direct enterprise sales supported by the in-house Critical Cleaning Lab (led by Dr. Wells Cunningham), and a private-label/white-label program. Regional offices in Nottingham, UK and Singapore, combined with a 2021 acquisition adding a western-US manufacturing facility in Denver, give MicroCare a three-continent operating footprint.
Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across aerosol and bulk packaging (260ml aerosols to 208L drums), hardware sales of dispensing equipment, and licensing/royalty income from private-label customers. MicroCare was acquired by Blue Sea Capital in August 2025 and operates as a wholly-owned portfolio company, having previously completed acquisitions of Certol International (August 2021) and ICT Infection Control Technologies (August 2023).
MicroCare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MicroCare
- Legal name
- MicroCare, LLC
- Website
- https://microcare.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- MicroCare manufactures specialty cleaning, coating, and lubricating fluids and dispensing tools for precision cleaning in electronics manufacturing, medical device production, fiber optics, industrial/aerospace, and healthcare infection prevention markets globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MicroCare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Industrial Cleaning Fluids
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection (HSAEAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Household Cleaners (Glass, Oven/Grill, Toilet, Descalers, Disinfectants) (CRADAKAH), Commercial/Office Disinfection & Sanitization (HSAEAHAB)
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Where MicroCare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Britain
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
MicroCare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cleaning Fluid Products: MicroCare generates revenue primarily through the sale of specialty cleaning fluids, solvents, and related chemical products sold in various packaging formats including aerosols, bulk containers, pails, and drums. Products serve electronics manufacturing, medical device, fiber optics, and industrial cleaning applications.
- Dispensing Equipment and Tools: Sale of proprietary dispensing systems and cleaning tools including TriggerGrip kits, replacement brushes, and syringe adapters that complement their cleaning fluid products.
- Private Label/White Label Program: Custom formulation and branding services allowing customers to market MicroCare products under their own brand names, providing recurring revenue from established distribution relationships.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard aerosol and bulk packaging available |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
MicroCare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MicroCare manufactures and distributes specialty cleaning fluids, coatings, and lubricating products along with proprietary dispensing systems (TriggerGrip) and cleaning tools for critical cleaning applications. Its products serve electronics manufacturing (PCB defluxing, stencil cleaning), medical device manufacturing, fiber optic connector cleaning, industrial vapor degreasing, and healthcare infection prevention.
Product overview
MicroCare offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty cleaning, coating, and lubricating fluids along with cleaning tools and accessories for precision cleaning applications. The product portfolio is organized across multiple sub-brands including MicroCare Medical (medical device manufacturing), Sticklers (fiber optic cleaning), and SpecClean (healthcare infection prevention). Core products include flux removers (SuprClean, PowerClean, Polar Flux Remover), the TriggerGrip cleaning system with accessories, and specialized wipes. The company also offers 3M Novec alternatives following product discontinuation, Tergo Performance Fluids for vapor degreasing, and ACID Magic for industrial maintenance. Products serve diverse industries including electronics manufacturing, fiber optics, medical device manufacturing, healthcare infection prevention, automotive, aerospace and defense, and metal finishing. The company operates on a multi-product platform architecture with proprietary dispensing technology and brand-specific formulations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MicroCare Medical: Precision cleaning, coating, swelling and lubricating fluids for medical device manufacturing.
- Sticklers
- SpecClean
- Tergo Performance Fluids
- ACID Magic
Products and services
- SuprClean Heavy Duty Rosin Flux Remover
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces cleaning fluid consumption by 50-66%
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use MicroCare
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
MicroCare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
MicroCare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Nathan Johnson (ICT Infection Control Technologies)minorNathan Johnson, the former owner of ICT Infection Control Technologies, maintains ongoing involvement with MicroCare following the acquisition. ICT was a manufacturer of infection control chemistries for the dental market, and Johnson continues to contribute to the business post-acquisition, suggesting a strategic continuation of the relationship.
