Hi Dave

> TechNetters - some of our assembly techs use MEK to remove flux. I know
> MEK
> is potent and probably shouldn't be used for flux removal. What I need is
> some justification WHY we shouldn't use MEK.
>
        Because you can validate another flux remover which does an equal or
better job that's safer for them to use and the environment.
        I'm in the process of doing this for Kester 186/186-18 RMA flux.

        I have half a dozen flux removers (including Kester's 5240) but
haven't tested any of them yet.
        Let ya know if anything is a miracle cure.

        Hans

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