Trial Purpose:
Looking to remove the lens coating found on all Nikon lenses. The coating blocks UV and IR Light.
Date Run:
02/11/2005Experiment Procedure:
Using the laboratory's database for solvent cleaning substitution, the lab generated two lists of products. The first contains products that have been evaluated at SSL under similar conditions to the client's criteria. The second list contains products recommended by vendors that may not have been evaluated at the lab.
Trial Results:
Coating type removed: Coating - PPG Industries, Inc. Hi-Gard 1035 coating (71-23-8, 67-56-1, 64-17-3
| CompanyName | ProductName | ClassificationDescription |
| Alconox Inc | Citranox | Acidic Aqueous |
| Bio Chem Systems | Bio T Max | Terpene-Semi-Aqueous |
| Buckeye International | Shopmaster | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Calgon Corporation | Geo Guard 3015 | Acidic Aqueous |
| Chem Tech Solutions | Westech CT-4712 | Acidic Aqueous |
| Dynamold Solvents Inc | DS 104 | Petroleum Distillate |
| Finger Lakes Chemical | Safer Stuff | Terpene |
| Florida Chemical Company | Citrus Burst 7 | Terpene |
| Gemtek Products | SC Supersolve | Organic |
| Heatbath Corporation | MultiKleen LX 1573 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Inland Technologies Inc | EP 921 | Organic |
| Kyzen Corporation | Ionox FCR | Semi-Aqueous |
| Kyzen Corporation | Ionox HC 2 | Alcohol |
| PCI of America | Hurrisafe 9575 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Univar USA Inc | Pot Ash Liquid | Caustic |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polyspray Jet 790 XS | Alkaline Aqueous |
Vendor recommended products for coating removal
| Company | Product | Classification |
| 3M | HFE 7200 | HFE |
| AG Environmental Products | Canola Gold CE110 | Ester |
| AG Environmental Products | Soy Clear 1500 | Ester |
| AGA Chemical | AK 225 | HCFC |
| Alconox Inc | Alcojet | Powder Detergent-Alkaline |
| Alconox Inc | Alconox | Powder Detergent |
| Alconox Inc | Det-O-Jet | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Amax Corporation | Safety First | Semi-Aqueous |
| Bio Chem Systems | Bio T Foam Plus | Terpene |
| Bio Chem Systems | Green Stuff (6325) | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Bio Chem Systems | Solsafe 245 | Petroleum Distillate |
| BioGenesis Enterprises Inc | BG Solv 717 Ink & Graffiti Cleaner | Semi-Aqueous |
| Buckeye International | XL 100 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Church & Dwight Co Inc | Armaklean E 2001 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Church & Dwight Co Inc | Armaklean E 2002 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| CRC Industries | HydroForce Butyl Free All Purpose | Alkaline Aqueous |
| CSA Inc | Bio Safe 1023 | Hydrocarbon |
| CSA Inc | Bio Safe 1024 | Hydrocarbon |
| DuPont | DBE 3 | Ester |
| Dynamold Solvents Inc | DS 108 | Petroleum Distillate |
| Ecolink | 2005 | HCFC |
| Ecolink | Heavy Weight Non Butyl Detergent | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Ecolink | Safe Strip | Organic |
| Finger Lakes Chemical | 1-1-02 | Terpene |
| Finger Lakes Chemical | Safer Stuff | Terpene |
| Florida Chemical Company | Citrus Burst 7 | Terpene |
| Gemtek Products | EZ Solv | Organic |
| Gemtek Products | SC Supersolve | Organic |
| General Chemical Corporation | Aluminex 5834 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| General Chemical Corporation | Aquaclean 4784 | Caustic |
| Hubbard Hall Inc | Ram Charger | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Inland Technologies Inc | Citrasafe | Terpene |
| Inland Technologies Inc | EP 921 | Organic |
| ISP Technologies | Ship Shape Resin Cleaner | Organic |
| Loctite Corporation | 7360 | Ester |
| LPS Laboratories | LPS Precision Clean | Alkaline Aqueous |
| LPS Laboratories | Micro X | Hydrocarbon |
| National Diagnostic | Histo Clear | Terpene |
| National Diagnostic | Opti Clear | Terpene |
| Oakite Products | Citradet | Semi-Aqueous |
| Occidental Chemical Corporation | OXSOL 100 | Organic |
| Orison Marketing | VPW SC 1000 | Organic |
| PCI of America | Hurrisafe 9575 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Permatex Industrial Corporation | Natural Blue | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Phase III Inc | California Parts Washer Solution | Neutral Aqueous |
| Pollux Company | Force 9 | Ester |
| Savogran Company | HD-34 Cleaner Degreaser | Semi-Aqueous |
| SWR Corporation | SWR One | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Tarksol Inc | Tarksol HTF 85 B | Alcohol-Organic |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2001 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2003 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2004 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2005 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2006 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Today & Beyond | Beyond 2007 | Alcohol |
| Twin Rivers Technologies | Methyl Ester 1618 | Ester |
| Universal Photonics | Uni Clear II | Petroleum Distillate |
| US Polychem Corporation | 87 RB | Hydrocarbon |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polychem 2000 P | Alkaline Aqueous |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polychem A 2000 XS | Alkaline Aqueous |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polychem DEOX 007 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polychem PW 147 | Alkaline Aqueous |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polyspray Jet 790 C | Caustic |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polyspray Jet 790 P | Alkaline Aqueous |
| US Polychem Corporation | Polyspray Jet 790 XS | Alkaline Aqueous |
| Vertec BioSolvents | VertecBio Gold 2 | Organic |
Success Rating:
Technology Transfer.Conclusion:
Cleaning varies from case to case. The SSL recommends process specific testing on potential replacement cleaning chemicals. If more information is needed on a particular product, or you are interested in conducting cleaning trials, please contact the lab at (978)934-3133.
