Technical Information
DuPont Vertrel CCA ™ ®
Specialty Fluid - Developmental Product
Precision Cleaning Applications
Introduction Table 1
Physical Properties
®
Vertrel CCA is a patent-pending blend of hydro-
fluorocarbons Vertrel® XF (2,3-dihydrodeca- Propertya Vertrel® CCA
fluoropentane) and HFC-365mfc (1,1,1,3,3-
Molecular Weight 138
pentafluorobutane) with trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. It
has “zero� ozone-depletion potential, and low global- Boiling Point, °C (°F) 37 (99)
warming potential, making it an ideal replacement for Liquid Density, g/cc (lb/gal) 1.35 (11.3)
HCFC 141b and perfluorocarbons (PFCs) in many Vapor Pressure, mm Hg (psia) 488 (9.4)
applications. All components of Vertrel® CCA are
Surface Tension, dyn/cm 18.8
accepted under the USA EPA’s Significant New Al-
Freezing Point, °C (°F) �35 (�31)
ternatives Policy (SNAP).
Heat of Vaporization at
This product bulletin summarizes product property, Boiling Point, cal/g (Btu/lb) 47 (85)
application and use, safety, health, environmental, and Heat Capacity, cal/g°C (Btu/lb°F) 0.51 (0.51)
regulatory information. Users should also consult the
Viscosity, cPs 0.57
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional
Flash Point, °C (°F)
information.
Closed Cupb None
Physical properties of Vertrel® CCA are shown in Open Cupc None
Tables 1 and 2. Vapor Flammability in Air, vol%
Lower Limit 7.5
Upper Limit 9.0
Applications
a
At 25°C (77°F), except where indicated.
Vertrel® CCA is intended for precision cleaning appli- b
Pensky Martens Closed Cup Tester (ASTM D93)
cations to remove light to moderate organic soils c
Tag Open Cup Tester (ASTM D1310-86)
from metal or solvent-safe plastic substrates. It is
suitable for use in boiling systems such as vapor
Table 2
degreaser systems, due to its excellent compositional
Density and Vapor Pressure
stability. Since it has enhanced solvency, compatibil-
Change with Temperature
ity with plastic and elastomeric materials should be
checked prior to use. Vapor
Temperature, Density, Pressure,
Vapor degreasing should be used for optimum clean-
°C (°F) g/cc (lb/gal) mmHg (psia)
ing effectiveness and economy. Modern vapor con-
tainment technology is recommended for both batch 0 (32) 1.40 (11.7) 165 (3.2)
and in-line equipment. These systems have higher 10 (50) 1.38 (11.5) 262 (5.1)
freeboard and a secondary set of low-temperature 20 (68) 1.36 (11.3) 400 (7.7)
(�29 °C [�20°F]) condenser coils to reduce vapor 25 (77) 1.35 (11.3) 488 (9.4)
loss. 30 (86) 1.34 (11.1) 592 (11.4)
40 (104) 1.31 (10.9) 849 (16.4)
50 (122) 1.29 (10.7) 1,187 (23.0)
60 (140) 1.26 (10.5) 1,621 (31.3)
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Plastic and Elastomer Table 4
Compatibility Elastomer Compatibility
Immersion: 15 Minutes at Room Temperature
Most plastics can be safely cleaned in Vertrel® CCA.
Acrylic, ABS, and polycarbonate parts, particularly if Compatible
under stress, may show slight cracking or crazing
Buna N, NBR, Nitrile Buna S, SBR, GRS
damage and should be tested. EPDM, butyl rubber,
EPM, EPDM, Nordel®
Butyl Rubber, IIR
Buna-S, and neoprene are recommended for elasto-
Chlorosulfonated PE Polysulfide
meric parts.
Natural Rubber, Isoprene Neoprene
Elastomer swelling and shrinking will, in most cases,
Viton® B
Urethane
revert to within a few percent of original size after air
Silicone
drying. Swell, shrinkage, and extractables are strongly
affected by the compounding agents, plasticizers, and
Incompatiblea
curing used in the manufacture of plastics and elas-
tomers. Therefore, prior in-use testing is particularly None Tested
important.
a
Material composition varies depending upon compounding
Tables 3 and 4 summarize test results on short-term agents, plasticizers, processing, etc. Specific materials should
exposures of unstressed plastics and elastomers be tested for compatibility with solvent.
simulating a typical cleaning cycle. Long-term
Metals and Other Compatibility
compatibility data simulating exposure of vapor
degreaser construction materials is available from
Vertrel® CCA was found compatible with aluminum,
DuPont upon request.
copper, and iron, after exposure for two weeks at
37°C (99°F) in sealed tubes.
Table 3
Plastic Compatibility Vertrel® CCA is not compatible with strong bases;
Immersion: 15 Minutes at Room Temperature therefore, contact with highly basic process materials
is not recommended.
