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Traditionally, cleaning processes used in the manufacture of original equipment and in the maintenance of this equipment have relied heavily upon the use of

ACTRE L” HYDROCARBON CLEAN ERS FROM

chlorinated hydrocarbon or chloro- fluorocarbon (CFC) solvents. While these solvents are highly effective in removing greases, oils and particles from substrates like metals, plastic and glass, they also have environmental and health concerns. Two of the most commonly used solvents, 1 , I , I 4richloroethane (1 11 -TCA) and trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113) will soon be phased out completely under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.

Exxon Chemical Company’s new ACTREL@ “L” cleaners were specifically developed as economic replacements for chlorinated and CFC solvents in metal and precision cleaning for OEM and maintenance applications. They are used “as is” in non-aqueous liquid-phase cleaning processes such as immersion, flushing or wiping.

Actrel cleaners are based on aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as synthetically produced branched paraffins, cyclo- paraffins or linear paraffins, which are blended, as required, with suitable oxygenated hydrocarbons. They have been manufactured to meet the stringent performance, environmental and health requirements of modern industrial cleaning.

EmON CHEMICAL

Actrel cleaners provide good cleaning power, low corrosivity, good wetting and penetration, and spotless drying.

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Given the wide variety of soils, operating requirements and substrates, Exxon Chemical offers a family of cleaning agents to better meet your diverse needs. The family differs in two key properties: flash point and dry time.

The flash points of Actrel cleaners are all tightly controlled. Those with flash points of 10Oo-199" F (37.8"-92.7" C) have a Department of Transportation (DOT) classification of "combustible," while those with flash points 2200" F (293.3" C) are not regulated by DOT. The DOT classification affects transportation and storage requirements. The flash point also determines the maximum safe operating temperature of the cleaner, as described elsewhere in this brochure.

Most Actrel cleaners have flash points above 140" F (60" C). Waste streams with flash points greater than 140" F (60" C) and meeting no other RCRA category may be classified as industrial (non-hazardous) waste and benefit from lower disposal costs.

These cleaners are all less volatile than halogenated solvents currently in use. As a result, the dry times are slower. At ambient temperature, the drying time of the lowest flash point cleaner is from 1 to 10 minutes depending on the shape of the parts and the drying method used (ambient, forced-air, wiping, etc.).

Typical of hydrocarbons, the higher flash point cleaners are less volatile and will have longer dry times than the lower flash point cleaners. Drying times for the higher flash point cleaners can be reduced by using heated forced-air drying or by rinsing with a lower flash product and drying under ambient conditions.

FLASHPOINT

DRY TIME

Actrel 1171L

Actrel1971L

ActwI4493L

WIDE CHOICE OF CLEANERS TO SATISFY YOUR REQUIREMENTS

79(174) >60 >60 080 25 Slight 300 *. 79(174) >60 >60 0.80 26 Strongest

93(200) >200 >60 0.76 26 EssentialtyOdorless 300

Actrel I l l l L 114(237) .200 >60 0.81 27 Very Low 300

Exxon Chemical has a worldwide network of technical experts and cleaning labs that are equipped to determine the optimum fluid for different applications. We have worked with many customers to select the best cleaner for their applications, and to develop and evaluate new fluids being considered for metal cleaning. A wide array of soils, parts and cleaning techniques has been studied. A summary of some of these test results is presented in "Actrel Cleaners - Recommended Grades for Cleaning Applications. "

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EFFECTIVE CLEANING WITH NO RESIDUE OR CORROSION

Mg 0.02

* Average metals content. A total of 32 elements was looked for. All others were either not detected or measured at levels too close to the detection limit to certify significance.

POLYCA “ATE eo. 1 4 . 1 42.2“* TEFLONB eo. 1 co.1 0 3 VITON@ 0.6 co.1 11 1

Sample discoloration & softening ** Sample discoloring & cracking

Laboratory data, backed by actual testing of customer machinery and parts, confirms that Actrel cleaners generally perform AS WELL, OR BElTER than their chlorinated solvent counterparts for several reasons:

In metal cleaning, the principal types of grimes to be removed, (lubricants, metal working fluids and greases) are primarily composed of hydrocarbon chemistries. The rule in cleaning “like dissolves like” definitely applies, resulting in a high percentage of grime solubilization.

