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ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT

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AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT is a high-performance solvent blend designed for defluxing of printed wiring assemblies and precision cleaning of various materials, including plastics, substrates, electrical components, and metals. This non-flammable, non-corrosive solvent blend is made up of Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether, and boasts superior drying properties and excellent permeability, making it ideal for particle removal and other cleaning tasks. Its non-flammable and non-corrosive properties make it safe to use on delicate materials and in sensitive environments.

Chemical Name: 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether, Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Functions: Carrier, Drying Agent, Solvent

Labeling Claims: Corrosive Chloride Quats-free, Environmentally Friendly, Non-Corrosive, Non-Flammable, Recyclable

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Material Composition

Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene:  46-54%

1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether: 43-52%

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Benefits
  • Non-flammable
  • Non-corrosive
  • Superior drying property
  • Excellent permeability
  • Recyclable
  • Low global warming potential (GWP)
  • Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
  • No surfactants necessary
  • Recoverable by simple distillation
  • Can be used with ultrasonics
  • Material compatibility with a wide variety of metals, plastics, and elastomers
  • Excellent thermal, chemical, and hydrolytic stability
  • Low surface tension, low viscosity, high liquid density

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Applications
  • Defluxing of printed wiring assemblies
  • Precision cleaning of plastics, substrates, electrical components, metals, and particle removal
  • Drying agent after cleaning with hydrocarbons or alcohols
  • Replacement for HCFC, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, Dupont™ Vertrel®, & 3M™ Novec™ solvents
Cleaning Procedures

It is recommended that Asahiklin AE3000AT be used in a vapor degreaser to optimize cleaning efficiency, economy, and emission control. Cleaning procedures for Asahiklin AE3000AT are quite similar to those of AK225 products. The procedures consist of immersing a workload into the boiling solvent, rinsing or spraying with cool solvent and drying in solvent vapor.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point38 (100.4)ºC(ºF)
Density (at 25ºC)1.36g/cm³
Flash PointNoneOpen/Closed Cup
KB Value32
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at 39ºC)185KJ/kg
Melting Point-49.3ºC
Relative Evaporation Rate (Ether=100)93
Specific Heat (at 25ºC)1.3kJ/kg K
Surface Tension (at 25ºC)18dyne/cm
Viscosity (at 25ºC)0.33cSt
Material Compatibility

Asahiklin AE3000AT has a broad range of compatibilities.
Effect of Asahiklin AE3000AT on Unstressed Plastics at the Boiling Point.

  At boiling for 5min At boiling for 3 days
  Weight
change (%)
Linear Swell
(%)
Extractables
(%)
Weight
change (%)
Linear Swell
(%)
Extractables
(%)
Polyvinyl chloride (rigid) 3.2 2.2 <0.1 40.9 41.3 0.7
Polyvinyl chloride (plasticized) 23.0 17.4 5.8 -9.2 -20.4 19.2
Polyethylene (HP) 8.1 5.7 <0.1 128.6 affected 1.3
Polyethylene (LP) 1.4 0.1 <0.1 23.6 18.7 4.1
Polypropylene 1.95 1.3 <0.1 38.6 27.8 1.5
Polystyrene 34.0 19.9 0.3 affected affected 103.8
Polycarbonate 16.4 19.7 <0.1 33.2 56.6 1.1
Polyacetal 0.28 0.36 <0.1 11.0 16.4 0.4
Polyphenylene oxide 30.5 22.7 0.92 affected affected 102.6
Phenolic 0.17 0.13 <0.1 9.8 9.0 0.8
ABS 38.4 24.3 0.44 154.7 affected 3.0
Nylon6 <0.1 -3.4 <0.1 5.5 2.7 <0.1
Nylon66 <0.1 0.42 <0.1 4.8 5.2 <0.1
Polyester (FR) 2.4 3.4 <0.1 18.9 26.3 3.9
PTFE <0.1 0.25 <0.1 2.7 2.6 <0.1
PCTFE 0.22 0.7 <0.1 11.3 17.4 <0.1
Epoxy (FR) 0.3 0.1 <0.1 6.8 9.9 <0.1
Polyphenylene sulfide 0.25 <0.1 <0.1 3.8 4.5 <0.1
Polybutylene terephthalate 0.82 0.18 <0.1 13.4 11.7 0.8
Polyethylene terephthalate 19.6 18.8 <0.1 64.5 72.7 1.9

Note: negative numbers denote shrinkage

 

Effect of Asahiklin AE3000AT on Elastomers at the Boiling Point.

  At boiling for 5min At boiling for 3 days
  Weight change (%) Linear Swell
(%)
Extractables
(%)
Weight
change (%)
Linear Swell
(%)
Extractables
(%)
Polysulfide rubber FA(T) 18.9 16.8 <0.1 61.0 52.8 11.7
Natural rubber (NR) 19.9 19.1 0.2 45.5 32.6 10.7
Urethane rubber (UR) 30.6 25.9 <0.1 138.9 109.2 4.0
Isobutylene isoprene rubber (IIR) 19.5 13.0 0.9 38.7 30.0 13.6
Polychloroprene (CR) 18.0 16.5 1.3 29.6 23.2 17.9
Fluoroelastomer E (FKM) 8.0 9.3 <0.1 82.0 103.5 3.9
Chlorosulfonated polyethylene
(CSM)
15.3 14.1 1.2 29.7 23.9 10.7
Silicone rubber (Q) 63.4 44.8 <0.1 155.6 120.1 2.4
Nitryl rubber (NBR) 22.4 20.1 1.4 54.2 48.4 13
Ethylene propylene diene
terpolymer (EPDM)
17.3 14.1 3.5 17.5 8.3 17.3

 

 

Effect of Asahiklin AE3000AT on Viton and PTFE at the Boiling Point.

  At boiling for 7 days
  Weight
change (%)
Linear Swell
(%)
Extractables
(%)
Viton (FDA White) 55.2 37.3 0.5
Viton (Chemical Resistant) 92.7 74.3 1.4
Vition (Low Temp) 72.0 56.6 0.2
Viton 73.6 57.5 7.0
PTFE 2.8 0.9 <0.1

 

Environmental Properties
Properties Asahiklin AE3000AT
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)1 None
Global Warming Potential (GWP)2 *268
Flash Point None

 

1 CFC-11 = 1.0
2 CO2 = 1.0, 100yr ITH
* Calculated value by the AIST

Technical Details & Test Data

Comparison

Density vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT - Comparison

 

Vapor Pressure vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT - Comparison - 1

 

Viscosity vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000AT - Comparison - 2

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type