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b. Clean solder connections using Non-Ozone Depleting Chemical Solvent, (see list of recommended solvents

below). The solvent may be applied using a lint-free cloth dampened (not wet) with the solvent, a brush containing the

solvent or a spray solvent application process. Dry area with a clean lint-free cloth.

c. Use dry, clean, lint-free cloth or brush to remove dust or dirt. If needed, moisten cloth or brush with a Non-Ozone

Depleting Chemical Solvent, (see list of recommended solvents below). After cleaning, wipe dry with clean dry lint-free

cloth.

d. Tape Drive Tape Head Cleaning Method: Soak a lint-less cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol or commercial tape

head cleaner. Clean the tape head using the cotton swab. A Non-Ozone Deleting Chemical Solvent (see para. 4-5) may

be used in place of the isopropyl alcohol; however, the tape head must be wiped dry with a clean lint-less cotton swab and

the head must be allowed to completely dry prior to use.

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Recommended DGSC managed alternative materials

The following solvent substitutes have demonstrated effective cleaning capability and are available through DGSC. The

solvents are listed in decreasing order of the Flash Point temperature of the material. Characteristics and notes on the

solvents application are listed along with the NSN and packaging information.

CAUTION

These solvents are classified as combustible; appropriate storage and

waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Solvent Name: Skysol

Characteristics: Clear Paraffic Hydrocarbon, d-Lmonene based Liquid, slow drying, mild citrus odor

Flash Point: 152 F

Water Solubility: No

Notes: Precision cleaning, degreasing. Substitute for 1,1,1 tchloroethane and CFC 113.

NSNs:

6850-01-381-4404 55 gal

6850-01-381-4420 5 gal

Solvent Name: Breakthrough

Characteristics: Clear High Purity Hydrocarbon liquid, slow drying, odorless

Flash Point: 150 F

Water Solubility: No

Comments: Mild solvency, general degeasing, parts cleaning and paint cleanup, substitute for Perchloroethylene

degreaser and Stoddard Solvent/Mineral Spirits

NSNs:

6850-01-378-0666 55 gal

6850-01-378-0679 5 gal

6850-01-378-0698 15 gal

Solvent Name: Electron

Characteristics: Clear Oil Distillate Hydcarbon/Terpene liquid, slow drying,

Flash Point: 147 F

Water Solubility: No

Notes:: Grease, oil, carbon, organic resins removal. Electrical maintenance, motors, generators and general

wipe down cleaning. Substitute for 1,1,1 trichloroethane and CFC 113. Safe on most plastic and rubber

materials.

NSNs:

6850-01-375-5553 6 gal pail

6850-01-375-5554 6 x 1 gal pail

6850-01-375-5555 55 gal

6850-01-371-8049 22 oz spray

6850-01-371-8048 15 oz aerosol

Solvent Name: PF-145HP

Characteristics: Clear Naphtha based Liquid, slow drying, Mineral Spirits odor

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