Because Actrel cleaners have very low surface tensions, they deliver good wetting, penetration and subsequent cleaning of tight fitting, or constricted areas. This is particularly important for fine, delicate tools and parts.

The low non-volatile residue and metals content of Actrel cleaners results in clean, residue-free parts and machinery after drying (see Table).

LOW CORROSIVITY AND NO FLASH

DISSOLVING POWER

PENETRATION POWER

LOW RESIDUE

RUSTING Because they are non-aqueous, neutral, and contain extremely low levels of reactive components, Actrel cleaners exhibit very low corrosivity to common metals. They will not induce flash rusting‘ as with alkaline cleaners. And they are suitable for cleaning sensitive non- ferrous metals such as aluminum, and alloys containing magnesium, lithium, zinc and titanium. A summary of the results from two testing laboratories is presented in “Actrel Cleaners - Metal Compatibility Data.”

GOOD COMPATIBILITY WITH ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS Actrel cleaners are compatible with many plastics and elastomers, and in general, produce less swelling and damage than 1,1,1 Trichloroethane. Some compatibility data is presented in the Table. Since compatibility will vary depending on material composition, it is advisable to pretest critical plastics and rubber components prior to use.

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SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NO OZONE DEPLETION POTENTIAL Actrel cleaners have no ozone depletion potential and thus, unlike 11 1 -TCA and CFC-113, are not subject to phase-out under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAA).

Also, parts cleaned with Actrel Cleaners do not have to be labeled with an ozone depletion warning label in accordance with Section 61 1 of the CAA.

SUBMllTED TO EPA (SNAP) PROGRAM Section 612 of the CAA requires that the EPA publish a list of prohibited sub- stances and a list of corresponding safe alternatives to ozone depleting chemicals such as CFC-113 and 1 1 1 -TCA. This program is commonly referred to as the Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP).

Physical properties, performance data in cleaning systems, environmental impact data and toxicity information on Actrel cleaners were submitted to the EPA in December, 1991, with follow-up infor- mation in March, 1992. As of this writing, it is anticipated that the EPA will identify them as safe alternatives to CFC-113 and 11 1 -TCA in cleaning.

NO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTABLES Section 313, Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act (SARA) man- dates that a facility must report to the EPA usage and releases of specific “toxic chemicals”. All of the common chlorinated solvents used in metal cleaning are subject to reporting under SARA. Actrel cleaners do not contain Section 31 3 ‘Yoxic chemicals” and therefore are not reportable.

CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS As defined in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, Actrel cleaners are not Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Thus, Title Ill provisions which require the use of Maximum Available Control Technol- ogy, if HAPs emissions exceed certain limits, are not applicable.

COMPATIBLE WITH MODERN VOC REGULATIONS AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES The release of volatile organic compounds (VOC) into the atmosphere is being more tightly regulated to reduce air pollution in non-attainment areas. Definitions of VOC and regulations for VOC control vary between jurisdictions and applications.

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As further described in "Actrel Cleaners and VOC Regulations," the Actrel family has the following benefits:

Regulatory Status Actrel cleaners are not photochemically reactive solvents as defined by most state regulations, such as California South Coast District Rule 102 (Old Rule 66).

Some Actrel cleaners with vapor pressures below certain limits, typically 0.1 -1 mm Hg @ standard conditions, may have "VOC exempt" status.

Emission Control Technologies Due to the low vapor pressure of Actrel cleaners, emissions from cleaning and drying operations can readily be controlled to low levels. The Control Technologies specified in most state and federal regulations currently require that cleaning machines have covers, internal drainage provisions and freeboard ratios above certain minimums.

If VOC recovery from drying air is required, standard technologies, such as condensation, carbon adsorption, or incineration, are suitable.

LIMITED CONTACT WITH WATER Because the Actrel cleaning system is non-aqueous, these cleaners will not routinely come into contact with water. The main exception might be during accidental spills. These cleaners have very low water solubility, and are also less dense than water. Thus, during a release to water, they will remain on the surface and largely evaporate over a period of a few hours or less. Any unevap- orated material can be recovered or will

Exxon Chemical will work with you to facilitate continued compliance of government regulations from the €PA to The Department of Transportation.

biodegrade.