- ChemourscoreMicroCare partners with Chemours for Opteon and Vertrel Specialty Fluids, which are high-performance cleaning fluids used in vapor degreasing applications. These fluids are marketed and distributed through MicroCare's channels as part of their product portfolio, with Chemours providing the base fluid technology and MicroCare providing application expertise and distribution.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MicroCare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Chemtronics: Chemtronics, a division of Illinois Tool Works, manufactures precision cleaning chemicals and tools for electronics manufacturing and repair. It is one of MicroCare's closest direct competitors in flux removers, contact cleaners, and PCB cleaning products.
- Techspray: Techspray, also part of Illinois Tool Works, produces aerosol and bulk cleaning chemicals for electronics assembly, PCB rework, and industrial cleaning. It competes head-to-head with MicroCare in flux removers, degreasers, and fiber optic cleaning fluids.
- Kyzen: Kyzen is a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on precision cleaning chemistries for electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing. Its aqueous and engineered cleaning fluids compete directly with MicroCare's vapor degreasing and electronics cleaning portfolio.
- Zestron: Zestron is a global leader in cleaning chemicals for the electronics and semiconductor industries, providing flux removers, stencil cleaners, and PCB cleaning chemistries. It directly competes with MicroCare's SuprClean, PowerClean, and related electronics cleaning lines.
- BEST Inc. (Best Equipment & Service Technologies): BEST Inc. provides vapor degreasing equipment and specialty cleaning fluids for precision manufacturing and aerospace applications. It overlaps with MicroCare's vapor degreasing fluid and TriggerGrip dispensing tool business.
- Miller-Stephenson Chemical: Miller-Stephenson manufactures specialty industrial chemicals including aerosol cleaning products, conformal coatings, and release agents for electronics and industrial customers. It overlaps with MicroCare in flux removers, contact cleaners, and ESD-related consumables.
Broad incumbents
- Henkel (Loctite Industrial): Henkel is a global adhesives and industrial chemicals major whose Loctite brand offers cleaning, surface treatment, and lubrication products for industrial and electronics assembly. It competes with MicroCare in precision cleaning and lubricants/coatings but operates at much larger scale.
- 3M: 3M historically competed directly with MicroCare through its Novec specialty fluids and electronics cleaning products, but announced discontinuation of the Novec line in 2025. 3M's exit creates a market opportunity that MicroCare is explicitly targeting with its 3M Novec alternative products.
- Chemours: Chemours manufactures Opteon and Vertrel specialty fluids used in vapor degreasing applications and partners with MicroCare for distribution. It is both a supplier-partner and a broad incumbent competitor in fluorinated cleaning chemistries.
Emerging players
- Enviro Tech International: Enviro Tech International produces perchloroethylene alternatives and brominated solvents for industrial and precision cleaning. It is a smaller specialty competitor targeting the same regulated chemistry replacement opportunity that MicroCare addresses with Tergo fluids.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MicroCare social profiles
Digital presenceMicroCare compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
MicroCare financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MicroCare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
MicroCare subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
MicroCare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors
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MicroCare M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MicroCare
What does MicroCare do?
MicroCare manufactures and distributes specialty cleaning fluids, coatings, and lubricating products along with proprietary dispensing systems (TriggerGrip) and cleaning tools for critical cleaning applications. Its products serve electronics manufacturing (PCB defluxing, stencil cleaning), medical device manufacturing, fiber optic connector cleaning, industrial vapor degreasing, and healthcare infection prevention.
Is MicroCare a public or private company?
MicroCare is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was MicroCare founded?
MicroCare was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is MicroCare based?
MicroCare is headquartered in New Britain, United States, in the North America region.
How does MicroCare make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Cleaning Fluid Products are the primary driver. The others are dispensing Equipment and Tools and private Label/White Label Program.
Who are MicroCare's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Chemtronics, Techspray, Kyzen, Zestron, BEST Inc. (Best Equipment & Service Technologies) and Miller-Stephenson Chemical. Broad incumbents are Henkel (Loctite Industrial), 3M and Chemours. Enviro Tech International is listed as an emerging player.
Does MicroCare have an API?
No public API is recorded for MicroCare.
What industry is MicroCare in?
MicroCare's product category is Specialty Industrial Cleaning Fluids. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAEAHAC, Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection, with a secondary code of CRADAKAH, Specialty Household Cleaners (Glass, Oven/Grill, Toilet, Descalers, Disinfectants). Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2842.