User manual 3M NOVEC CONTACT CLEANER

[. . . ] Typical uses include: during and after processing; prior to inspection; before shipping; or during field installations. The cleaner offers a number of significant advantages over many conventional spray cleaners, including: · Fast drying · Streak free · Low in toxicity · Non-flammable Novec Contact Cleaner also features an excellent environmental profile. The product is non-ozone depleting, is exempt from the U. S. [. . . ] The user should determine the best method for use. 3MTM NovecTM Contact Cleaner Performance Information The photos below compare identical connectors that were wiped with isopropanol (IPA) and Novec Contact Cleaner. The Novec Contact Cleaner does not leave residual contamination on the surface that can affect fiber optic circuit performance. Ceramic Connector Cleaned with IPA Ceramic Connector Cleaned with Novec Contact Cleaner MT Connector Cleaned with IPA MT Connector Cleaned with Novec Contact Cleaner Examples of Application Methods In method #1, the cleaner is applied to a wiping cloth; the cloth is then used to wipe the connectors clean. This can be done in the fixture or on individual connectors during inspections. If cleaned in the fixture additional cleaning at inspection is all but eliminated. This technique is similar to current practices with alcohol. The advantages of cleaning with Novec Contact Cleaner are that the cleaning is more complete, with no residual left behind; no odor; and minimal irritation to skin. In addition, Novec Contact Cleaner is non-flammable. The cleaner is fast drying, which also aids in both visual and interferometric inspection. Method 1: Applying contact cleaner to cloth. Wiping connectors in fixture with cloth and Novec Contact Cleaner. 2 3MTM NovecTM Contact Cleaner Performance Information Examples of Application Methods (Continued) The second technique can be used to effectively clean a complete fixture with connectors. This technique is appropriate for MT style connectors that can have excessive debris. The ferrules should be wiped clean after the initial spray of the cleaner. Method 2: Applying contact cleaner to fixture with connectors. Environmental and Safety Properties Properties and Exposure Ozone Depletion Potential1­ODP Guidelines Data compiled from published Atmospheric Lifetime­ALT (yrs) information Flashpoint Global Warming Potential ­GWP 2 Novec Contact Cleaner 0. 00 320 4. 1 None None 750 None >100, 000 3 HCFC-141b 0. 10 700 9. 2 None 7. 6-17. 73 500 None 62, 000 Not for Flammability Range in Air specification Exposure Guidelines, ppm (8 hr. time-weighted average) purposes Exposure Ceiling (ppm) Acute Toxicity (4 hr. LC50 [Rat]) 1 CFC-11 = 1. 0 2 GWP­100 year Integration Time Horizon (ITH) Vol % by ASTM E681-94 @ 100°C Toxicity Profile The toxicological testing completed on Novec Contact Cleaner shows the overall toxicity is low. The material is practically non-irritating to the eyes, minimally irritating to the skin and is not a mutagen. It is rated "practically non-toxic" through inhalation. A 90-day inhalation study has helped establish a recommended exposure guideline of 750 ppm for an eight-hour average worker exposure per day. This exposure guideline was established by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. [. . . ] Future availability, formulation, performance properties, and pricing for the material are not guaranteed, and are subject to change. Any technical information should be considered representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. Disclaimer of Warranty: 3M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [. . . ]