RE-USE RECYCLING AND BENEFICIAL

The best recycling technology for Actrel cleaners is filtration and distillation. One of the advantages of these products is the low olefin content and narrow dis- tillation range which allows for high recovery during distillation. Depending on economics, either off-site or on-site distillation may be preferred.

Although recycling is encouraged, in some cases, disposal may be required. When required, fuel blending and sub- stitution for valuable resources, such as coal and natural gas, are the preferred disposal options.

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LOW TOXICITY AND SKIN IRRITATION All Actrel cleaners have a very low degree of acute, oral and inhalation toxicity. None of the recommended grades requires labeling or classification under OSHA's Hazard Communication

SAFE FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES

Standard for acute, sub-chronic and chronic toxicological effects. They are free of chlorinated and glycol ether components and have a very low aromatics content.

tively high Occupational Exposure Limits

390 9- 1

1 1 1 -TCA Actrel Cleaners Actrel cleaners are notable by their rela-

(OEL) ranging as high as 300 ppm. The OEL is the airborne concentration to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse affect.

Another parameter used to measure the degree of airborne hazard of a sub- stance is the Inhalation Hazard Index (IHI) which is the ratio of the vapor pressure of a substance to its OEL. Thus, the higher the IHI, the greater the degree of risk. As seen on the chart, the IHI of Actrel cleaning agents is much lower than that of CFC-113 or 1 1 1 -TCA.

AVAILABLE For working environments where low odor is imDortant. low or reduced odor

VERY LOW ODOR FLUIDS

products are available. Table of Typical Propel Actrel cleaners have ex

As seen on the qies, some of the :tremely low odor.

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There are a variety of ways to use Actrel cleaners in a cleaning process. The diagram outlines some of your options:

EFFECTIVE C L E A N I NG AND DRY1 NG PROCESSES CLEANING STEPS

Actrel cleaners may be used in a variety of liquid-phase cleaning operations including:

- Immersion, assisted if necessary by ultrasonics, immersion spray (spraying below the liquid level in a bath), or parts agitationhotation.

- Flushing

- Low pressure spraying (hosing), as long as the cleaner is applied as a continuous liquid stream (not a fine, atomized or shower-type spray).

- Wiping

High pressure spraying, or other processes that form mists containing fine droplets should be avoided, unless performed in an inert environment, or in equipment protected from ignition sources. This is because ignition of these mists can occur at temperatures signif- icantly below the bulk flash point.

Multiple cleaning stages can be utilized to increase the level of cleanliness or extend cleaner life. In all processes, it is important that the equipment is properly designed to minimize risks associated with the combustibility of the products (e.9. meet the appropriate fire and electrical codes) and to reduce emissions.

Cleaners with flash points near 104" F (40" C) should only be used in unheated equipment near ambient temperatures. Higher flash point cleaners can also be used in ambient temperature processes, or if necessary, temperatures can be elevated to boost cleaning performance. For systems with good control (inde- pendent temperature sensors, cutouts, etc.) Exxon Chemical and the most recent standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 30, 1990, and NFPA 34,1989) recommend a minimum safety margin of 30" F (17" C) between the cleaner flash point and the cleaning temperature. This will ensure that the vapor concentration in the cleaning stages cannot exceed 25% of the lower explosive limit. However, there are OSHA standards based on earlier versions of NFPA, which recommend a higher margin of safety. You may want to contact OSHA for an interpretation.

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DRYING STEPS Depending upon the properties of the particular Actrel cleaner, drying may be accomplished in a variety of ways:

- Ambient temperature drying with either static or forced-air. This is normally used for fluids with flash points near 104" F (40" C).

- Heated forced-air drying if the tem- perature IS at least 30" F (1 5" C) below the flash point of the cleaner. Drying temperatures higher than this limit can be used if sufficient volumes of air are supplied to keep the vapor concentration well below the lower explosion limit of the product. The hydrocarbon concentration should be monitored with detectors. If inert gases, such as N2 or C02, are used, higher temperatures may again be used.

- Vacuum drying. Drying time can be reduced 2 to 5-fold below that ob- tained at atmospheric pressure. Safety-Kleen Equipment Systems has constructed the 4-stage machine shown. It incor-

porates ultrasonics, immersion spray, parts rotation, heated dtying, and the various desian criteria specified in the €PA Control Technique Guide. - Ambient temperature rinsing with a

faster evaporating cleaner to remove slower evaporating materials, and allow drying with ambient temperature forced-air.

