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?

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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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Q.  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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Q.  Which Solvent Dries the Fastest?

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FAQ 35 -- The fastest-drying solvent made by MicroCare is the Fiber Connector Cleaner II (#MCC-FCC03M). Engineered for cleaning inside fiber optic alignment sleeves, it dries extremely quickly to minimize solvent entrapment. For electronics, the fastest-drying solvent is PowerClean (#MCC-PW2).

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Q.  Which Solvents Can I Take on a Commercial Aircraft?

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FAQ 107 -- MicroCare has six TravelSAFE™ cleaners which are approved for transport on commercial aircraft: a degreaser, a defluxer and a contact cleaner, plus three cleaners for optical and photonics applications.

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Q.  What Is TravelSAFE Packaging and Why Is It Important?

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TravelSAFE products save money because the packaging allows the high-purity solvent to be shipped by air or ocean without the delays and expenses of shipping hazardous materials. Typical applications will be in capital equipment, telecoms, airlines, oil fields and security.

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Q.  What Is the Triton™ Three-Way Dispenser and Why Is It Important?

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FAQ 129 -- The Triton™ dispenser is a patented, 3-way dispensing "cap" used on all the TravelSAFE™ solvents from MicroCare. This cap enhances the usefulness of the solvent through improved cleaning, faster cleaning, reduced waste, and three different ways to dispense the solvent.

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Q.  What Is the Best Replacement for Methanol when Cleaning Optical Devices?

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FAQ 132 -- The best choice is MicroCare's Precision Optical Cleaner (#MCC-POC). It's safe for substrates and coatings and is packaged in the convenient Triton™ 3-way dispenser TravelSAFE™ pump sprays.

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