CANTESCO will end manufacturing AS-16-A in April 2025. The EPA has issued a final timeline phasing out the use of methylene chloride in nearly all applications, including in welding anti-spatter products such as AS-16-A. This new rule is published in the Federal Register on July 8th 2024, setting the phase-out timeline. CANTESCO is providing a great alternative solvent based formulation that is available now, Click to view product! 

The CANTESCO Heavy Duty Solvent Based AS is a non-flammable, quick drying solvent based spray. It is resistant to heat for high temperature applications. The Material provides a uniform coating that prevents spatter build up on MIG nozzles, tips, fixtures and materials during welding applications.