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Benchtop cleaning fluids must meet a number of criteria to make them viable choices for workers to use. Worker safety is the paramount issue, topping all others. A proposed cleaner must have exceptionally good toxicity profiles due and preferably with no flashpoint. MicroCare offers a number of nonflammable choices which will help you lower costs and…

As noted elsewhere in this web site, MicroCare is proud to be one of the first companies in the industry to commercialize cleaning products using 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene which is also known by the CAS #156-60-5 but more commonly called “trans”.We often get inquiries about trans, mainly because it is such a new ingredient in many solvents.…

This article provides detailed instructions on efficiently cleaning flux residue from printed circuit boards (PCBs) for optimal functionality and reliability, including safety precautions, materials required, and cleaning methods. It introduces a specific product, VeriClean™ No Clean Flux Remover, for effective flux residue removal in electronics assembly and repair.Cleaning Flux with Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropyl Alcohol (IPA) has long been favored…

Cleaning strength is measured by the Kari-Butanol rating of the solvent, shown on MicroCare product specifications as the “Kb number.” (Some competitors do not offer Kb ratings on their products, which we find odd.) A rating of 20 or so is mild while anything over 70 is a aggressive solvent that will probably not be…

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…

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…