NEWSFLASH   CONTENTS Homepage Mission Statement In Safe Hands Ensolv Assured Technical Information European Distributors FAQs Links / Affiliates   EUROPEAN MSDS Request an MSDS   TOPICS Breathtaking Bias or Responsible Guidance? Be vigilant when making degreasing choices Vapour degreasing and cleaning guide for safe usage EnSolv chemistry gains SNAP approval Are you using flammable solvents for vapour degreasing? Regulatory Misinformation Still Flourishes Specialise or Fail: A Clear Choice Human cell bioassay comparative study EnSolv Roadshow Highly Commended Solvent Emissions Directive Unibund system now available Legislation and Solvent cleaning - how it affects you in Europe Critical cleaning in the Aerospace Industry Aviation Specialists Appointed Testing by Boeing successful Testing and Approvals for Ensolv® Use of Trike may bear a heavy cost   MEDIA NEW -  EnSolv Roadshow DVD available FREE   CONTACT Telephone - 020 8281 6370 info@ensolv-europe.com     Technical Information Comparison of physical properties of Ensolv and 1,1,1, Trichloroethane   EnSolv 1,1,1, Trichloroethane       Boiling Point °C / °F 69°C / 156°F 74°C / 165°F   Evaporation Rate n-butyl acetate = 1 ASTM-D3539 7 4.5 5.6 Specific Gravity / 25°C 1.31 1.32 Viscosity / 25°C 0.49 0.79 Vapour Pressure / 20°C (torr) 110 100 Specific Heat / 25°C 0.27 0.25 Latent Heat of Vaporization (cal/g) 58.8 57.5 Water Solubility (g / 100ml) 0.25 0.07 Surface Tension / 20°C (dynes / cm 25.9 25.6 Dielectric Strength in Volts 18,000 23,000 Flash Point TCC (°C) ASTM-D-3828 None None Flammability Limits (vol%) 4.6 – 8.5 7.5 – 12.5 Decomposition >400°C 200°C Global Warming Potential (GWP) 0.00005 – 0.0002 >1.0 Banned by USEPA Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) -0.006 – 0.026 >0.1 Banned by USEPA Atmospheric Lifetime ~ 11 days Many years Banned by USEPA       Relative evaporation rate of EnSolv compared to a range of alternative cleaning solvents compared to n-Butyl Acetate. Larger numbers signify faster evaporation rates Compatibility of EnSolv with Elastomers - Recommendations Elastomer Material Elastomer Test Vapour degreaser Vapour Layer Test NC = No Change, SC = Significant Change, MC = Moderate Change       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       Compatibility of EnSolv with Plastics - Recommendations Plastic Material Acceptability Recommendations Incompatibility Recommendations Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Test for 60 minutes         ABS   X Incompatible Acrylic   X Incompatible   Arlon (Polyether Ether Ketone) X   Acceptable   Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride X   Acceptable Delrin X   Acceptable Epoxy Resins X   Acceptable Furane Resins X   Acceptable Fluoroethylpropylene X   Acceptable   High Density Polyethylene X   Acceptable Ionomer Resin X   Acceptable   Kynar (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) X   Acceptable Lexan   X Acceptable Methylmethacrylate X   Incompatible Mylar X   Acceptable Nylon X   Acceptable Polyamide X   Acceptable   Polyethylene Terephtahalate X   Acceptable Polyoxymethylene X   Acceptable Polypropylene X   Acceptable Polystyrene   X Incompatible Polyurethane X   Acceptable   Polyvinyl Chloride (Rigid, Pipe Compound) X   Acceptable   Teflon (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) X   Acceptable   Ultem (Polyetherimide) X   Acceptable Metal Specimens Corrosion Test Immersion Corrosion Test Immersion Corrosion Test Immersion Corrosion Test Vapour Degreaser Vapour Layer Corrosion Test   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 BACK TO TOP

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