Using the laboratory's database for solvent cleaning substitution, the lab generated a list of products that could be used in place of Methylene Chloride. A comparison of physical properties was conducted as well.
A list of 19 products was compiled. Various physical characteristics were compared to Methylene Chloride. The physical properties researched include: Vapor Pressure, Latent Heat, Surface tension, Boiling Point, Flash Point, ODP, GWP, VOC, SNAP , KB value, Exposure Level, Chemical Formula, Molecular Wt, Freezing Pt, Sp Gr, Density, Vapor Density, Specific Heat, Refractive Index, Viscosity, Solubility of water, Solubility in water, Solvent-water Azetrope BP, Flammable limits and the Hansen Parameters.
Not all properties were identified for the listed products.
List of Alternatives
Asahiklin AK 225
CCA
MCA
Heavy Duty Degreaser C
Flux Remover C
HFE 7100
HFE 71DE
HFE 7200
Ensolv
Ensolv A
LENIUM CP
LENIUM ES
LENIUM GS
Metalnox M6960
Solvon PB
Solvon IP
OS 10
OS 20
OS 30
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.