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Trial Number 0

Trial Purpose:

Information request

Date Run:

08/09/2000

Experiment Procedure:

SUBSTRATE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
REQUEST: A company that screen prints with solvent inks uses MEK to clean the equipment in a cold immersion tank or by hand depending on the size of the part to be cleaned. They are desiring minimal change
to the process, but a substitute for MEK.

Trial Results:

RESPONSE: Using the lab’s Effective Test Conditions and Industrial Cleaning Survey Directory databases, the query yielded the following information. Three tables of results were generated, Table 1 from actual client testing, Table 2 from generic laboratory testing, and Table 3 from vendor supplied information without SCL evaluation.

Table 1. Effective Test Condition Results

SCL # Substrate Process Manufacturer Product Classification
97-538-02-2 SS MANUAL T-SQUARE HTF 60 Semi-Aqueous Terpene
97-538-02-2 SS MANUAL T-SQUARE HTF 50 Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-559-01-1 AL-OXIDE IMMERSION US POLYCHEM DE-OX 007 Alkaline Aqueous
98-559-01-1 AL-OXIDE IMMERSION Oakite Products Inproclean 3800 Alkaline Aqueous
98-559-03-2 AL-OXIDE ULTRASONICS  Oakite Products Inproclean 3800 Alkaline Aqueous
96-423-02-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION MACDERMID ND 17 Alkaline Aqueous
96-423-02-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION MIRACHEM MIRACHEM 500 Alkaline Aqueous
98-559-04-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION Oakite Products Inproclean 3800 Alkaline Aqueous
98-559-04-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION CHRISAL USA SUPER CMF 240 Alkaline Aqueous
98-571-02-2 AL MANUAL AG ENVIRONMENTAL  SOY GOLD 1000 Soy Methyl Ester
98-571-02-2 AL MANUAL Oakite Products Inproclean 4000 T Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-571-02-2 AL MANUAL BUCKEYE SHOPMASTER Alkaline Aqueous
98-571-03-2 AL MANUAL T-SQUARE HTF 50 Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-571-03-2 AL MANUAL Oakite Products Inproclean 4000 T Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL EXXON AROMATIC 100 SOLVENT
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL AG ENVIRONMENTAL SOY GOLD 1000 Soy Methyl Ester
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL ENVIROSOLUTIONS BIO-T MAX Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL FINGER LAKES 1/1/02  
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL INLAND TECHNOLOGY  EP 921  
98-682-01-2 SS MANUAL T-SQUARE HTF 60 Semi-Aqueous Terpene
98-682-03-4 SS MANUAL ENVIROSOLUTIONS BIO-T MAX Semi-Aqueous Terpene
00-7123-01-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION Envirosolutions, Inc. BIO T MAX Semi-Aqueous Terpene
00-7123-01-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION Oakite Products Inproclean 4000 T Semi-Aqueous Terpene
00-7123-01-2 PLASTIC IMMERSION Valtech Corporation Valtron SP2250-2LF  Alkaline Aqueous
00-7123-07-4 SS IMMERSION SWR CORP SWR ONE Alkaline Aqueous
00-7123-08-4 SS WIPE OAKITE PRODUCTS Inproclean 4000 T Semi-Aqueous Terpene
00-7123-08-4 SS WIPE Envirosolutions, Inc. BIO T MAX Semi-Aqueous Terpene
00-7123-07-4 SS WIPE SWR CORP SWR ONE Alkaline Aqueous

Table 2. Non-Client Testing Results

SCL Trial Number Company Name Product Name Classification Efficiency
00-SS-IK-IS-4-3 Warren Chemical Co Sea Wash Dispersant Alkaline Aqueous 88
00-CU-IK-IS-2-12 MacDermid ND LF Supreme Alkaline Aqueous 105
00-CU-IK-IS-2-12 Chem-Tech Int Green Thunder Alkaline Aqueous 102
00-SS-IK-IS-4-14 Warren Chemical Co Sea Wash Dispersant Alkaline Aqueous 99
00-SS-IK-IS-4-15 Calgon Corporation Geo-Guard 4017 Alkaline Aqueous 100
00-SS-IK-IS-1-11 Master Chemical Corp Trim Rinse 100 Alkaline Aqueous 92
00-SS-IK-IS-3-37 Kyzen Corp Misprint Adhesive Remover Cyclic hyrdocarbon 104
CAS # cleaned: 67-63-0, 8004-87-3, 64-17-5, 123-86-4, 71-36-3, 9004-70-0  
00-SS-IK-IS-3-41 US Polychem Polyspray Jet 790 C Alkaline Aqueous 93
CAS # cleaned: 8004-87-3      
00-IK-BR-IM-4-49 Finger Lakes Resineater terpene 88
CAS # cleaned: 64-17-5, 67-63-0, 8004-87-3, 123-86-4, 71-36-3, 9004-70-0    

