Optics Pitch and Wax Removal

NuGenTec FluoSolv® formulated solvents have been used in many applications in the optics industry such as precision cleaning, deposition of anti-reflective & anti-static coatings and de-blocking. Many different types of pitch and wax are used for blocking during grinding and polishing of glass to make spherical and plano-optical components. FluoSolv CX® is a safe drop-in replacement for Asahiklin AK-225 solvent (Class II ODC) as well as nPB and other similar solvents.

FluoSolv® CX has shown excellent solvency when used in a vapor-degreaser for removal of pitch (e.g. Trinidad, Gugolz) and wax (e.g. Fixturewax, Hypo Wax etc.) due to its Kb value being high (95-100).

Higher soil loading allows the solvent bath to last longer before replacement, resulting in cost savings for new solvent and lower production downtime.

Field data for various waxes and pitch type is shown below for FluoSolv® CX

Features

To the best of our knowledge, this product is California Prop 65 compliant.

FluoSolv CX® Features

• Safe drop-in replacement for Asahiklin AK-225 solvent
• Safe drop-in replacement for nPB solvent
• FluoSolv CX® has shown excellent solvency when used in a vapor-degreaser for removal of pitch
• Higher soil loading allows the solvent bath to last longer before replacement
• Optics Pitch and Wax Removal

Soil Loading in FluoSolv CX @ bp 42°C

Download the PDF FluoSolv Application Brief here