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Method for printed circuit board and/or printed wiring board cleaning

US4640719A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 1985
Grant dateFeb 3, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/162
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for the removal of rosin soldering flux and adhesive tape residues from printed circuit and/or wiring boards, and for testing the quality of curing of U.V.-cured soldermask on such boards. The compositions of the invention contain terpene compounds, preferably in combination with terpene emulsifying surfactants to facilitate removal by rinsing in water.

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