Vitrex-CA
Ultra-Low VOC De-Fluxer
Vitrex-CA is a specially
designed low-VOC, MEA-free aqueous blend designed for optimum performance on
reflowed solder pastes (no-clean, rosin, lead-free), tacky fluxes, and uncured
adhesives. Unlike other chemistries that produce dull solder joints,
Vitrex-CA produces exceptionally brilliant (shinny) surfaces. Vitrex-CA is an
“all temperature” product, providing effective cleaning results at operating
temperatures between 110oF–160oF (43oC - 71oC).
Vitrex-CA is a non-flammable, low VOC, low-foam, non-corrosive chemical.
Vitrex-CA is extremely cost effective with no sump-side additives required and
a long bath life.
Compatibility:
Vitrex-CA is multi-metal safe for use on yellow metals, aluminum, ferrous
and composites in addition to most precious metals. It is safe to use with
PVDF, Kalrez®, Teflon and ceramic elastomers and filters, while it is best used
in polypropylene or stainless equipment.
Hints for Successful Use:
·
Effective at
all-temperatures, performance is optimum at 110-160°F (43oC - 71oC).
·
Vitrex-CA should
be used as received (100%) when used with ultrasonics.
·
For a mirror
finish on your solder bumps, rinse with deionized (DI) or reverse osmosis (RO)
water.
·
Dry parts with
hot or circulating air.
·
Concentration,
temperature and time should be optimized for the parts and equipment involved.
·
Lead-free and
high temp. re-flow soils may require higher concentrations for optimum effectiveness.
Rinsing and Drying:
·
• Use deionized
(DI) or reverse osmosis (RO) water to minimize dendridic growth.
·
• Keep rinses
fresh, monitoring by conductivity or resistivity. Recycle.
·
• Inspect
nozzles and equipment regularly. Repair and maintain as needed.
Bath Life:
Bath life studies show high loading capacity. This
equates to long tank life, low maintenance costs and reduced waste generation
and chemical consumption.
Maintenance Methods:
Vitrex-CA
concentration should be monitored and maintained on a routine and regular basis
depending on tank use. Aqueous Technologies can assist you with this. Best
results are obtained with a titration kit available from Aqueous Technologies.
Environmental, Health
and Safety:
Vitrex-CA is a biodegradable aqueous solution with less than 25 g/L VOC
at 13%. It contains no CFC’s or HAP’s. It is non-flammable and
non-corrosive. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more
information.
Storage and Handling:
All ingredients in
this product are TSCA listed. It is a non-flammable, non-corrosive liquid
containing 2-aminoethanol. Packaged in polyethylene containers,
Vitrex-CA, with the seal unbroken, has a suggested shelf-life of one year.
Availability:
Vitrex-CA is available commercially in one (1) gallon, five (5) gallon
and 55 gallon containers.
Typical Physical and
Chemical Properties:
|
Appearance
Clear
|
amber
liquid
|
pH 100%
|
10.0-11.0
|
|
Odor
Mild
|
amine
|
pH 10%
|
9.9-10.9
|
|
Specific
Gravity
|
1.04
|
VOC
|
13%
< 25 g/L
|
Suggested Process Parameters:
|
Process
Type
|
Concentration Range
|
Temperature Range
|
Rinse/Dry
|
|
Spray;
In-line
|
5-30%
|
110-160 °F
|
DI/Air
|
|
Spray;
Batch
|
5-30%
|
110-160 °F
|
DI/Air
|
|
Immersion,
Agitation
|
5-100%
|
amb-130 °F
|
DI/Air
|
|
Immersion,
Soak
|
5-100%
|
amb-130 °F
|
DI/Air
|
|
Immersion,
Ultrasonics
|
100%
|
amb-120 °F
|
DI/Air
|
|
Manual
Wipe
|
5-100%
|
ambient
|
Optional
|
|
The above
conditions are meant to be starting ranges. Process parameters may be
increased or decreased as needed depending on the specific parts and soils
involved. Your Aqueous Technologies Sales Representative can assist you
in optimizing your process
|
Vitrex-CA is available in
five gallon (18.9 liter) and fifty-five gallon (208 liter) containers.
