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All About Vertrel® Specialty Fluids

General Information

1. What Is Vertrel®?
2. Why Should Somebody Use Vertrel®?
3. What Is Vertrel® Used For?
4. What's So Special About Vertrel® Specialty Fluids?
5. Who Uses Vertrel®?
6. Is Vertrel® S.N.A.P. Approved?
7. Is Vertrel® Mil-Spec Approved?
8. Is Vertrel® F.D.A. Approved?
9. Is Vertrel® a V.O.C.?
10. Is Vertrel® Ozone-Safe?
11. Is Vertrel® a Global Warmer?
12. What Equipment Is Required to Use Vertrel®?
13. How Safe Is Vertrel®?
14. What Is the Kb Value for Vertrel®?
15. Is It Easy to Ship and Dispose of Vertrel®?
16. What Safety Warnings Should I Use with Vertrel®?
17. What is the Shelf Life of Vertrel®?
18. Can Vertrel® Dissolve and Deposit Silicone Lubricants?
19. Can PTFE Lubricants Mix With Vertrel®?


Vertrel® Applications

20. What Are the Best Applications for Vertrel®?
21. Which Vertrel® Should I Use for Defluxing?
22. Which Type of Vertrel® Should I Use for Degreasing?
23. Which Type of Vertrel® Should I Use for Displacement Drying, to Remove Water and/or Water Spots?
24. Can You Tell Me More Details About Drying with Vertrel®?
25. Can Vertrel® Be Used to Deposit Coatings and Lubricants?
26. Which Type of Vertrel® Should I Use to Remove Particulate from Ultra-Fine Surfaces?
27. Should I Consider a Co-Solvent System?
28._Are There Different Grades of Vertrel®?
29. Can I Get a Custom Blend of Vertrel®?


Technical Information About Vertrel®?

30. What Is an Azeotrope? Why Is That Important?
31. What Is HFC-43-10 and What Does It Do?
32. Can You Tell Me More About the Detailed Toxicity Studies on HFC-43-10mee?
33. What is HFC-365 and What Does It Do?
34. Does Vertrel® Have Any Materials Compatibility Problems?
35. What Is the Surface Tension of Vertrel®?
36. How Much Electricity Will Be Used Cleaning With Vertrel®?
37. Can Vertrel® Be Recycled or Reclaimed?
38. What Is A "Wetting Index" and What Does It Tell Me About Vertrel®?


Comparisons with Competing Technologies

40. How Does Vertrel® Compare to HCFC-141b?
41. How Does Vertrel® Compare to nPB?
42. How Does Vertrel® Compare to HCFC-225?
43. How Does Vertrel® Compare to HFE Solvents?
44. How Does Vertrel® Compare to Trike, Perc and Methylene Chloride?
44a. What Are the New U.S. Regulations About Methylene Chloride?
44b. How Toxic Is Methylene Chloride?
45. How Does Vertrel® Compare to Aqueous Choices?


About Using Vertrel® in a Vapor Degreaser

50. Is a Vapor Degreaser Better than an Aqueous Cleaning System?
51. How Does a Vapor Degreaser Work?
52. What Does It Cost to Buy a Degreaser with Vertrel®?
53. What Does It Cost to Run a Degreaser with Vertrel®?
54. When Do I Change the Solvent?
55. What Features I Should Look for in a Vapor Degreaser?
56. Is It Safe to Heat Vertrel®?
57. Does Vertrel® "Turn Acid" Like the Old-Style Solvents Did?
58. Who Makes Vapor Degreasers?
59. What Practices Do You Recommend to Maximize Cleaning and Minimize Emissions?


Questions About Dry Film Lubricants from Micro Care

101. What's PTFE and Why Is Micro Care's Special?
102. What Are the Advantages of Getting Dry Film Lubes from Micro Care?
103. Most PTFE Coatings Are Soft. Can They Be Treated to Be More Durable?
104. How Do I Apply PTFE Coatings from Micro Care?


Special Questions for Customers Using Aqueous and Semiaqueous Cleaning Systems

60. What's Wrong With Water Cleaning?
61. Isn't Water Cleaning Better for the Environment?
62. Can Water Be Used to Clean Anything Solvents Can Clean?
63. Isn't Aqueous Cleaning Cheaper?


Details About Using Vertrel® Safely

80. Is Vertrel® Safe Around the Factory?
81. What Are the Exposure Limits for the Vertrel® Cleaning Agents?
82. Is Vertrel® Safe for My Skin and Eyes? Is Vertrel® Toxic If I Accidentally Swallow It?
83. Is Vertrel® Flammable?
84. What Kind of Gloves do I Need to Use With Vertrel®?
85. Do I Need Safety Glasses When I Use Vertrel®?
86. What Safety Warnings Are Required When Using Vertrel® Specialty Fluids?
87. If Something Goes Wrong, What Are the Symptoms of Over-Exposure?


Procedural and Safety Issues

90. What's the Best Way to Store and Move Vertrel® Drums?
91. Which Federal Regulations Control the Use of Vertrel® Products?
92. What Should I Do So I Can Safely Work on Systems in Enclosed Areas?
93. Do I Need Drum Pumps? Where Can I Get Them?
93a. Can I Use Compressed Air to Help Dispense Vertrel® Products from Drums and Pails?
94. How Can I Monitor Vertrel® Fumes?
95. How Do I Dispose of Spent Solvent? What Is the RCRA Classification when Shipping It?
96. How Do I Sample the Solvents for QC Purposes?
97. How Do Conduct Tests of Non-Volatile Residues?


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Updated January 8, 2005
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