Cleaning Electronics with Isopropyl Alcohol

Chemicals are found throughout the electronic assembly and repair process, but no solvent is more common than isopropyl alcohol. It is universally used for cleaning and as a main constituent of fluxes, but how much do you really know about isopropyl alcohol? Isopropyl alcohol (CAS #67-63-0) is also referred to as IPA, isopropanol, 2-propanol, and even rubbing alcohol (more on that later). It dissolves a wide range of polar and non-polar soils, is it is often used to dissolve and remove light oils, fingerprints, cutting fluids, flux residues, carbon deposits, and mold release. It is also readily miscible in water, so can be used as a drying agent as well.

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824-450G. 99.9% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CLEANING SOLVENT. 450gram AEROSOL

MG Chemicals 8241 Isopropyl Alcohol 70/30 Isopropyl Alcohol is an electronics cleaner conveniently packages in a liquid spray bottle. The liquid is fully miscible with water and a large variety of organic solvents, making it good at dissolving dirt, dust, greases, and light organic contaminants. It is quick drying relative to water and leaves no residue. As it dries, it gives off a light alcohol odor, which is not bothersome and serves as a cue to limit over- exposure due to poor ventilation.

mg Chemicals 8241-475ML 70/30 Isopropyl Alcohol Spray Bottle.

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824-1G 99.9% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CLEANING SOLVENT. 1 US GALLON BOTTLE

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Isopropyl Alcohol for Cleaning Electronics and Flux Removal

MG Chemicals 824-450G - Isopropyl Alcohol for Cleaning Electronics and Flux Removal

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MG Chemicals Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner. Safe on most plastics. 99.9 Percent pure anhydrous. Meets Mil. spec. #TT-1-735A. For use on: PC

MG Chemicals 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner, 945 mL Liquid Bottle

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