What is BS EN 60068-2-45 - Immersion in cleaning solvents about?
BS EN 60068-2-45 is a standard that serves technical specifications on the test method for immersion in cleaning solvents to determine the effect on marking, encapsulation and coating on electric components and printed boards.
BS EN 60068-2-45 comprises a test procedure whereby specimens to be tested are immersed in a certain solvent at a specified temperature and for a specified time.
In BS EN 60068-2-45, if required by the relevant specification, after immersion and drying, specimens shall be rubbed with cotton wool or wrapping tissue paper.
Who is BS EN 60068-2-45 - Immersion in cleaning solvents for?
BS EN 60068-2-45 on immersion in cleaning solvents applies to:
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Printed circuit board manufacturers
- Test laboratories
- Electrotechnical equipment manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 60068-2-45 - Immersion in cleaning solvents?
Cleaning solvents are used on electronic components and boards. Three commonly used solvents are specified for the purpose of this test. These solvents can chemically affect the immersed specimens which can result in product deterioration. Determining the impact of immersion in cleaning solvents assures the quality, durability and longevity of components and boards.
BS EN 60068-2-45 provides users guidance on two test methods to determine the impact of cleaning solvents on electronic components. BS EN 60068-2-45 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS EN 60068-2-45 enables users to determine the effects of prescribed cleaning solvents on electronic components and other parts suitable to be mounted on printed boards when subjected to immersion in the cleaning solvents.
BS EN 60068-2-45 will assist users to simulate the effects on components and equipment of immersion in cleaning solvents, enabling users to determine the impact of such immersion
