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SOLVENT SUBSTITUTES FOR WIPE-ONIWIPE-OFF CLEANING PRODUCTS
1/95
Revised:
See Table below
Product/Pmcess:
ID-02-06
Process Code:
1,1,1trichloroethane (TCA), methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), toluene, or
Substitute for:
CFCs
N/A
Waste Stream:
Applicable EPA Hazardous Waste Codes: DO35
Applicable EPCRA Targeted Constituents: 1,1,1 trichloroethane, methyl ethyl ketone,
toluene, or CFCs
Wipe cleaning is one of the most frequently used methods of dirt
Introduction:
removal, probably due to its inherent simplicity. A number of toxic,
hazardous, or ozone depleting chemicals have typically been used for
this type of cleaning; however, more environmentally friendly chemicals
are now available as substitutes.
The following table is a list of 鈥渆nvironmentally acceptable鈥? cleaning
Description:
compounds:
Product NSN Unit Issue Comments and Uses
MA 102 6850-01-378-0402 16 ounce Removes heavy soils, grease
and
MA 102 6850-01-378-0425 5 gallon oil from aircraft surfaces,
leaves
6850-01-378-0401 55 gallon no residue. Meets or exceeds
MA 102
MIL-C-85570, TY I1
1 gallon Used to remove contaminants
Hurri-Safe 6850-01-369-2474
55 gallon from metals prior to painting.
Special 6850-01-369-2475
5 gallon Substitute for TCA, MEK,
Formula 6850-01-369-9303
toluene and petroleum
Degreaser
solvents.
55 gallon Used for cleaning aircraft
Hurri-Safe 6850-01-373-5865
metal
parts and surfaces prior to
(Aircraft exterior wash)
painting, bonding, priming or
using adhesives. Substitute for
MEK and toluene.
55 gallon Used to clean
Impact 6850-01-380-4053
machinewltrucks,
5 gallon
Concentrated 6850-01-380-4369 road
equipment, engine blocks,
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Industrial 6850-01-384-0618 (12) 1 qt. roofing equipment,
masonry, and
Degreaser containers building and maintenance
equipment; substitute for
TCA,
other chlorinated solvents and
petroleum distillates.
Materials
N/A
Compatibility:
Safety and Health: The products included for this process may produce irritation to the
skin and mucous membranes. Proper personal protective equipment
should be used.
Consult your local Industrial Health specialist, your local health and
safety personnel, and the appropriate MSDS prior to implementing any
of these technologies.
Reduce the amount of toxic or dangerous chemicals going into the
Benefits:
environment.
Economic Analysis: N/A
NIA
Major Assumptions:
DGSC Marketing Office
Points of Contact:
DSN 695-6054, (800) 352-2852, or (804)279-6054
Mr. Cliff Meyers, Chemist
DSN 695-3995, (804)279-3995
Hurri Kleen Corporation, manufacturer of Hurri-Safe Special Formula
Vendors:
Degreaser and Hum-Safe HK-188 (Aircraft Exterior Wash).
JAD Chemical, Inc., manufacturer of MA 102.
Allied Enterprises, manufacturer of Impact Concentrated Industrial
Degreaser.
Approving
Approving authority is controlled locally and is not required by the
Authority:
major claimant.
This recommendation should be implemented only after engineering
Note:
approval has been granted by cognizant authority.
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Source: HTIS Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan-Feb 94, pgs. 1-1 and 1-2.
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