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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 110^oF–160^oF (43^oC - 71^oC).  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 (43^oC - 71^oC).

• Vitrex-CA may be 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.  Refractive Index is an approved method for tank monitoring. Note that some contaminants may interfere with this measurement. The typical factor for this product is 4.3.

Environmental, Health and Safety:
Vitrex-CA is a biodegradable aqueous solution with less than 25 g/L VOC at 16.9%. 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. Packaged in polyethylene containers, Vitrex CA, with the seal unbroken, has a suggested shelf-life of one year. Do not store in GLASS containers. Keep containers covered when not in use.

Availability:
Vitrex-CA is available commercially in one (1) gallon, five (5) gallon and 55 gallon containers.

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties:

Suggested Process Parameters:

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. 

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