Table 3. Industrial Cleaning Survey: Directory of Vendors Results

Name Product Name
AJ Associates Dynadet
Albemarle Corp Abzol Cleaners
Alconox, Inc. Det-O-Jet
AW Chesterton 278 Super Solv
Blue Wave Ultrasonics Dirt-Lum 603 Powdered Detergent
Blue Wave Ultrasonics Dirt-Strip 606 Powdered Detergent
Broco Products Inc. Broco OC-HDD
Brulin Corporation Brulin 1696 PNC
Buckeye International Shopmaster
Buckeye International Shopmaster FF
Buckeye International Shopmaster LPH
By*Pas & Star Cleaning By*Pas #1500
By*Pas & Star Cleaning Star Cleaning Miracle # 50
Calgon Corporation SC 844
Calgon Corporation SMS 206 K
Calgon Corporation SMS 9706
Chrisal USA, Inc. Super CMF 240
Drummond American Keynote
Dynamold Solvents, Inc. DS-104
Dynamold Solvents, Inc. DS-108
Dynamold Solvents, Inc. DS-801
Ecolink Pinnacle
Envirosolutions, Inc. Bio T Max
Envirosolutions, Inc. Bio T V-50
Envirosolutions, Inc. Green Stuff (6325)
Envirosolutions, Inc. Neutral Green (8020)
Envirosolutions, Inc. SOLSAFE 245
Gemtek Products SC 1000
Gemtek Products SC Supersolve
Hazwell International Biosolve
Hotsy Cleaning Systems Hotsy Tub & Pressure Wash
International Products Micro 90
Kyzen Corporation Metalnox 6304
New Pig Corporation New Pig Degreaser
Northern Products, Inc. Necco Super Cleaner
Oakite Products Inproclean 3800
Oakite Products Inproclean 4000 T
Purac America, Inc. Purasolv Els
Safe Science All Purpose (Industrial)
Safe Science Concrete/Graffiti (Industrial)
Safe Science Engine Degreaser (Industrial)
Savogran HD-34 Cleaner Degreaser
Savogran Safety-Solve
Savogran SI #3 Coating Remover
Savogran SI #8 Coating Remover
Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser
Simple Green Industrial Strength Cleaner
Simple Green Simple GreenD Disinfectant
Sky Products Co., Inc. Cleaner #10
Solvent Kleene, Inc. D-Greeze 1000
Solvent Kleene, Inc. D-Greeze 500 LO
Soy Envrinonmental Soy Clean
System One Tech QSOL-100
System One Tech QSOL-110
System One Tech QSOL-200
System One Tech QSOL-220
Tarksol, Inc. Tarksol Biosoy 60
Tarksol, Inc. Tarksol HTF-90
Tarksol, Inc. Tarksol NPB
Tarksol, Inc. Tarksol Polystrip
Today & Beyond Beyond-2001
Today & Beyond Beyond-2002
Today & Beyond Beyond-2003
Today & Beyond Beyond-2004
Today & Beyond Beyond-2005
Today & Beyond Beyond-2006
Today & Beyond Beyond-2007
Tower Products, Inc Tower 270 Cleaner Conc
U.S. Polychem Corp. Hydropurge 36
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem 2000 P
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem A 2000 XS
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem Acra Strip 600
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem Aquaspat Ti
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem DE-144
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem DEOX - 007
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem Hydropurge 21
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem Hydropurge 36 XS
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem Hydropurge XS-790
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem PW-147
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem QS-85 LO
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polychem RCC-25
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polyspray Jet 790 C
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polyspray Jet 790 P
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polyspray Jet 790 XS
U.S. Polychem Corp. Polyspray Jet ST-21
Valtech Corporation Valtron SP 2201
Valtech Corporation Valtron SP 2270
Valtech Corporation Valtron SP 2700-KB
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 203
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 212
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 235
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 236
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 238
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 257
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 282
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 282 GF
W.R. Grace & Co. Daraclean 283
Warren Chemical Co Sea-Wash Cleaner
Watson Technical Drain Away
Watson Technical Watson Formula 7000
Westford Chemical Corp  Biosolve

Success Rating:

Technology Transfer.

Conclusion:

Cleaning projects vary from case-to-case.  To obtain more detailed information about any of the listed trials, have the SCL # ready when contacting the lab at (978)934-3133.

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