Name

TBF Environmental Technology

Legal name

TBF Environmental Inc.

Website

https://tbfenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Solvent Products: TBF Environmental generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of VOC-compliant industrial solvent products. The company sells a portfolio of seven green solvents (AviSol 100, TergoSol, EkaSol 1, ZemaSol, KradaSol, BerdeSol, ShiraSol) to industrial manufacturers and solvent users who need to replace traditional toxic solvents while maintaining regulatory compliance and product performance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TBF Environmental Technology is a research, development, and manufacturing company that creates, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of seven VOC-compliant, HAPs-free green solvents designed to replace traditional organic solvents such as MEK, acetone, xylene, toluene, hexane, and heptane. The products are engineered to match the evaporation rates and solvency performance of the conventional solvents they replace while contributing zero or ultra-low VOC emissions, enabling industrial manufacturers to meet stringent environmental regulations.

Product overview

TBF Environmental Technology is a research and development company that creates, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of seven VOC-compliant, HAPs-free green solvents designed to replace traditional organic solvents. The product portfolio includes: AviSol 100™ (replaces Acetone and MEK), TergoSol™ (replaces Acetone in precision cleaning), EkaSol 1™ (replaces MEK), ZemaSol™ (replaces Xylene, Toluene, PCBTF and TBAc), ShiraSol™ (replaces Mineral Spirits and slow-evaporating solvents), KradaSol™ (replaces Hexane), and BerdeSol™ (replaces Heptane). These solvents are designed for industrial cleaning, formulation, and manufacturing applications with ultra-low or zero VOC content and very low Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) values, enabling customers to meet stringent environmental regulations while maintaining solvent performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AviSol 100: Alternative to Acetone and MEK with higher flash point and superior toxicity profile, effective cleaner and degreaser with Ultra Low VOC and MIR.
• ZemaSol
• ShiraSol
• EkaSol 1
• KradaSol
• BerdeSol
• TergoSol

Products and services

• AviSol 100 A 100% biodegradable solvent alternative to Acetone and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) with higher flash point and superior toxicity profile. Considered Zero-VOC in 49 states and Ultra-Low VOC in SCAQMD (2.82 g/L). Designed for precision cleaning applications and effective as a cleaner and degreaser.
• ZemaSol A safe, effective replacement for Xylene, Toluene, Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF), and Tertiary Butyl Acetate (TBAc). Designed as a diluent for paints, coatings, polymers, inks, adhesives, resins, and silicone sealants. First hydrocarbon solvent in over 20 years certified by SCAQMD as a Clean Air Solvent. Zero VOC across the United States and Canada.
• ShiraSol A Zero VOC co-solvent designed to replace slow-evaporating aliphatic, aromatic, and ketone solvents including Mineral Spirits, Aromatic 100, Cyclohexane, Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK), Perchloroethylene, and Butyl Acetate. Effective in formulation of paints, stains, coatings, varnishes, wood preservatives, lacquers, asphalt products, inks, adhesives, and elastomers. SCAQMD certified Clean Air Solvent.
• EkaSol 1 A safe, effective, efficient and cost-effective alternative for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Considered Zero-VOC in 49 states and Ultra-Low VOC in SCAQMD (2.66 g/L). Comprised of 77% exempt material per Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and NPRI. Suitable for formulation and cleaning systems including insecticides, laundry starches, surface preparation, and general/heavy duty degreasing.
• KradaSol A Zero VOC solvent alternative for Hexane. May be used as a primary or co-solvent to replace n-Butyl Acetate. SCAQMD certified Clean Air Solvent. Very low Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) value of 0.062. Applications include rubber cement, varnishes, automotive cleaning agents (degreasers), brake cleaners, and printing cleaners.
• BerdeSol A Zero VOC, safe and effective alternative for Heptane. SCAQMD certified Clean Air Solvent. Very low Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) value of 0.047. Used as a co-solvent for waterproofing compounds, automotive polishes, and is easy to distill and recycle.
• TergoSol A 100% biodegradable, safe replacement for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) and Acetone in precision cleaning applications. Considered Zero-VOC in 49 states and Ultra-Low VOC in SCAQMD (2.82 g/L). Evaporates quickly, leaves no surface residue, and is ideal for cleaning and preparing surfaces prior to painting. SMI Labs certified for Boeing BAC 5750 Solvent Cleaning and approved for aerospace applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZemaSol reduces viscosity of epoxy resins from 100% to 60-50% rapidly using minimal solvent, enabling efficient formulation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilot Chemical Company: Pilot Chemical is a privately held specialty chemical manufacturer producing surfactants, antimicrobials, and specialty chemistries for industrial cleaning, paints, and coatings. Comparable to TBF as a focused specialty chemical supplier serving industrial cleaning and formulation end markets with regulatory-driven products.
• Elevance Renewable Sciences: Elevance produces bio-based specialty chemicals including renewable solvents for coatings, cleaning, and personal care from natural oils. Directly comparable to TBF as a specialty green-chemistry company replacing petroleum-derived solvents with bio-based alternatives for industrial formulators.
• Florida Chemical Company: Florida Chemical Company produces d-limonene and citrus-based solvents for industrial cleaning, degreasing, and paint stripping applications. Comparable to TBF as a smaller specialty solvent manufacturer replacing conventional organic solvents with lower-toxicity alternatives for industrial users.
• Vertec Biosolvents: Vertec Biosolvents manufactures bio-based and environmentally preferred solvent alternatives for industrial applications including paints, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning. Directly comparable to TBF as a small specialty green-solvent producer targeting VOC reduction in industrial formulations.

Broad incumbents

• Solvay: Solvay is a global specialty chemical company producing solvents and intermediates for industrial applications including coatings and cleaning, with growing focus on sustainable chemistry. Comparable to TBF in serving industrial solvent end markets, though at much larger scale and across broader geographies.
• Stepan Company: Stepan is a specialty chemical manufacturer producing surfactants, polymers, and specialty products for industrial cleaning, paints, and personal care. Comparable to TBF as a specialty chemical supplier serving industrial cleaning and formulation markets, though with a much broader product portfolio.
• Dow Chemical: Dow is one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers, producing conventional solvents including glycol ethers, acetates, and hydrocarbons used in paints, coatings, and industrial cleaning. Comparable to TBF as a supplier of industrial solvents, though Dow operates at massive scale with much broader product portfolios and global reach.
• BASF: BASF is a global chemical major with an extensive solvents portfolio and growing sustainable chemistry offerings including VOC-reduced and bio-based alternatives. Comparable to TBF as a solvent supplier to industrial formulators, though BASF serves this market from a vastly larger scale and broader product range.
• Eastman Chemical: Eastman manufactures specialty solvents and additives for coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning applications, including products positioned for regulatory compliance. Comparable to TBF as a specialty solvent producer serving industrial formulators, though Eastman operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Solugen: Solugen produces bio-based specialty chemicals from plant-derived feedstocks for industrial applications including cleaning, degreasing, and water treatment. Comparable to TBF as an emerging player developing green-chemistry alternatives to conventional industrial solvents and cleaners, though with a different feedstock base.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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