| Technical Information |
| Comparison of physical properties of Ensolv and Trichloroethylene |
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EnSolv |
Trichloroethylene |
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| Boiling Point °C |
70°C |
87°C |
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Evaporation Rate n-butyl
acetate = 1 ASTM-D35397 |
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4.5 |
3.0 |
| Kuari Butanol Value |
129
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129 |
| Specific Gravity @25°C |
1.31 |
1.46 |
| Viscosity @ 25°C cp |
0.49 |
0.55 |
| Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) |
143 |
68 |
| Vapour Density |
4.3 |
4.5 |
| Specific Heat |
0.27 |
0.23 |
| Latent Heat of vaporization (cal/gm) |
58.8 |
57.2 |
| Water Solubility (gm/100ml) |
0.25 |
0.1 |
| Surface Tension @ 20°C (Dynes/cm) |
26.1 |
32.0 |
| Dielectric Strength (volts) |
18,000 |
30,000 |
| Flammability Limits (vol%) |
3.8-9.5 |
11-5-27.2 |
| Flash Point Abel Closed Cup |
None |
None |
| Auto-decomposition Temperature (°C) |
400 |
420 |
| Global Warming Potential GWP |
0.031 |
No Data |
| Ozone Depletion Potential ODP |
0.005 |
0.0003 |
| Atmospheric Lifetime (days) |
24.7 |
10 |
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Relative evaporation rate of EnSolv
compared to a range of alternative cleaning solvents
compared to n-Butyl Acetate. Larger numbers signify faster evaporation rates |
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| Compatibility of EnSolv with Elastomers - Recommendations |
| Elastomer Material |
Elastomer Test |
Vapour degreaser Vapour Layer Test |
| NC = No Change, SC = Significant Change, MC = Moderate Change |
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| Acrylonitrile-Butadiene |
MC |
MC |
| Butadiene Nitrile |
NC |
NC |
| Butadiene Styrene |
NC |
NC |
| Butyl |
NC |
NC |
| Chloroprene |
NC |
NC |
| Chlorosulfonate Polyethylene |
NC |
NC |
| Epichlorohydrin 956 |
NC |
NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene |
NC |
NC |
| Ethylene-Propylene (Terpolymer) |
MC |
NC |
| Fluoroelastomer (“Viton A, B”) |
NC |
NC |
| Isobutylene-Isoprene (Butyl) |
MC |
MC |
| Natural Rubber |
SC |
SC |
| Perfluoroelastomer (“Chemraz”) |
NC |
NC |
| Polychloroprene (Neoprene) |
SC |
SC |
| Polyether Urethane |
NC |
NC |
| Polysiloxane (Silicone) |
NC |
MC |
| Polysulfide |
NC |
NC |
| Polyurethane |
NC |
MC |
| Vinyl-Methyl Siloxane |
NC |
NC |
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| Compatibility of EnSolv with Plastics - Recommendations |
| Plastic Material |
Acceptability Recommendations |
Incompatibility
Recommendations |
Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Test for 60 minutes |
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| ABS |
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X |
Incompatible |
| Acrylic |
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X |
Incompatible |
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Arlon (Polyether Ether Ketone) |
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X |
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Acceptable |
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Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride |
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X |
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Acceptable |
| Delrin |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Epoxy Resins |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Furane Resins |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Fluoroethylpropylene |
X |
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Acceptable |
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High Density Polyethylene |
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X |
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Acceptable |
| Ionomer Resin |
X |
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Acceptable |
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Kynar (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) |
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X |
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Acceptable |
| Lexan |
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X |
Acceptable |
| Methylmethacrylate |
X |
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Incompatible |
| Mylar |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Nylon |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Polyamide |
X |
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Acceptable |
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Polyethylene Terephtahalate |
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X |
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Acceptable |
| Polyoxymethylene |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Polypropylene |
X |
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Acceptable |
| Polystyrene |
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X |
Incompatible |
| Polyurethane |
X |
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Acceptable |
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Polyvinyl Chloride (Rigid, Pipe Compound) |
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X |
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Acceptable |
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Teflon (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) |
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X |
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Acceptable |
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X |
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Acceptable |
| Metal Specimens |
Corrosion Test |
Immersion Corrosion Test |
Immersion Corrosion Test |
Immersion Corrosion Test |
Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Corrosion Test |
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| Type |
Per Military Spec T81533A4.4.9 For vapour degreasers |
Samples Immersed for 2 weeks at 50°C 120°F |
Samples Immersed for 1 month at 50°C 120°F |
Samples Immersed for 2 months at 50°C 120°F |
Samples Immersed in vapour for 60 mins |
| Aluminium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Beryllium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Boron |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Naval Brass |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Bronze |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Carbon Steel |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Chromium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Copper |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Hastelloy-B |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Hastelloy-C |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Hastelloy-D |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Inconel |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| IronCast |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Iron, High Silicon |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Lead |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Magnesium |
Passed |
None |
None |
Trace |
None |
| Manganese |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Nickel |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Platinum |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Silver |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| 316 Stainless Steel |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Tin |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Titanium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Uranium |
Not Tested |
None |
None |
Trace |
Trace |
| Vanadium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Zinc |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Zirconium |
Passed |
None |
None |
None |
None |
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