- Static "drying" for temporary thin film corrosion protection. This is most effective with high flash point products. Degrees of temporary corrosion protection vary greatly, and must be determined for specific metallurgies, storage environments and part con- figurations.

In addition, drying times may be sub- stantially shortened by film reduction techniques such as parts rotation, centrifugation, air knife (if utilized with a booth or hood to contain and coalesce mists), squeegee or wiping.

OPERATING EQUIPMENT, NEW AND OLD There are a number of cleaning equip- ment manufacturers who have developed cleaning machines for Actrel cleaners.

It is also possible to retrofit or modify existing degreasing equipment that previously used halogenated solvents to safely handle Actrel cleaners. The procedure first requires examination by qualified personnel in such areas as process design, operating procedures, electrical compliance, and materials compatibility. Following this, investment may be needed in such areas as elec- trical equipment upgrades, new level controllers, high temperature shut-offs, new seals and gaskets, etc.

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Recommendations for Various Cleaning Applications

TYPES OF SOIL OR GRIME

PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON OILS (Le. cutting, quenching, machining, rust preventative and drawing oils) Examples Gun Oil, Chevron Pale 9, Freement 350, Syndol 3101 Metkut AS Basic Composition Mineral Oil and Additive

CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON OILS (Waxes) Examples Tower A1 24, Tower A1 08, Castrol TL 7210 Basic Composition Chlorinated Paraffins

SILICONE OILS Examples XCT 3189, Dow 550, GE 96 Basic ComDosition Polysiloxane

FI (1 00-1 40 OF) FAST DRY

Actrela 3338L Actrela 3349L

Actrela 1 138L

ActreP 3338L ActreP 3349L

\SH POINT RA (141-199 OF)

Actrela 3360L ActreP 1 160L

Actrela 11 60L Actrela 11 71 L

ActreP 3360L

GES (200OF) SLOW DRY

Actrela 4493L Actrela 11 11 L

Actrela 1 1 1 1 L

Actrela 4493L

TY PlCAL GRIMEn REMOVAL TIMES

c5 min. without enhancement :3 minutes with enhancement

:5 minutes with enhancement Much slower without enhancement

c5 min. without enhancement :3 minutes with enhancement

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TYPES OF SOIL OR GRIME

LAPPING AND BUFFING COMPOUNDS(l ~ Examples Emery Compound 108A Basic Composition Wax + Abrasives such as Silicon Carbide, AI,O, , etc..

WATER BASED COOLANTS(') Examples Starcool, Blacocut 2000, Longlife 20/20, Trim Sol Basic Composition Primarily Water + Petroleum Oil & Emusifiers

GREASES (l,*) Examples Exxon 40140, Lubrimatic Marine Grease, Slick 50 MPG Grease Basic Composition Petroleum Grease + Additives

WAXESz) Examples Mobile Wax 2305, Amber Wax, Amide Wax Basic Composition Primarily Paraffinic

DYE PENETRANT Examples Dubl-Chek Penetrant RC 65 Basic Composition Mineral oil + Plasticizers &

Fluorescent Compound

F (100-140 OF) FAST DRY

4ctreP 3338L 4ctreP 3349L

-___

4ctreP 3338L 4ctreP 3349L

___-

4ctrelO 3338L 4ctreP 3349L

ASH POINT RP (141-199 OF)

ActreP 3360L

ActreP 11 60L ActreP 1 171 L

Actrela 11 60L Actrela 11 71 L

ActreP 33601

ActreP 33601

(1) generally requires mechanical enhancement, eg. ultrasonics, immersion spray or agitation (2) generally requires heat (3) for greater than 95% grime removal

IGES (2OOOF) SLOW DRY

ActreP 4493L

ActreP 4493L

ActreP 11 11 L

ActreP 4493L ActreP 11 11 L

ActreF 4493L

TYPICAL GRIME@) REMOVAL TIMES

<4 minutes (non-soluble) Requires enhancement for removal

Requires enhancement (specifical I y heat) Rinse important for complete particulate removal

Slow without enhancement <6 minutes

<4 minutes Heat required

<5 minutes without enhancement <3 minutes with enhancement Rinse normally required

