Lubri-Loy comparison guide

Review Lubri-Clean options for your CRC cleaning application

Get a cleaner recommendation built around your maintenance job. Share your current CRC SKU, what you're cleaning and the materials involved. We'll review the Lubri-Clean candidates and quote the current package for your application.

Two catalog-described cleaning approaches

Lubri-Clean Tri-Free — 16020TF

For a process that calls for a non-chlorinated, quick-drying cleaner, start your review with Tri-Free. Lubri-Loy's catalog describes residue-free cleaning and degreasing of metal parts with residual grease and soil.

Safety and compatibility: Non-chlorinated does not mean non-flammable. Tri-Free's current flammability classification has not been verified. Treat it as potentially flammable until a current exact-formula SDS is confirmed, and follow that document's ignition-control, ventilation and handling requirements. Do not select it for a non-flammable-cleaner requirement without current product-specific proof. Tri-Free's compatibility with sensitive plastics or electronics has not been established by the sources reviewed here. An old or demonstration SDS is not current safety evidence.

Lubri-Clean — 16020

For a cleaning process requiring a non-flammable product, review the current 16020 formula with our team. Lubri-Loy's catalog describes a non-flammable cleaner/degreaser with electrical-contact cleaning applications.

Application check: Confirm the current supplied formula's label, SDS, materials compatibility and electrical-use restrictions. The catalog's non-flammable description is not current hazard verification. A catalog description or dielectric-strength statement is not authorization for energized use or compatibility with every plastic.

Compare the exact products, not generic cleaner names

CRC QD Contact Cleaner 03130 compared with Lubri-Clean Tri-Free 16020TF
Selection factorCRC QD Contact Cleaner 03130Lubri-Clean Tri-Free 16020TF
Product identificationCRC item 1003407Lubri-Loy catalog 16020TF
Documented cleaning approachContact cleaner; CRC lists very-fast evaporation and plastic-safe performanceLubri-Loy catalogs a non-chlorinated, quick-drying, residue-free cleaner/degreaser for metal parts
Listed aerosol net contents11 wt oz14 oz in Lubri-Loy's aerosol catalog
FlammabilityCRC lists extremely flammable for 03130Current exact-formula classification unverified; obtain the current SDS and do not assume non-flammable
Compatibility decisionCRC lists plastic safe for 03130Sensitive-plastic/electronics compatibility is not established by the reviewed sources; check the exact materials

Different net contents are a purchasing input, not proof of more cleaning coverage or lower cost per job. Confirm the package being supplied.

CRC Lectra Clean 02018 compared with Lubri-Clean 16020
Selection factorCRC Lectra Clean 02018Lubri-Clean 16020
Product identificationCRC item 1003177Lubri-Loy catalog 16020
Documented cleaning approachCRC describes 02018 as an energized electrical parts degreaser; follow its exact label restrictionsCataloged cleaner/degreaser with electrical-contact cleaning applications; energized-use suitability is unverified
Flammability descriptionCRC lists no flash point; DOT description identifies non-flammable aerosolLubri-Loy catalog describes non-flammable cleaner; confirm current exact-formula label/SDS
Material-selection checkCRC lists not plastic safeConfirm exact-component compatibility before substitution
Package to quoteCRC lists 19 wt oz aerosolRequest current labeled net fill: live product page says 19 oz; aerosol catalog says 16 oz
Comparison note: These side-by-side manufacturer descriptions are not a verified cross-reference. The original historical 2012 interchange sheet was not available for review; its reported pairings are not treated as proof. No comparative cleaning or compatibility tests were available. Use current exact-product documents and OEM requirements to evaluate a substitute. CRC's own restrictions apply to its exact products and do not transfer to Lubri-Clean. Do not infer energized-use suitability from electrical-cleaner descriptions; follow de-energization and equipment procedures.

Sources: CRC QD specifications (opens in a new tab), CRC Lectra Clean specifications (opens in a new tab), Lubri-Loy aerosol catalog, printed p.5 (opens in a new tab), 16020 current product page. The catalog is descriptive evidence, not a current supplied-formula SDS.

Turn your cleaning requirements into a useful quote

Email the current CRC part number, net fill and case quantity. Tell us:

  • The soil you need to remove: grease, oil, dust or other contamination.
  • The surface materials, including plastics, coatings and elastomers.
  • Your electrical-maintenance procedures and process restrictions.
  • Expected usage, order quantity and delivery destination.

For brake-cleaning work, include the exact brake-cleaner SKU and application. General degreasing ability does not establish brake-system suitability.

Cleaner comparison FAQ

Can I replace QD on sensitive electronics with Tri-Free?

Not on these descriptions alone. CRC lists QD 03130 as plastic safe; equivalent sensitive-plastic and electronics compatibility has not been established for Tri-Free. Provide the exact materials and obtain current product-specific guidance.

Does Tri-Free's listed 14 oz mean lower cleaning cost than an 11 oz product?

Not necessarily. Formulation, application method, usable coverage, purchase quantity and delivered price determine value. Request a quote; no cost-per-job advantage has been established.

Which 16020 size should I compare?

Use the current label on the supplied package, confirmed in writing on your quote. The live product page and catalog list different fills.

Where can I request the latest SDS?

Visit product documents or email customercare@lubriloy.com with the catalog number and application.

CRC trademarks belong to their respective owners; no affiliation or endorsement is implied. Source review: November 8, 2026 (Eastern Time).