CP420E

CHEMTRONICS TDS # 0601 Technical Data Sheet Gold Guard  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Gold Guard is engineered to clean, lubricate and protect gold, silver, platinum and other precious metal contacts. Gold Guard is a high performance contact cleaner and lubricant, offering protection from oxidation and corrosion while improving contact and conductivity. ! Minimizes friction and metal wear ! Protects against oxidation and corrosion ! Nonabrasive ! Excellent Material Compatibility ! Removes oxides, dust and other contaminants ! Lubricant remains stable up to 200°F and causes no electrical resistance. ! Contains no ozone depleting compounds TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Gold Guard is used in a wide range of applications, including: ! Axial and Coaxial Connections ! Cleans, Lubricates and Protects ! Gold Finger Connectors ! Laboratory Instruments ! M/F Connections ! Microcomputers ! Noble Metal Contacts ! PCB Edge Connectors TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling Point Vapor Density (air=1) Solubility in Water Specific Gravity (water = 1@77°°F) 207°F >1 Negligible 0.80 Evaporation Rate 1 (butyl acetate=1) Appearance Clear, Colorless Liquid. Odor Surface Tension (dynes/cm @21.6°°C) Alcohol 21 Flash Point (TCC) 72°F (22°C) Shelflife 2 years COMPATIBILITY Gold Guard is generally compatible with most materials used in the electronics industry. With any chemical, compatibility with components must be determined on a non-critical area prior to use. Material ABS Buna-N EPDM Graphite HDPE Kynar LDPE Lexan Neoprene Nylon 66 Cross-Linked PE Polypropylene Polystyrene PVC Silicone Rubber Teflon Viton Compatibility Good Good Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Not Recommended Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Good Excellent Excellent PERFORMANCE Open Surface Edge Connector Pin Socket Connector Sealed Cable Connector Lifetime in Years At: 40°°C 60°°C 3 0.4 6 0.9 30 4.5 300 45 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS For industrial use only. Wipe pad over metal contacts to clean and lubricate surfaces. Dries immediately upon application. Read MSDS carefully prior to use. Product is Flammable - Do not use near sources of ignition and energized equipment. AVAILABILITY CP420E 50 Presaturated Wipes TECHNICAL & APPLICATION ASSISTANCE Chemtronics provides a technical hotline to answer your technical and application related questions. The toll free number is: 1-800-TECH-401. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA CFC HCFC CL Solv. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% VOC HFC ODP 99.5% 0.0% 0.0 CFC, HCFC, CL. SOLV., VOC, and HFC numbers shown are the content by weight. Ozone depletion potential (ODP) is determined in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and U.S. Clean Air Act of 1990. The ODP of this product is 0.0. It is the sum of the ODP of the substances that may contribute to the depletion of stratospheric ozone, based upon the weight of each substance in the product’s formulation. NOTE: This information is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional end users having the skills to evaluate and use the data properly. CHEMTRONICS does not guarantee the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using it. MANUFACTURED BY: ITW CHEMTRONICS 8125 COBB CENTER DRIVE KENNESAW, GA 30152 1-770-424-4888 DISTRIBUTED BY: REV. D (03/01)