Project #1 / Boston Scientific / Clients / Media

Name

Project #1

Test Objective

To identify an alternative to MEK for removing wax from silicone tubing used for medical purposes.

Witnessed

No

Confidential

No

Help Implementing

No

Submission Date

08/23/2005

Representatives

Richard Murphy

Substrates

Rubber
Plastic

Sample Type

Product Use

Models for vascular systems

Percentages Cleaned

Weight Min

Weight Max

Approximate Size

Approximate Size ID

Small

Weight Range ID

Shape

Smooth

Hardness

Soft

Shape Type

Simple

Return Samples

No

Return Sample Address

Contaminants

Waxes

Samples Available

No

Pre Clean Manufacturing Step

Molding

Post Clean Manufacturing Step

used

Parts Cleaned Per Week

Parts Cleaned Per Bath

Frequency

PSI

Equipments

Immersion/Soak
Manual Wipe
Ultrasonics

Vendor

Cleaning Chemicals

Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Kerosene

Concentration

Cleaning Temp

Cleaning Time

10 min bath - 3 baths

Cleaning Water Type

Problems With Current Method

Uses kerosene and MEK

Purpose of Cleaning

remove wax from tubing

Rinse Time

none

Rinse Temp

Rinse Water Type

Drying Method

Oven-Convection

Drying Time

Drying Temp

Storage Type ID

Used Immediately

How Stored

How Long Stored

Analysis Method

Visual

Performance Test

Comments or Concerns

Summary

Using the laboratory's database for solvent cleaning substitution, the lab generated a list of alternatives.

Implementation

No

In Progress

No

Technolog Transfer

Yes

Analysis Only

No

Part Picture

No

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Project #1