BIOACT EC-88
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- Broad Inline Defluxing
- Non-Foaming High-Loading Wash Bath
- 10 to 25% Aqueous Concentration
Product Description
BIOACT EC-88 is a proprietary, inherently non-foaming aqueous defluxer developed for high-throughput inline spray-in-air cleaning equipment. Used at 10–25% concentration in water, it removes lead-free, no-clean, RMA, water-soluble, and HMP flux residues, along with fingerprint oils, white residues, and ionic contamination. BIOACT EC-88 combines high flux-loading capacity with long wash-bath life and does not require defoamer or pH-booster additives. Typical process temperatures are 50–70°C for both the wash bath and DI-water rinse, supporting controlled post-solder cleaning of PCB assemblies in aqueous inline systems.
Key features
- Inline spray-in-air defluxing: Specifically designed for aqueous inline spray-in-air cleaning equipment.
- Broad flux-residue removal: Removes lead-free, no-clean, RMA, water-soluble, and HMP flux residues.
- Ionic and process-soil removal: Removes ionic contamination, fingerprint oils, and white residues.
- Inherently non-foaming: Supports inline spray processing without a separate defoamer.
- High flux-loading capacity: Supports long wash-bath life under a controlled cleaning process.
- No bath additives required: Does not require defoamer or pH-booster additives to maintain the documented process.
Applications / Suitable for
- Aqueous inline spray-in-air defluxing
- Post-solder cleaning of PCB assemblies
- Removal of lead-free, no-clean, RMA, water-soluble, and HMP flux residues
- Removal of white residues, fingerprint oils, and ionic contamination
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
Thermal Properties
General Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
BIOACT EC-88
BIOACT EC-88 is an inherently non-foaming aqueous defluxer for high-throughput inline spray-in-air equipment. The concentrated cleaner removes multiple flux-residue types and ionic contamination while supporting high flux loading, long wash-bath life, and operation without defoamer or pH-booster additives.
As-Supplied Properties
Typical product data for evaluation. These values are not guaranteed specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odor | Mild | — | As supplied |
| Flash point | None to boiling | — | Typical product data |
| Specific gravity | 0.955 | — | 25°C |
| pH | 10.3 | — | 15% concentration |
| Viscosity | 12 | cP | 25°C |
| Chemical oxygen demand | 213 | ppm | 0.01% concentration |
Inline Cleaning Process
Use BIOACT EC-88 in aqueous inline spray-in-air equipment. Establish concentration, wash temperature, DI-water rinse temperature, conveyor settings, spray pressure, and bath-management controls for the assembly, flux chemistry, soil loading, and required cleanliness endpoint.
Inline Defluxing Sequence
Store BIOACT EC-88 in its original, sealed container above 50°F (10°C) and protect the product from freezing. The documented shelf life is 36 months under these conditions. Standard packages include 40 lb (18 kg) pails and 440 lb (200 kg) drums. Consult the current SDS for complete handling, storage, exposure-control, spill-response, and disposal requirements.
Environmental and Regulatory Profile
| Issue or observation | Source-supported guidance | Qualification boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone depletion potential | Zero | Supplier-reported product environmental profile. |
| Global warming potential | Low | Supplier-reported qualitative classification. |
| Volatile organic compound | 780 g/L | Confirm current regional and process-specific VOC requirements. |
| Hazardous air pollutant | No | Supplier-reported product status. |
| SARA | Not regulated | Confirm current jurisdictional, facility, and process applicability. |
| Nonylphenol ethoxylates | None | Supplier-reported formulation attribute. |
| Alkylphenol ethoxylates | None | Supplier-reported formulation attribute. |
Defluxing and Bath Guidance
Applications
BIOACT EC-88 supports aqueous inline spray-in-air cleaning where flux residues, white residues, fingerprint oils, or ionic contamination must be removed from compatible PCB assemblies under a controlled production process.
Technical Support
Work with Krayden to evaluate BIOACT EC-88 against your flux chemistry, PCB materials, inline cleaning equipment, throughput, wash concentration, temperature, rinse configuration, bath loading, and cleanliness targets. Our team can help review process trials, packaging, sampling, and implementation requirements.