This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process Such information IS to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the date compiled However no representation warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy reliability or completeness It is the users responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness 01 such information for his own particular use may occur from the use of this information nor do we offer any warranty against patent infringement Actrel is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation

EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY Performance Products EXON - Intermediates Department

CHEMICAL - 800-526-0749 P.0. Box 3272, Houston, TX 77253 We do not accept liability for any loss or damage that

1992 copyright Exxon Chemical 1193140101

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Metals Compatibility Data

Exxon Chemical has worked with two independent laboratories to develop metals compatibility infor- mation on Actrel cleaners. This information is summarized below:

1. INEL* Metal Alloys Tested

Alloy 25 - FE/NI Alloy 52 - BE/CU Aluminum A356 Aluminum 11 00 Aluminum 2024 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 7075 Carbon Steel 1020 Carbon Steel 4340

Copper CDA101 Copper CDAl Ol/SN/PB Solder

Copper CDAl 10 Copper CDA443 Inconel625 lnconel X750 Kovar Magnesium AZ31 BI

Coating

Permissible Corrosion Limits (MIL-C-87937) Aluminum 2024 3.63 mils/year Aluminum 7075 3.60 mildyear Carbon Steel 1020 3.39 mils/year Magnesium (AZ31 B-H24) 2.47 mils/year Titanium (grade 2) 1.59 mils/year

Results Actrel 3393L** Actrel 44931. Exxate 1000

Pass Pass Pass

Monel K5000 Nickel 200 Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Stainless Steel 310 Stainless Steel 304L Stainless Steel 410 Titanium Grade 2 Waspaloy

*

** Developmental product, similar in chemical composition to Actrel 3360L, but with a higher flash point. ***Scientific Material International, Inc., March 1991.

Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Solvent Substitution Handbook Project, 1991.

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2. SMI***

Actrel 4493L ASTM F-945: Alloy: 2.2 AMS 491 1 Results: Conform

Stress Corrosion of Titanium Alloys by Aircraft Maintenance Materials

SAE-ARP 1755A: Effect of Cleaning Agents on Aircraft Engine Materials (Stock Loss Test Method)

Results: Conform

Panels Tested: Uncoated Panels or Discs AMS 4037 Aluminum AMS 4375 Magnesium AMS 4507 Copper Alloy AMS 4544 Nickel Alloy AMS 491 1 Titanium Alloy AMS 5040 Carbon Steel AMS 5504 Corrosion Resistant Steel

AMS 5508 Corrosion Resistant Steel AMS 5524 Corrosion Resistant Steel AMS 5525 Corrosion Resistant Steel AMS 5536 Nickel Base Alloy AMS 5537 Cobalt Base Alloy AMS 5544 Nickel Base Alloy

Electroplated Panels AMS 4037lAMS 2470 AMS 5504lAMS 2400 AMS 5504lAMS 2406

AMS 5504fAMS 2410 AMS 5504fAMS 2416 AMS 5504lAMS 2424

Plasma Coated Panels or Bars AMS 491 IIAMS 2437-3 AMS 5504lAMS 2437-2 AMS 5504lAMS 2437-3

AMS 5504fAMS 2437-5 AMS 5504fAMS 2437-7

Maximum allowable stock loss is 0.000025 inches for alloy panels or electroplated panels and 0.0001 inches for plasma panels.

Conclusions Due to the chemical similarity between the tested Actrel grades (4493L and 3393L) and the other cleaners in the family, it is anticipated that all Actrel cleaners will exhibit the same excellent metals compatibility

This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use of this information nor do we offer any warranty against patent infringement. Actrel is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation.

EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY Performance Products - Intermediates Department

CHEMICAL - 800-526-0749 P.0. BOX 3272, Houston, TX 77253

1992 copyright of Exxon Chemical 1/93140102

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Status of Military and Federal Specifications

PD-680 Dry Cleaning and Degreasing Solvents

This is one of the most common Federal Specifications pertaining to cleaners. It is approved for use within the Departments of the Air Force and Army, and extensively referenced within Technical Orders, etc. For example, it is referenced in MIL-S-5002D "Surface Treatment and Inorganic Coatings for Metal Surfaces of Weapons' Systems .'I

Actrel 1 160L cleaner typically meets the specifi- cations for PD-680, Type II degreasing solvent, high flash point. In addition to meeting all of the characteristics of the stated specification, it also contains c5 ppm benzene and ~ 0 . 5 wt. o/o aromatics, as requested in a number of recent federal contracts.

