Frequently Asked Questions on Industrial Cleaning Products
MicroCare is a world leader in precision cleaning, coating and lubricating. Over the years we've developed a body of knowledge about these process and products that is second-to-none. Some of that expertise is included here, in hundreds of different FAQs about chemistries, contamination, cleaning processes and environmental issues. Example of FAQs: 1. What Is "Flash Point" and Why Is It Important? 2. What is an Azeotrope? Why Are They Important? 3.Which Cleaner is Best at Removing Conformal Coatings? Search Frequently Asked QuestionsJust type your phrase or cleaning problem in the space on the right labeled Key Word, and click on the "Search" button. (NOTE: YOU MUST CLICK ON "SEARCH" -- Not just hit "enter".) Alternatively, you can ask for information just about your Application (e.g., "Flux Remover" or "Fiber Optics") or, most specifically, select a certain MicroCare Product and only the FAQs that mention that product will be displayed. For the broadest search, use the fewest words or phrases. More Questions? Contact usIf, after reviewing these FAQs you still have questions, please call us or email us and we'll reply back to you right away. Note
These FAQs include references to products from many companies. Please note the following trademarks: The terms "Vertrel" , "Freon", and "Krytox" are all registered trademarks of DuPont Corp. and used with permission. "Genesolv" is a registered trademark of Honeywell Corp. "Lenium", "Axarel" and "Bioact" are registered trademarks of Petroferm Inc. "Ionox" is a registered trademark of Kyzen Corp. "Novec" is a registered trademark of 3M Corp.
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What Is a Toxicity Rating (PEL, TLV, AEL)? Which Solvent Is the Safest (Has the Least Toxicity)?
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FAQ 29 -- It probably is VeriClean™. This is a remarkable and very safe solvent. The MSDS sheet for the raw material says "No first aid should be required." You don't get much safer than that.
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Which Cleaner Works Best on Light Grease, Oils and other Lubricants?
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FAQ 43 -- For a fast-drying choice, PowerClean™ is your best choice. For soaking parts in a degreaser, try the Reflow Oven Cleaner; another choice is the ExPoxy™ Remover.
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Which Solvent Is the Best Stencil Cleaner?
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FAQ 46 -- Our BGA Stencil Cleaner (#MCC-BGA) is a nonflammable, strong, environmentally safe, and cost-effective choice that works great...
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Which Cleaners Can I Use in California?
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FAQ 52 -- This is a very complex question, but the short answer would be either LubriClean™ (#MCC-DC2) or VeriClean™ (#MCC-DC1). There are other possibilities, but the details are intricate.
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Do You Have Any Solvents Which Work in Ultrasonic Tanks or Dip Tanks?
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FAQ 58 -- For situations requiring a simple dip tank equipped with ultrasonics, such as the stencil cleaners made by JNJ Industries, SmartSonic and others, try MicroCare's BGA Stencil Cleaner (#MCC-BGA) or the Reflow Oven Cleaner (#MCC-ROC).
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Do You Have Stencil Cleaning Products for Manual Stencil Printers?
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FAQ 69 -- MicroCare offers three options for manual stencil printers: lint-free wipes made from the same paper as our stencil roll wipes, four types of presaturated wipes soaked with our most popular solvents, and lastly refillable pump sprays of our BGA Stencil Cleaner.
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What Solvent Can I Use in My Stencil Cleaning Machine?
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FAQ 89 -- MicroCare's BGA Stencil Cleaner (#MCC-BGA) is your best choice.
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Do I Need Gloves When Working With Any of the MicroCare Solvents?
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FAQ 115 -- While casual and intermittent skin contact with most of the MicroCare solvents does not represent a significant health risk, wearing gloves is certainly is a good practice, especially if skin contact is likely and prolonged.
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What's the Best Solvent for Cleaning "No Clean" Solders and Pastes?
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FAQ 118 -- There are two excellent choices for "no clean" materials: either Flux Remover C (#MCC-FRC) or VeriClean™ (#MCC-DC1) will perform great on almost any of them.
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Do I Need to Preclean Boards Before Stencil Printing, to Minimize Problems with Lint, Dust and Fingerprints?
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FAQ 123 -- Most companies do not pre-clean their boards before soldering, assuming the boards to be clean and fingerprint-free. However, if your yields are not as high as they should be (95%++) then pre-cleaning in a water-based solvent such as MicroCare's “BGA Stencil Cleaner" (#MCC-BGA) is a good option.
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What's the best choice to clean the solder paste off a mis-printed board?
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If you're going only a few boards, use the Economy Stencil Wipes (#MCC-MLCW) from MicroCare. If the volumes are higher or you want to clean in a dip-tank board cleaner, use the BGA Stencil Cleaner (#MCC-BGA) which offers faster cleaning with a low-aroma, nonflammable solvent.
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Do You Have Any Certification to Prove Your Products Are Not Hazardous?
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FAQ 145 -- No, we don't have a specific or standardized "cert" about hazards and safety. Customers should read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets to make their own informed decisions.
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Does wiping off the solder paste from a mis-printed board before machine cleaning help to improve the cleaning process?
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FAQ 170 -- Yes it does, and the better the pre-cleaning the better the finished board will print.
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