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Solvent for Oatley #95 tinning flux? sailoronthesea 08-29-2006
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Posted by on August 29, 2006, 1:11 pm
I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with
lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tinning flux and I tried
to wash it off with strong detergent but no luck. Does anyone know an
efficient way to wash this stuff off?

Thanks,
Jeff


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Posted by dpb on August 29, 2006, 2:01 pm

sailoronthesea@earthling.net wrote:
> I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with
> lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tinning flux and I tried
> to wash it off with strong detergent but no luck. Does anyone know an
> efficient way to wash this stuff off?

MSDS indicates negligble solubility in water but base is 60-70%
petrolatum so I'd try a petroleum solvent on a rag. Might check on
www.oatey.com to see if any further information (btw, note there's no
"L" in "Oatey").


Posted by PV on August 29, 2006, 4:08 pm

> I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with
> lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tinning flux and I tried
> to wash it off with strong detergent but no luck. Does anyone know an
> efficient way to wash this stuff off?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>

Pickup some flux stripper from your local electronics store or rubbing
alcohol.

PV



Posted by on August 29, 2006, 7:05 pm
Carb cleaner. Mind it;s flammable and noxious so do it outdoors.
sailoronthesea@earthling.net wrote:
> I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with
> lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tinning flux and I tried
> to wash it off with strong detergent but no luck. Does anyone know an
> efficient way to wash this stuff off?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff


Posted by Bob on August 29, 2006, 9:55 pm

sailoronthesea@earthling.net wrote:
> I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with
> lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tinning flux and I tried
> to wash it off with strong detergent but no luck. Does anyone know an
> efficient way to wash this stuff off?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff

Acetone, your wife's nail polish remover, alcohol, most anything not
water based.


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