BIOACT 280
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- High-Melting Wax Removal
- 88 to 96 deg C Immersion Cleaning
- Aerospace Process Acceptance
Product Description
BIOACT 280 Wax Remover is a semi-aqueous cleaner based on aliphatic esters and surface-active agents for heated immersion dewaxing. It quickly dissolves paraffinic and microcrystalline plating waxes and thermoplastic fixturing waxes, while also removing pitches, greases, buffing compounds, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, coolants, and lubricating oils. The product is used at full concentration in heated immersion equipment, with mechanical agitation and heated DI-water rinsing. Typical data include a 141°C flash point, very low odor, vapor pressure below 0.002 mmHg at 20°C, and wax loading up to 40%. It is compatible with many polymers, elastomers, and ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and is documented for multiple aerospace processes.
Key features
- Heated immersion wax removal: Designed for full-strength use in heated immersion and soak-tank equipment.
- High-melting wax solvency: Dissolves paraffinic and microcrystalline plating waxes and thermoplastic fixturing waxes.
- Wax loading capability: Documented for wax loading up to 40%.
- High flash point and very low vapor pressure: Typical flash point of 141°C and vapor pressure below 0.002 mmHg at 20°C.
- Broad material compatibility: Documented for many polymers and elastomers and for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
- Aerospace process acceptance: Documented for GE Aviation, Honeywell, IAE, Pratt & Whitney, and related aerospace testing requirements.
Applications / Suitable for
- Removal of paraffinic and microcrystalline plating waxes
- Removal of thermoplastic fixturing waxes
- Heated immersion cleaning of aerospace and precision components
- Removal of pitches, greases, buffing compounds, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, coolants, and lubricating oils
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
Thermal Properties
General Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
BIOACT 280 Wax Remover
BIOACT 280 Wax Remover is a semi-aqueous cleaner for heated immersion removal of paraffinic and microcrystalline plating waxes and thermoplastic fixturing waxes. Its high flash point, very low vapor pressure, documented wax loading, and material compatibility support aerospace and precision dewaxing processes.
As-Supplied Properties
Typical product data for evaluation. These values are not guaranteed specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odor | Very low | — | As supplied |
| Flash point | 141 (285) | °C (°F) | Typical product data |
| Specific gravity | 0.87 | — | 25°C |
| Vapor pressure | <0.002 | mmHg | 20°C |
| Viscosity | 7.3 | cP | 25°C |
| Kauri-Butanol value | 90 | — | Typical solvency value |
Application and Processing
Use BIOACT 280 at full concentration in heated immersion equipment. Control bath temperature, agitation, rinsing, and material compatibility according to the wax, component geometry, substrate, and applicable aerospace process.
Wax-Removal Sequence
Store BIOACT 280 in its original, sealed container at or above 50°F (10°C) and protect the product from freezing. The documented shelf life is 36 months under these conditions. Standard packages include 36 lb (16 kg) pails and 400 lb (181 kg) drums. Consult the current SDS for safe handling, exposure controls, storage, and disposal requirements.
Environmental Profile
| Issue or observation | Source-supported guidance | Qualification boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone depletion potential | Zero | Product environmental-profile value. |
| Global warming potential | Essentially zero | Supplier-reported product classification. |
| Hazardous air pollutant | No | Supplier-reported product status. |
| Volatile organic compound | 137 g/L | Verify applicable regional and process-specific VOC requirements. |
| SARA | Not regulated | Confirm current jurisdictional and facility obligations. |
| NESHAPs | Not regulated | Confirm current process and facility applicability. |
| RCRA | Not regulated | Waste classification depends on use and contamination; follow local requirements. |
Technical Guidance
Approvals and Testing
| Issue or observation | Source-supported guidance | Qualification boundary |
|---|---|---|
| General Electric Aviation | General parts cleaner and plating wax remover on GEAE and CFMI engine hardware; Master Cleaner List 3.6.5, Semi-Aqueous Immersion Cleaners at 100% concentration. | Use only within the identified hardware, process, list, and revision scope. |
| Honeywell | Process Specification C7010, Rev H; conforms to EMS 53170 Rev C Type 1. | Verify the current Honeywell process revision and exact application scope. |
| International Aero Engines | IAE CoMat 01-460. | Apply only within the named material and process requirements. |
| Pratt & Whitney | MCL E-205 Titanium Stress Corrosion Test; PMC 8913-1,-2 for SPOP 37 Method 2 plating-wax removal and POP 1800-U masking-process use. | Preserve the exact part, process, method, and revision boundaries. |
| Testing and additional support | ASTM F1110, F2111, F945, and F519; supported by Hawker Pacific Aerospace, U.K. as a general-purpose high-temperature degreasing agent. | Testing and support statements do not establish universal material or process suitability. |
Applications
BIOACT 280 supports heated immersion cleaning where plating waxes, fixturing waxes, and related high-melting or oily soils must be removed from compatible aerospace and precision components.
Technical Support
Work with Krayden to evaluate BIOACT 280 against your masking wax, substrate, immersion equipment, bath temperature, agitation, rinse sequence, and aerospace process requirements. Our team can help review compatibility, approvals, packaging, samples, and implementation conditions.
