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August 7, 2006
Aqueous cleaner water tested for the Lead
Is it necessary to have the water in your aqueous cleaner tested for the Lead Free banned substances? Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE).
Ray Whittier
DataCon
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Ask the Experts Comments
August 7, 2006
Discharge water from an aqueous cleaning system should be tested for any banned or limit controlled substances. I doubt you will find any of the other RoHs substanses in the discharge water. Most regions are concerned about substances not common in de-fluxing applications. Historically, lead (in solution and in particulate form) was the primary concern. Ph can be a concern in some regions. Consult with your local regulators to be sure as specific toxic "deal-breakers" vary from city to city.
Mike Konrad, President
Aqueous Technologies
konrad@aqueoustech.com
Mr. Konrad has been in the electronic assembly equipment industry since 1985. Michael is founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies Corporation, a California based manufacturer of automatic de-fluxing equipment, chemicals, and cleanliness testing systems. He is a member of SMTA and IPC. He sits on SMT Magazine's Editorial Advisory Board and is a member of the IPC-APEX Tradeshow Exhibitor's Committee.
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