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Boiling Point
141°F Initial
Solubility in Water
20%
Specific Gravity
0.70
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1) >1
Surface Tension
(dynes/cm @21.6°C)
17.3
Flash Point (TCC)
-20.0°F
Kauri-Butanol (KB) Number 50
VOC* Content: Aerosol Liquid
Federal 75% 100%
RoHS Compliant
TDS # 1035
CHEMTRONICS
Technical Data Sheet
Flux-Off Rosin Flux Remover
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Flux-Off Rosin formulation is a f ast
drying aerosol tha t quic kly a nd c ompletely
removes R , R MA, R A, a nd sy nthetic f lux
residue. W ith its low sur face te nsion a nd
superior wetting pr operties, F lux-Off
removes ha rmful r esidues in tight tolerance
areas.
Removes R, RMA, RA, and synthetic flux
residues
Penetrates hard to reach areas
Evaporates quickly
Leaves no residue
Removes oil, gr ease, ionic a nd non-ionic
residues
Has low odor
Non-corrosive formulation
Contains no CFCs or HCFCs
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Flux-Off
Rosin removes flux residues and
cleans:
Chip Carriers
Heat Sinks
Plugs
Printed Circuit Boards
Relays
Sockets
Surface Mount Device Pads
Switches
Rosin
TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
CARB 75% 100%
SCAQMD 603 g/L 720 g/L
Shelflife Aerosols 5 years
Liquids 2 years after opening
*Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) information is calculated on a
weight basis using the VOC definition of California Air Resources
Board (CARB) Consumer Product Regulations, South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 102 and the Federal
definition published in 40 CFR 51.100(s).
COMPATIBILITY
Flux-Off Rosin is generally compatible with
most materials used in the e lectronics
industry. With a ny c leaning a gent
compatibility solve nt/component m ust be
determined on a non-critical area prior to use.
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Material
Compatibility
ABS
Good
Buna-N
Good
EPDM
Poor
Graphite
Excellent
HDPE
Excellent
Kynar
Fair
LDPE
Fair
Lexan
Fair
Neoprene
Non-Compatible
Noryl
Good
Nylon 66
Excellent
Cross-Linked PE
Excellent
Polypropylene
Good
Polystyrene
Not recommended
PVC
Good
Silicone Rubber
Not recommended
Teflon
Excellent
Viton
Excellent
Performance
Product Required for Rosin Removal
Flux-Off Rosin
101
Conventional Flux Remover
3673
Flux-Off Rosin
4.0
Conventional Flux Remover
0.3
HCFC-141b
HCFC-225
None
None
HFC
nPB
Aerosol -Yes
None
(mg solvent used to remove 1 mg rosin flux)
Rosin Removal Rate (mg / in2 sec.)
AVAILABILITY
ES1035 10 oz. Aerosol
ES1035 10 oz. BrushClean Aerosol
ES835B 5 oz. BrushClean Aerosol
ES135 1 gallon Liquid
ES535 5 gallon Liquid
ES5535 53 gallon Liquid
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (H CFCs) a re re gulated under t he Montreal Protocol
as Class II ozone depleting substances. HCFC-141b is no longer produced in the
US u nder th is l egislation. H CFC-225 i s p lanned f or production phase-out in
2015. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are not currently regulated.
EPA h as l isted n -propyl b romide ( nPB) a s a n acceptable alternative to ozone
depleting substances in metal, precision, and electronics cleaning under Section
612 of the Clean Air Act.
NOTE: This information i s believed to be accurate.
It i s i ntended f or pr ofessional e nd us ers ha ving the
skills t o e valuate a nd us e t he data properly.
CHEMTRONICS does n ot guarantee t he accuracy of
the data and assumes n o lia bility in connection w ith
damages incurred while using it.
Chemtronics and Flux-Off are registered trademarks of
Chemtronics. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks h erein are t rademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
For industrial use only.
Read MSDS carefully prior to use.
Spray 4-6” from surface to clean. Wash parts from
top to bottom, allowing the liquid to flush away dirt
and dissolved grease. For precise application use
attached extension tube. Product is Flammable - Do
not use near sources of ignition and energized
equipment.
TECHNICAL & APPLICATION
ASSISTANCE
Chemtronics provides a t echnical hot line t o a nswer
your technical and application related questions. The
toll free number is: 1-800-TECH-401.
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