Project #1 / FMS, Inc. / Clients / Media

Name

Project #1

Test Objective

Substitution of methylene chloride use in laboratory testing

Witnessed

No

Confidential

Yes

Help Implementing

No

Submission Date

06/20/2005

Representatives

Phil Germansderfer

Substrates

Teflon

Sample Type

Product Use

GC columns and tubing - environmental soil testing

Percentages Cleaned

Weight Min

Weight Max

2 lbs

Approximate Size

up to 1 foot

Approximate Size ID

Small

Weight Range ID

1-5 lbs

Shape

Rough

Hardness

Soft

Shape Type

Complex

Return Samples

No

Return Sample Address

Contaminants

Cutting/Tapping Fluids
Lubricating/Lapping Oils
Oil
Greases

Samples Available

No

Pre Clean Manufacturing Step

Post Clean Manufacturing Step

Parts Cleaned Per Week

Parts Cleaned Per Bath

Frequency

PSI

Equipments

There are no related objects.

Vendor

Cleaning Chemicals

Methylene Chloride

Concentration

Cleaning Temp

Cleaning Time

Cleaning Water Type

Problems With Current Method

Methylene Chloride's toxicity. We do not have detected concentrations of MeCl in working area.

Purpose of Cleaning

Remove residuals from detergents, other contaminants, such as PCBs, PAHs, Pesticides, esters, etc.

Rinse Time

Rinse Temp

Rinse Water Type

Drying Method

No relation

Drying Time

Drying Temp

Storage Type ID

Stored

How Stored

Covered in aluminum foil

How Long Stored

3 days

Analysis Method

No relation

Performance Test

wash solvent has to be analyzed with high res gc/ms.

Comments or Concerns

We are trying to replace MeCl from the general practice.

Summary

A list of possible alternatives were supplied to the client along with various physical properties. Client requested contact information for Ensolv and AK 225.

Implementation

Yes

In Progress

No

Technolog Transfer

Yes

Analysis Only

No

Part Picture

No

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Project #1