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What does PFAS stand for? PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, a broad chemical category of fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom.Why are PFAS called "forever chemicals"? PFAS are nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they degrade very slowly, leading to their accumulation in the environment, animals, and…

Jumbo sized flux removers were introduced by MicroCare VP Mike Jones, at APEX EXPO 2018.  The three new economy-size circuit board cleaners in aerosol packaging. These products now are in-stock and available to customers. These new products feature jumbo-sized aerosol packaging, which can deliver approximately 30% more solvent for only about 15% more money. This…

Inks are very tough to remove. The best place to start is to determine the type of ink. There are generally three types of inks commonly used: alcohol-based, solvent-based and soy-based. The best all-round ink remover used to be the ketone solvents, but their nasty aromas and questionable toxicity have forced most companies to phase…

MicroCare offers an enormous array of different cleaning chemistries, tailored to different applications. Meanwhile, Japan has stringent new rules about the importation of global warming substances, trying to prevent rising ocean levels, so not every MicroCare product is acceptable in that country. Your best choices are the low-GWP products from MicroCare. These include: Polar Flux…

Streaks or spots of white residues left behind on PCBs are often indicators of using an improper cleaning solvent or flux remover.To select a PCB cleaning fluid or flux remover to remove the white residues, use this very simplified progression from the mildest cleaners to the strongest. Starting with the mildest cleaner is recommended since it…

White residues are the bane of the electronics industry. The white residues themselves usually (but not always) are salts, which are the “activators” in the fluxes. When these salts meet heat or other chemicals, white residues can result. These residues can corrode delicate circuits. There are dozens of different possible sources — the boards, the…

Water-soluble fluxes are also called organic acid (OA) fluxes. These are fluxes primarily composed of organic materials other than rosin or resin. Water-soluble fluxes and pastes provide good soldering results and bright solder joints because they are highly activated fluxes. This means they have good wetting action and a strong ability to prepare a clean surface for…

Some PCB makers are using the dip-and-brush method to clean circuit boards during rework and repair. However this process doesn't allow you to easily rinse contamination off the PCBs after they are scrubbed.Other companies use high-pressure aerosols to blast the contamination off the board, but that often wastes cleaning fluid due to overspray.At MicroCare, we think…

At MicroCare, nothing is more important than safety. An important part of a strong safety program is understanding “toxicity ratings” for chemicals. This FAQ explains toxicity ratings and suggests how savvy engineers can use this information to improve safety in their facility.What is a Good Score?In the solvent world, chemists measure chemical safety in terms…