CHEMTRONICS TDS 2190 Technical Data Sheet Fiber-Works Fiber-Wash Pen Fiber Optic Cleaner TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Fiber-Works Fiber-Wash Pen is a one step universal cleaning agent in a convenient pen-type dispenser. Boiling Point >200 F Engineered for removing contamination from fiber optic connectors, modules, and cables, this material is >1 Vapor Density (air=1) specifically designed to be used with the QbE, QbE- R, p-QbE or SqR in the wet-to-dry Combination Solubility in Water 100% Cleaning process (CCp). Formulated with non- flammable solvents this convenient cleaner is easily Specific Gravity 0.98 transportable and ideal for Central Office, Head End or (water = 1 77F) field service and installation kits. Removes a broad range of soils: dust, oils, greases, Evaporation Rate >1 buffer gel, soils, complex soils, salts and other (butyl acetate=1) contaminants Non-flammable, non-combustible Appearance Clear, Colorless Liquid Non-ozone depleting Aroma Mild Non-HAPS Very low global warming potential CARB & OTC 7% Reduced VOC release VOC Content*: Dissipates static charge Leaves no residues SCAQMD 85 g/L Has light clean aroma. VOC Content**: Non-corrosive Safe and easy to transport Flash Point (TCC) Non-flammable Approximately 125 end face cleanings per pen *Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) information is calculated on a Contains no CFCs, HCFCs, HFEs or HFCs weight basis using the VOC definition of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Consumer Product Regulations, South Coast Air Contains no 1,1,1 Trichloroethane Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 102 and the Federal definition published in 40 CFR 51.100(s). TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ** SCAQMD Rule 1122 compliant Fiber Works Fiber-Wash Pen cleans: COMPATIBILITY UPC and APC 2.5mm SC (types), 1.25mm LC (Types), MT-Type, and all military end face FiberWorks Fiber-Wash is generally compatible connections with most materials used in the fiber optics industry. Handling soils and environmental soils from With any cleaning agent compatibility should be optical interfaces and back planes in conjunction determined on a non-critical area prior to use. with Coventry brand precision swabs Contaminants from transmitters, amplifiers and transceivers Buffer gel from connectors and end faces USAGE INSTRUCTIONS For industrial use only. Read MSDS carefully prior to use. ITW Chemtronics provides a technical hotline to answer your technical and application related CCp Combination Cleaning Process questions. The toll free number is: 1 Remove cap to expose pen tip 1-800-TECH-401. 2 Pull a QbE wipe across the soft platen 3 Press pen tip onto a corner of the QbE wiper surface to dispense a coin (1) sized spot of solvent. For standard ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA CCp wet-to-dry cleaning no pressure is required to HCFC-141b None HFC None dispense liquid. However, if more liquid is desired, the HCFC-225 None nPB None pen body can be squeezed gently while depressing the tip on a wipe. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are regulated under the Montreal Protocol 4 Gently press the fiber optic connector end face onto as Class II ozone depleting substances. HCFC-141b is no longer produced in the US under this legislation. HCFC-225 is planned for production phase-out the wet spot on the wipe and glide it across the wipe into in 2015. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are not currently regulated. a dry portion. EPA has listed n-propyl bromide (nPB) as an acceptable alternative to ozone 5 Repeat three times without crossing the same area on depleting substances in metal, precision, and electronics cleaning under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act. the wipe. 6 For APC connections, tilt the jumper or tilt the QbE NOTE: box to find the angle where the end face makes full This information is believed to be accurate. It is contact with the wiper. This is apparent when the end intended for professional end users having the skills face glides with little resistance. to evaluate and use the data properly. ITW CHEMTRONICS does not guarantee the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using it. Chemtronics, Coventry and QbE are registered trademarks of ITW Chemtronics. All rights reserved. Fiber-Works, Fiber-Wash , SqR, and Combination Cleaning process (CCp) are trademarks of ITW Chemtronics. All rights reserved. All other trademarks herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2009 ITW Chemtronics. All rights reserved. MANUFACTURED BY: 7 When moistening a precision swab for back ITW CHEMTRONICS plane cleaning, hold the swab tip in the 1 spot of 8125 COBB CENTER DRIVE cleaner for a count of 1-2-3-4-5 (about 5 seconds). KENNESAW, GA 30152 Insert the swab and rotate the hand three times. USA Follow up with a dry swab. 1-770-424-4888 REV. D (11/09) DISTRIBUTED BY: AVAILABILITY FW2190 5g / 0.2 oz pen TECHNICAL & APPLICATION ASSISTANCE