CFC Alternative Cleaning Systems: Alternative Processing Techniques and Their Effectiveness in Precision Cleaning

A multidisciplined product team comprised of Engineering, Operations, Safety, and Environmental Management assessed the feasibility of various cleaning materials and processing equipment for precision cleaning. Precleaning using an aqueous-based cleaner followed by isopropyl alcohol spray final clean were the materials and methods selected to replace 1,1,1-trichloroethane proclean (vapor degrease) and CFC-113 final clean.