MI L-C-7024 D Ca I i brat i n g FI u i d

This specification, although not specifically covering cleaning and degreasing, is widely used in the industry to assess "cleanliness" or

"purity" of cleaning agents. The parameters specified in this standard that pertain to purity are: existent gum content, potential gum content, aromatics content, olefin content, particulate matter, mercaptan sulfur, copper corrosion, total acid number, and acidity of the distillation residue.

All Actrel cleaners meet the purity requirements of MIL-C-7024D, Type II and Ill fluids.

MIL-C-372 Cleaning Compound, Solvent for Bore of Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons

Actrel 3349L meets the specifications for this cleaner.

Other Specifications

Various other military specifications and standards require non-aqueous cleaning agents. Exxon Chemical has the ability to develop complying products, and to test their performance. Contact Exxon Chemical for specific requests.

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This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process Such informatlon IS, to the best of our knowledge and belief. accurate and reliable as of the date compiled However no

E)/(ON EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY Performance Products

representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use.

- Intermediates Department CHEMICAL P.0. BOX 3272, Houston, TX 77253 We do not accept liability for any toss or damage that

may occur from the use of this information nor do we offer any warranty against patent infringement Actrel is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation 11931401 03

- 800-526-0749 1992 Copyright Exxon Chemical

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VOC Regulations

The release of volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere is being more tightly regulated to reduce air pollution in industrial areas. The prime regulatory initiatives are the federal 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), together with an array of state and local regulations. This document summarizes the regulatory status and emissions control technologies as they relate to Actrel cleaners.

Overview of State and Federal Regulations

State and local regulations At present, approximately 38 states have some form of VOC control legislation, either state wide or on a county or local basis (see map). For metal cleaning, these regulations are usually quite similar as they are based on Control Technique Guides developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These guides specify certain cleaning equipment design and operating parameters, depending on the chemical composition and volatility of the cleaning agent.

The EPA is in the process of developing an updated draft rule for solvent metal cleaning. The intent is to develop a model that can be adopted uniformly by the states.

Federal 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments Additionally, the 1990 CAAA require the states to develop adequate emissions regulations for about 1 00 classified ozone non-attainment areas (see chart A). Facilities emitting more than the specified limit of VOC and NOx will be required to implement controls. The limits are dependent on the area classification.

Classification Emission Limit ton s/y r

marginaVmoderate 100 serious 50 severe 25 extreme 10

Regulatory Status of Actrel Cleaners

Photochemically non-reactive Because Actrel cleaners have low levels of aromatics, olefins and branched ketones, they are defined as photochemically non-reactive by California South Coast Air Quality District Rule 102 (old rule 66). This definition is incorporated in most state regulations for VOC control.

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Classified Ozone Nonattainment Areas Listed Alphabetically

