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MG Chemicals 413B Heavy Duty Flux Remover
When Only the Strongest, Most Aggressive Flux Cleaner Will Do
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What's special about this cleaner ?
MGC-860 MG Chemicals Heavy Duty Flux Remover is an extra strength, aggressive cleaner which is made for quick removal or ionic and non-ionic solder found after you have completed your solder jobs. This cleaner is sure to actively remove solder and flux from your PCB’s, if necessary a cleaning brush can be used with it to speed up the process.   |
- The effectiveness increases when you use the hog hair brushes MGC-852 and MGC-853
- This is a flammable solvent so it’s not recommended for use on live circuits
- Ideal for applications where an aggressive and fast working cleaner is needed
- One year warranty
Accessories:
Excellent utility brushes. Great for removing oxides and corrosion from connector ends. Can also be used for solder surface preparation and cleaning soldering iron tips.
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| Bristle Material : | Stainless Steel | Brass | Stainless Steel |
| Trim Length : | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" |
| Handle Material : | Wood | Wood | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Length : | 7 3/4" | 7 3/4" | 6 1/2" |
| Brush Face (LxW) : | 1-3/8" x 7/16" | 1 3/8" x 7/16" | 1 1/8" x 1/4" |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Physical State : | Liquid |
| Odor : | Ethereal |
| Solubility : | Partial |
| Evaporation Rate : | 6 (ether = 1) |
| Boiling Point : | 42°C |
| Specific Gravity : | 0.86 |
| Vapor Pressure : | 1.02 PSI @ 21°C |
| Vapor Density : | 2.6 (Air = 1) |
| Environmental Impact Data : (percentage by weight) | |
| CFC : | 0 |
| HFC : | 0 |
| VOC : | 100 |
| HCFC : | 0 |
| ODP : | 0 |
| Stability and Reactivity | |
| Stability : | Stable at normal temperatures and pressures |
| Conditions to Avoid : | Temperatures over 40°C, ignition sources, and incompatible materials. Exposure to moist air or water. |
| Incompatibilities : | Alkali and alkaline earth metals, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium, beryllium, hydrogen peroxide, potassium peroxide, potassium t-butoxide, nitrogen tetroxide, and liquid nitrogen. |
| Polymerization : | Will not occur |
| Decomposition : | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, phosgene, hydrofluoric acid, and carbonyl fluoride |
| Exposure Controls | |
| Routes of Entry : | Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin |
| Ventilation : | Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits |
| Personal Protection : | Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary |
| Fire Fighting Measures | |
| Auto-ignition Temperature : | 450°C |
| Flash Point : | -18°C |
| LEL / UEL : | 2 / 13 |
| Extinguishing Media : | Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam |
| General Information : | Will burn if involved in a fire. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to source of ignition and flash back |
| Hazards Identification | |
| WHMIS Codes : | B2, D2B |
| NFPA Ratings : | Health 2, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0 |
| HMIS Ratings : | Health 2, Flammability 4, Reactivity 0 |
| Eyes : | Liquid in contact with eyes may cause permanent damage |
| Skin : | May cause skin irritation and possible pain and stinging if skin is abraded |
| Inhalation : | Solvents may cause respiratory tract irritation, liver and kidney damage, and adverse central nervous system effects. Propellant is an asphyxiant; high concentrations in the air can cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness |
| Ingestion : | May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause kidney damage, and central nervous system depression |
| Chronic : | Long-term intensive exposure may cause liver or kidney damage |
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| PART # | DESCRIPTION | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| MGC-413B-425G | MG Chemicals Heavy Duty Flux Remover 15 oz (10) | 1.3 lbs | $13.56 |
| MGC-413B-1L | MG Chemicals Heavy Duty Flux Remover 33 oz (5) | 2.4 lbs | $18.70 |
| Accessories | |||
| MGC-850 | MG Chemicals Stainless Steel Cleaning Brush | 0.1 lbs | $5.57 |
| MGC-851 | MG Chemicals Brass Cleaning Brush | 0.1 lbs | $5.57 |
| MGC-858 | MG Chemicals Stainless Steel Bristle 2 Row | 0.1 lbs | $18.70 |
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| MGC-858 Stainless Steel Bristle 2 Row | |
FLUX REMOVAL FAQ
Q. How do I remove flux?
A. Removing flux is a two-step process. The first step is dissolving the flux. The second step is rinsing the dissolved flux off of the PC board. The rinsing step is very important because after dissolving the flux it may appear that the solids in the flux have disappeared, but once the flux remover has evaporated away, the solids will re-deposit on the board as white residue.
Step 1 : Dissolving the Flux
If you are using flux remover in aerosol form, spray a little flux remover onto the flux, then agitate with a hog hair cleaning brush. If you are using out 4140 Flux Remover, you may spray it liberally, as it is safe on your components. If you are using 413B Heavy Duty Flux Remover, you may spray it liberally on the solder side of the board, but be careful to only apply it directly to the flux contaminated area if you are using it on the component side of the board, as it will harm some components. The 4140 is plastic safe, so it may be applied liberally. Have a can of 413B handy in case you run into a patch of burnt-on difficult to remove flux. If you are using flux remover in liquid form, pour the flux remover into a tray. If you are using 4140 Flux Remover, you may then submerge the PC board into a tray, agitating the flux with a hog-hair brush. If you are using 413B Heavy Duty Flux Remover, you should not submerge the board into the tray, as the components will be damaged. Instead, wet the hog-hair brush you are using by dipping it into the tray, then use it to agitate the flux on the board. Periodically rinse and re-wet the brush by swishing it in the flux remover.
Step 2 : Rinsing the Board
You must ensure that you push the dissolved flux solids off of the board, before the flux remover evaporates and the solids re-deposit. If you are using flux remover in aerosol form, the easiest way to do this is to hold the board vertically and liberally apply more flux remover until you seethe flux remover running off the board. If you have dissolved the flux by submerging the board in liquid flux remover, just dip the board into the tray and swish the flux remover and you should be ok. If you have been using the particular tray to dissolve flux on a number of boards, dissolved flux may accumulate in the tray and dipping the board may actually deposit flux solids onto the board. In this case you will want to either set up a separate tray for rinsing, or have an aerosol can handy for rinsing. A particularly good option rinsing dissolved flux off of a board is to use our 406B Super Wash. Super Wash will rinse off un-evaporated flux remover as well as flux solids, and almost immediately after rinsing your board with it, the board will be dry and ready for service.
Q. What is the white residue on my board?
A. The residue is dissolved flux that has not been washed off of the board.
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