Compatible
Polyethylene Acetal
Safety/Exposure Limits
Polypropylene Epoxy
Users of Vertrel® CCA must read and understand the
Polyester, PET, PBT Liquid Crystal Polymer
DuPont Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Data
Polyimide, PI, PEI, PAI Phenolic from toxicity studies have demonstrated that the
Polyetherketone, PEK PTFE, ETFE components of Vertrel® CCA have low toxicity and
are safe when handled in accordance with DuPont
Polyaryletherketone, PEEK Polyvinylchloride
recommendations and when exposures are main-
Polyarylsulfone, PAS Ionomer
tained below recommended exposure limits. Vertrel®
Polyphenylene Sulfide, PPS Chlorinated PVC
CCA is a skin and eye irritant and has low acute inha-
Polysulfone, PSO lation toxicity. As with many safely used halocarbon
materials, intentional misuse or deliberate inhalation
Incompatiblea
may result in suffocation by oxygen displacement,
central nervous system effects or cardiac sensitiza-
Polystyrene ABS
tion effects. Gross over-exposure may be fatal. Table
Cellulosic Acrylic
5 shows the applicable exposure limits for the com-
Polyphenylene Oxide, PPO
ponent materials of Vertrel® CCA.
a
Material composition varies depending upon compounding
agents, plasticizers, processing, etc. Specific materials should
be tested for compatibility with solvent.
2
Safety/Flammability Storage/Handling
®
Vertrel® CCA is thermally stable and does not oxidize
Vertrel CCA exhibits no closed cup or open cup
flash point and is not classified as a flammable liquid or degrade during storage. Store in a clean, dry area.
by NFPA or DOT. However, the product does exhibit Protect from freezing temperatures. If solvent is
vapor flammability limits in air. Users should clear stored below �10°C (14°F), mix prior to use. Do not
equipment of all vapors and liquids before performing allow stored product to exceed 52°C (125°F) to pre-
any maintenance operations that could result in an vent leakage or potential rupture of container from
ignition source. pressure and expansion.
Flash point data and limits of flammability in air pro- Consideration should be given to retrofit of existing,
vide the user with additional information that should be or purchase of new, vapor degreasing equipment to
used as elements of a fire risk assessment and to deter- provide vapor containment technology that enables
safe and economical use of Vertrel® CCA.
mine guidelines for the safe handling of volatile chemi-
cals. Users should assure compliance with NFPA
Although Vertrel® CCA is not classified as a flam-
standards and local fire codes.
mable liquid by DOT/NFPA, it does have flammable
limits in air. A drum pump is recommended to dis-
Table 5
pense the product from its container. If an electric
Exposure Limits
drum pump is used, avoid operation near open equip-
ment or when solvent vapors are present. In these
Component Limit, ppm Type
cases, consideration should be given to the use of
AELa 200
Vertrel® XF a flammable-rated drum pump. If a large release of
8- and 12-hr TWA
Ceilingb
400 vapors occurs, such as from a large leak or spill, the
vapors may concentrate near the floor or in subfloor
AELa 200
HFC-365mfc 8-hr TWA
areas and displace the oxygen available for breathing,
Trans-1,2-
causing suffocation. Evacuate everyone until the area
TLVc 200
dichloroethylene 8-hr TWA
has been well ventilated. Do not re-enter the affected
a, b
Calculatede
®
Vertrel CCA AEL 200 areas without self-contained breathing apparatus un-
less the Vertrel® CCA concentration is below the AEL.
a
AEL (Acceptable Exposure Limit) is an airborne inhalation
exposure limit established by DuPont that specifies time-weighted
average concentrations to which nearly all workers may be
Environmental Legislation
repeatedly exposed without adverse effects.
b
A ceiling limit is the concentration that should not be exceeded Vertrel® CCA is accepted by the U.S. Environmental
during any part of the working day. The ceiling limit for individual Protection Agency (EPA) under the Significant New
components applies to the blend product as well.
Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, as a substitute
c
TLV (Threshold Limit Value) is an air-borne inhalation exposure
for ozone-depleting substances (Table 6). The
limit established by the American Conference of Government
components of Vertrel® CCA are listed in the TSCA
and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) that specifies time-weighted
inventory. One component, HFC-43-10mee, is sub-
average concentrations to which nearly all workers may be
repeatedly exposed without adverse effects. ject to the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and
d
Calculated in accordance with ACGIH formula for TLVs for should be used only in the indicated applications.
mixtures.
Vertrel® CCA is not a hazardous air pollutant (HAP),
Recovery and therefore not subject to NESHAP regulation.
Vertrel® CCA is not included in the SARA Title III
Vertrel® CCA is easily recoverable by off-line or Section 313 list of toxic chemicals, and is not subject
in-line distillation equipment such as a vapor to SARA Title III (EPCRA) reporting requirements.
degreaser or still. The presence of soil, however, may
alter the characteristics of the material during the
recovery operation. Recovery should be closely moni-
tored to ensure operating levels are maintained. Users
should test the spent Vertrel® CCA to ensure proper
classification for waste disposal.
3
Specifications
Table 6
Environmental Properties
Composition and specifications are shown in Table 7.
All components are listed in the TSCA Inventory.
GWP Photochemical
ODPa (100 yr ITH)b VOCc
Property
Table 7
Vertrel® XF 0 1300 Exempt Vertrel® CCA Specifications
HFC-365mfc 0 890 Exempt
Vertrel® XF, wt% 33.0 ± 1.0
Trans-1,2-
HFC 365mfc, wt% 28.0 ± 1.0
dichloroethylene 0 � Not Exempt
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, wt% 39.0 ± 1.0
a
ODP � ozone depletion potential Nonvolatile Residue, ppm wt 100 max.
b
GWP � global warming potential Moisture, ppm wt 200 max.
c
VOC � volatile organic compound Appearance Clear, colorless
Packaging and Availability
Vertrel® CCA is available commercially in
55-gal (208-L) drums with a net weight of 500 lb
(226 kg) and in 5-gal (19-L) pails with a net weight
of 45 lb (20 kg). One-gallon and smaller samples in
glass containers are available on request.
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