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY marginal Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin, CA Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ marginal Lou isvi Ile, KY - I N Altoona, PA marginal Manchester, NH Altanta, GA serious Manitowoc Co, WI Atlantic City, NJ moderate Memphis, TN Baltimore, MD severe-1 5 Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-W Palm Beach, FL Baton Rouge, LA serious Milwaukee-Racine, WI Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX serious Monterey Bay, CA Birmingham, AL marginal Muskegon, MI Boston-Lawrence-Worcester (E.MA), MA-NH serious Nashville,TN Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY marginal New York,-New Jersey-Long Is, NY-NJ-CT Canton, OH marginal Norfolk-Vir Beach-Newport News, VA Charleston, WV moderate Owensboro, KY Charlotte-Gastonia, NC moderate Paducah, KY Cherokee Co, SC marginal Parkersburg, WV Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN severe-1 7 Philadelphia-Wilm-Trent, PA-NJ-DE-MD Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY moderate Phoenix, AZ Cleveland-Akron-Loraine, OH moderate Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, PA Columbus, OH marginal Portland, ME Dallas-Fort Worth, TX moderate Portland-Vancouver AQMA,OR-WA Dayton-Springfield, OH moderate Portsmouth-Dover-Rochester, NH Detroit-Ann Arbor, MI moderate Poughkeepsie, NY Door Co, WI marginal Providence (All RI), RI Edmonson Co, KY marginal Raleigh-Durham, NC El Paso, TX serious Reading, PA Erie, PA marginal Reno, NV Essex Co (Whiteface Mtn), NY marginal Richmond-Peterburg, VA Evansville, IN marginal Sacramento Metro, CA Grand Rapids, MI moderate Salt Lake City, UT Greater Connecticut serious San Diego, CA Greenbriar Co, WV marginal San Francisco-Bay Area, CA Greensboro-Winston Salem-H Point, NC moderate San Jacquin Valley, CA Hancock & Waldo Cos, ME marginal Santa Barbara-Santa Marie-Lompoc, CA Harrisbur Lebanon-Carlisle, PA marginal Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA Houston- alveston-Brazoria, TX severe-1 7 Seattle-Tacoma, WA Huntington-Ashland,WV-KY Indianapolis, IN marginal Smyth Co, VA (White Top Mtn) Jefferson Co, NY marginal South Bend-Elkhart, IN Jersey Co, IL marginal Southeast Desert Modified AQMA, CA Johnstown, PA marginal Springfield (Western MA), MA Kansas City, MO-KS submarginal St. Louis, MO-IL Kent and Queen Anne's Cos, MD marginal Sussex Co, DE Kewaunee Co, WI moderate Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Knox & Lincoln Cos, ME moderate Toledo, OH Knoxville, TN marginal Ventura Co, CA Lake Charles, LA marginal Walworth Co, WI Lancaster, PA marginal Washington, DC-MD-VA Lewistown-Auburn, ME moderate Lexington-Fayette, KY marginal

moderate Sheboygan, WI 8-

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extreme moderate marginal moderate marginal moderate severe-1 7 moderate serious moderate severe-1 7 marginal marginal marginal moderate severe-1 5 moderate moderate moderate marginal serious marginal serious moderate moderate marginal moderate serious moderate severe-1 5 moderate serious moderate marginal marginal serious marginal marginal severe-1 7 serious moderate marginal marginal moderate severe-1 5 marginal serious

This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date compiled However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use. may occur from the use of this information nor do we offer any warranty against patent infringement. Actrel is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation. 1193140104

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Comparison of ActreP Cleaning Systems to Aqueous Cleaning

Aqueous cleaners are mixtures mostly involving water, builders (silicates, phosphates, borates), chelating agents, surfactants (detergent wetting agents) and corrosion inhibitors. The most common aqueous cleaners are alkaline cleaners. Semi-aqueous or emulsion cleaners are not included in this comparison.

Actrel cleaners are a mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons or oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as linear paraffins, branched paraffins or cycloparaffins.

Aqueous Cleaners Aliphatic Hydrocarbon (Actrel) Cleaners

Kev Phvsical Properties Specific Gravity 1.02-1.07 Flash Point, OF ( O C ) none Boiling Point, OF(OC) 212 (100) Surface Tension, dyneskm - >29 PH 9-1 3

0.75-0.80 105-235 (40-1 12) >300 (1 50)

none 24-26

Cleaning Typical Mechanism emulsification or saponification solubilization Mechanical Assistance usually required sometimes required Effectiveness

Organic Soils (oils, generally adequate excellent

tonics (fingerprints, salts) good poor Complex Shapes difficult' good

Time, typical 2-10 minutes 2-5 minutes Temperature range

Substrate Attack Metals possible none Plastics none unlikely

Dragout higher' lower

greases, waxes)

available room to 160°F room to 190°F

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Aqueous Cleaners Aliphatic Hydrocarbon (Actrel) Cleaners

Rinsing Required Agent used

Drvinq Usual method Temperature Time (room temp.,

Latent heat of no forced air)

vaporization (kj/kg)

Environmental VOC control Water treatment Recyclable Water usage

almost always soft water or DI water

air evaporation room or elevated

90 minutes

2250 (water)

no required possibly by skimming high

possibly clean Actrel

air evaporation room or elevated

> 8 minutes

may be required no by distillation none

1

2 Due to higher surface tension Drying time is highly dependent on parts configurations and drying conditions. One additional unrecognized feature is that lower surface tension agents dry faster than higher ones, due to better spreading/film reduction.

Single droplets of fluid were put on clean metal surfaces. Time for complete dryness at room temperature (no forced air) was:

Actrel 3338L 8 Actrel 3360L 30 Deionized water 90

Time

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