Chemicals, Cleaners

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	2358-50 Techspray	TECHCLEAN SMT FOAM WIPE	0
	145308-1 iFixit	ADHESIVE CLEANUP KIT (SET OF 12)	0
	ES166 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER GLASS 1 GAL	0
	FW2190BLK ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	FIBERWASH AQ FIBER OPTIC CLEANIN	0
	64-0000-5560 Kester	SOLDER-NU 5560 5 GALLON	0
	ES184 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER DEGREASER GEN PURP 1GAL	0
	8H BLK CAP 3M	GEN PURPOSE CLEANER CONCENTRATE	0
	17L GRY CAP 3M	GLASS CLEANER AND PROTECTOR CONC	0
	1573-G Techspray	TECHSPRAY RENEW ECO-OVEN CLEANER	0
	ES1050C ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	FREEZE SPRAY ELECTRONICS 10 OZ	0
	17A 3M	GLASS CLEANER AND PROTECTOR CONC	0
	145400-4 iFixit	IFIXIT ADHESIVE REMOVER / BUNDLE	0
	ES3277E ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER GENERAL PURPOSE 32 OZ	0
	ES2284 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER DEGREASER GEN PURP 19OZ	0
	ES1613 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER DEGREASER ELECT 12 OZ	0
	317085-1 iFixit	DEOXIT CONTACT CLEANER 25ML NEED	0
	ES1612 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER DEGREASER ELECT 12 OZ	0
	08888 3M	GLASS CLEANER 19.0 OZ NET	0
	38113 3M	GLOSS ENHANCER 1GAL	0
	ES114 ITW Chemtronics (Chemtronics)	CLEANER DEGREASER ELECT 1 GAL	0

Chemicals, Cleaners

1. Overview

Tools chemicals and cleaners refer to specialized chemical formulations designed for surface preparation, maintenance, and precision cleaning in industrial, commercial, and scientific applications. These products enable contaminant removal (e.g., oils, particulates, oxides), surface activation, and material preservation. Their importance spans critical processes in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries where precision and reliability are paramount.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Solvent-based Cleaners	Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for rapid oil/grease dissolution	Metalworking fluid removal in automotive assembly
Aqueous Cleaners	pH-adjusted water-based solutions with surfactants/chelating agents	Flux residue removal in PCB manufacturing
Semi-aqueous Cleaners	Blends of water-miscible solvents (e.g., glycol ethers)	Cleaning of sensitive optical components
Acid/Alkali Etchants	Controlled material removal through chemical reaction	Surface texturing in semiconductor packaging
Biodegradable Cleaners	Enzyme/formulated biodegradation of organic contaminants	Food processing equipment sanitation

3. Structure & Composition

Typical formulations contain 3-5 functional components:

Base Solvent: Water, hydrocarbons, alcohols, or engineered solvents (e.g., HFE-7100)
Surfactants: Reduce surface tension (e.g., nonylphenol ethoxylates)
Corrosion Inhibitors: Triazoles or phosphates for metal protection
pH Modifiers: Amines (alkaline) or organic acids (acidic formulations)
Specialty Additives: Defoamers, dyes, or biocides

Advanced products incorporate nanoscale abrasives for precision polishing or smart release encapsulation systems.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Significance	Typical Range
pH Value	Determines material compatibility	1.5-13.0
Flash Point	Safety handling classification	15-110 C
Surface Tension	Cleaning efficacy indicator	20-72 mN/m
Evaporation Rate	Process time optimization	0.01-5.0 g/m /min
Residue Content	Critical for electronics applications	<1.0 mg/m
Material Compatibility	Prevents substrate degradation	Passivation tested

5. Application Fields

Electronics: Wafer bump cleaning, solder paste removal
Aerospace: Turbine blade chemical milling
Medical: Surgical instrument sterilization
Energy: Solar panel surface treatment
Automotive: E-coat pretreatment lines

Typical equipment integration: Ultrasonic cleaners (Branson 3800), vapor degreasers (MicroCare VDX), and robotic spray systems.

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Key Product	Application Specialty
Chemours	Suva EC Solvent	Low-GWP precision cleaning
Honeywell	Vertrel XM	Aerospace component degreasing
KYZEN	KYZEN NVT -115	No-clean flux removal
ITW Chemtronics	CRC 05100	Electronics contact cleaning
BASF	Baxxodour EC	Biodegradable odor control

7. Selection Recommendations

Key consideration matrix:

Contaminant Type: Polar vs. non-polar residues dictate solvent polarity selection
Environmental Compliance: VOC content must meet local regulations (e.g., EPA Method 24)
Process Integration: Match cleaning cycle time with production line throughput
Material Safety: Review ISO 10993 biocompatibility for medical applications
Total Cost: Calculate cleaning efficacy per $/unit metric

Example: For copper etching in flex PCB production, select a pH 8.5 aqueous cleaner with 35 mN/m surface tension to prevent over-etching.

8. Industry Trends

Key development directions:

Green Chemistry: 62% YoY growth in bio-based cleaners (Grand View Research, 2023)
Nano-enabled Formulations: Atomic-level cleaning for 5nm semiconductor nodes
Process Analytics: In-situ FTIR monitoring of cleaning bath contamination
Waterless Solutions: Hydrofluoroether (HFE) solvent adoption increasing 18% annually
AI Formulation: Machine learning-optimized surfactant blends reducing R&D cycles by 40%