Chemtronics 1697 Data Sheet

CHEMTRONICS

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Technical Data Sheet

Flux-Off Lead-Free Flux Remover

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Flux-Off Lead-Free Flux Remover is an
extra strength solvent that removes heavy and
encrusted flux deposits resulting from high
temperature lead-free soldering applications.
This powerful cleaner quickly removes all
types of flux, oxide particles, dust, grease and
oil, and then evaporates quickly leaving no
residues.
 Removes R, RA, RMA, and No Clean

fluxes in lead-free and Tin/Lead
applications

 Non-corrosive, safe for metals
 Flammable
 Extra-strength, fast drying
 Removes encrusted, baked-on fluxes
 All-Way Spray valve - even sprays upside

down

 Available with BrushClean System
 RoHS compliant

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Flux-Off Lead-Free Flux Remover effectively cleans
flux residues from:

 Chip Carriers
 Heat Sinks
 Metal Housings and Chassis
 Printed Circuit Boards
 Plugs
 Relays and Contacts
 Sockets
 Surface Mount Device Pads
 Solenoids
 Switches

TDS # 1697

TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Flash Point
Evaporation Rate >1

(butyl acetate=1)
Specific Gravity 0.706

Appearance Clear, Colorless Liquid

Odor

Solubility in Water
Kauri-Butanol

(KB) Number
Shelflife 5 years

RoHS/WEEE
Status

COMPATIBILITY

Flux-Off
cleaner, should be tested on a non-critical area
to determine plastics compatibility prior to
use. Not recommended for ABS, acrylics,
polycarbonates, polystyrenes and PVC.

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Lead-Free Flux Remover, like any

-20F

Ethereal

Negligible
86

Material Compatibility

ABS Non-Compatible
Buna-N Non-Compatible
EPDM Excellent
Graphite Excellent
HDPE Excellent
LDPE Good
Lexan
Neoprene Fair
Noryl
Nylon 66
Cross-Linked PE Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
Polystyrene Non-Compatible
PVC Non-Compatible
Silicone Rubber Non-Compatible
Teflon
Viton

Non-Compatible

Non-Compatible
Excellent

Excellent
Non-Compatible

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
For industrial use only.
Read MSDS carefully prior to use.
Spray 4-6” from surface to clean. Wash parts

AVAILABILITY
ES1697 12 oz. Aerosol

ES897B 8 oz. BrushClean System
ES197 1 Gal. (3.7 L) Liquid

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA

CFC 0.0% VOC 51%
HCFC-141b
HCFC-225

CFC, HCFC-225, HCFC-141b, VOC, HFC, and nPB
percentages shown are the content by weight.

NOTE:

This information is believed to be accurate. It is
intended for professional end users having the skills
to evaluate and use the data properly. ITW
CHEMTRONICS
of the data and assumes no liability in connection
with damages incurred while using it.

from top to bottom, allowing the liquid to
flush away flux residue.

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Flux-Off

Lead-Free Flux Remover can be
used to remove all types of fluxes in batch
cleaning applications, including ultrasonic
systems specifically rated for use with
flammable solvents.

Chemtronics and Flux-Off are registered trademarks of
ITW Chemtronics. All rights reserved. BrushClean is a
trademark of ITW Chemtronics. All rights reserved.

0.0%

0.0%

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does not guarantee the accuracy

HFC

nPB

0.0%

0.0%