Bev,

I wonder how this stuff would react during an SIR test? (Keep the fire
extinguisher handy!!!)
I don't think I would like to power up a unit with this stuff on it!

David A. Douthit
Manager
LoCan LLC

Bev Christian wrote:

>  Hans,Thanks for the info.  When I read the quote your provided, it
> seems to me that it only speaks to protecting 100% metal surfaces
> (like Phil's bicycle chains).  I would NOT take this to mean component
> leads or contact with non-metal items like component bodies and
> circuit boards.  Is this how you all read it?Bev
>
>      -----Original Message-----
>      From: Hinners Hans M Civ WRALC/LUGE
>      [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>      Sent: February 28, 2002 4:23 PM
>      To: [log in to unmask]
>      Subject: Re: [TN] Alox 2028D
>
>      Hi ya Charlie!Alox 2028D is covered under MIL-C-81309 Type 3
>      Class 1  .  It's an avionic grade "soft film" used to
>      temporarily prevent corrosion when shipping components (up
>      to 1 month) . The Navy uses this stuff.  A
>      website: http://www.ciaci.com/aloxcorporation.htm  (although
>      some of it is in Brazilian I think).I can see why you'd be
>      concerned.Hans
>
>      MIL-C-81309E
>
>      MILITARY SPECIFICATION
>
>      CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUNDS, WATER DISPLACING,
>
>      ULTRA-THIN FILM
>
>      6.1 Intended use. The ultra-thin film, corrosion preventive
>      compoundscovered by this specification are intended for use
>      on any metal surface. It can be used both for initial
>      protection during shipment and storage and forin-service
>      treatment. It should not be used around liquid oxygen
>      fittings. The ability of these materials to prevent
>      corrosion and to displace water and their ease of
>      application when packaged as class 2 (pressurized spray
>      cans) make them particularly suited for service use. These
>      materials are intended for indoor protection and short term
>      protection outdoors where surfaces can be recoated when
>      required. These materials are not intended as a substitute
>      for other corrosion preventatives specified for protection
>      of surfaces for periods of more than one month.
>
>           -----Original Message-----
>           From: Bev Christian [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>           Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 2:20 PM
>           To: [log in to unmask]
>           Subject: Re: [TN] Alox 2028D
>
>           I fully agree with Phil.  Surely they jest!
>           Naphtha and trimethylbenzene have reasonably high
>           boiling points but they are still flammable
>           solvents and should be treated with respect.  The
>           latter has reported mutation effects in lab
>           animals (not specifically chemists).
>           "Hydrocarbon" is very broad, but usually means a
>           cut or two above naphtha on the distillation
>           column.  I would be concerned about higher boiling
>           residues creeping into switches, connectors; their
>           effects on some of the cheaper plastics and their
>           really good ability to "suck" airborne dusts onto
>           the circuit pack.  As far as the wax, which I
>           presume is what they actually want to put on their
>           product, they might as well get my grandmother to
>           melt some jam wax in a double boiler and just pour
>           it on their boards - just kidding! regards,Bev
>           ChristianResearch in Motion
>           -----Original Message-----
>           From: Crepeau, Phil [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>           Sent: February 28, 2002 11:40 AM
>           To: [log in to unmask]
>           Subject: Re: [TN] Alox 2028D
>
>
>                hi,surely you jest.  they may be
>                confused.  i use it on the chain of my
>                touring bike and it works great
>                there.phil
>
>                     -----Original Message-----
>                     From: Charlie Pitarys
>                     [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>
>                     Sent: Thursday, February 28,
>                     2002 8:07 AM
>                     To: [log in to unmask]
>                     Subject: [TN] Alox 2028D
>
>                      One of my customers has
>                     selected the Alox 2028D for
>                     use as a protective coating on
>                     their CCAs.
>                     Can anyone share any info on
>                     the benefits of this product
>                     (if any) in electronic
>                     packaging?
>                     It is mainly Naptha,
>                     Trimethylbenzen, hydrocarbon
>                     and parrafin wax. Described as
>                     a metalworking fluid additive.
>
>                     I can envision a lot of
>                     problems with wash chemistry
>                     incompatibility, insolubility
>                     and rinse water treatment etc.
>
>                     Any info will be appreciated.
>
>                     Thanks
>
>                     Charlie Pitarys
>                     Director of Application
>                     Technologies
>                     603.622.2900 X-115
>                     www.kyzen.com
>
>
>