Because degreasers are widely used and may be physically small, they can be very difficult to locate. Non-manufacturing industries include railroad, bus, aircraft, and truck maintenance facilities, and automotive and electronic tool repair shops. Carburetor cleaners are the only source identified that generally uses a halogenated cleaner, methylene chloride, in a blend to reduce flammability and increase solvent power. Solvent vapor generated by heating solvent to boiling. Vapor is generally contained using condensing coils in the freeboard zone of the cleaner in addition to a lid.
Vapor condenses on part to be cleaned and rinses clean.
May be combined with immersion, ultrasonic cleaning and spraying. Standards Except for in-line machines, the cleaner s age class does not affect applicable requirements. Store solvent waste in closed containers. Flush parts in freeboard area. Do not fill cleaning device above fill line.