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== Composition == |
== Composition == |
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Chlorinated brake cleaners (often sold as non-flammable)<ref name=CRC1> {{cite web |url=https://www.crcindustries.com/products/brakleen-174-pro-series-brake-parts-cleaner-non-flammable-29-wt-oz-05089PS.html |title=Brakleen® Pro-Series Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable, 29 Wt Oz |accessdate=22 November 2020 |publisher=CRC Industries |website=crcindustries.com}} </ref> use [[organochloride]]s like [[tetrachloroethylene]] and [[ |
Chlorinated brake cleaners (often sold as non-flammable)<ref name=CRC1> {{cite web |url=https://www.crcindustries.com/products/brakleen-174-pro-series-brake-parts-cleaner-non-flammable-29-wt-oz-05089PS.html |title=Brakleen® Pro-Series Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable, 29 Wt Oz |accessdate=22 November 2020 |publisher=CRC Industries |website=crcindustries.com}} </ref> use [[organochloride]]s like [[tetrachloroethylene]] and [[dichloromethane]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner, 55 Gal |url=https://www.crcindustries.com/products/brakleen-174-brake-parts-cleaner-55-gal-05093.html |website=Main Website Store |accessdate=2 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Berryman Brake Parts Cleaner SDS |url=https://www.berrymanproducts.com/assets/5C-4-aerosol-1420-SDS.pdf |website=berrymanproducts.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}</ref> Historically [[1,1,1-Trichloroethane]] was used, sometimes together with Tetrachloroethylene. It was phased out due to its ozone-depleting nature.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Morrison |first1=Robert D. |last2=Murphy |first2=Brian L. |title=Chlorinated Solvents: A Forensic Evaluation |date=9 November 2015 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YGwoDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT89 |accessdate=2 July 2019 |publisher=Royal Society of Chemistry |language=en|isbn=9781782626077 }}</ref> |
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Non-chlorinated brake cleaners use [[Hydrocarbon|hydrocarbons]] as a main component; it will either be a low boiling [[Aliphatic compound|Aliphatic compounds]] or higher boiling hydrocarbon mixtures are used. [[Aromatic compound|Aromatics]] like [[benzene]], [[toluene]] or [[xylene]] may also be used.<ref>{{cite web |title=SAFETY DATA SHEET Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner |url=http://docs.crcindustries.com/msds/1003704E.pdf |website=crcindustries.com |accessdate=3 July 2019}}</ref> The hydrocarbons used are sometimes made by [[hydrogenation]] from [[naphtha]]. The [[Lipophilicity|lipophilic]] |
Non-chlorinated brake cleaners use [[Hydrocarbon|hydrocarbons]] as a main component; it will either be a low boiling [[Aliphatic compound|Aliphatic compounds]] or higher boiling hydrocarbon mixtures are used. [[Aromatic compound|Aromatics]] like [[benzene]], [[toluene]] or [[xylene]] may also be used.<ref>{{cite web |title=SAFETY DATA SHEET Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner |url=http://docs.crcindustries.com/msds/1003704E.pdf |website=crcindustries.com |accessdate=3 July 2019}}</ref> The hydrocarbons used are sometimes made by [[hydrogenation]] from [[naphtha]]. The [[Lipophilicity|lipophilic]] liquids dissolve fat-soluble [[Lubricant|lubricants]] or oils. Some products also contain polar solvents such as [[ethanol]],<ref>http://docs.crcindustries.com/msds/5151.pdf</ref> [[methanol]],<ref>https://www.safety-kleen.com/sites/g/files/bdczcs371/files/2019-05/820076Brev12-16.pdf</ref> [[Isopropyl alcohol|isopropanol]], and [[acetone]] in order to dissolve non-lipophilic substances. Many formulations are incompatible with various materials, especially plastics. |
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Brake cleaner, often also called parts cleaner, is a mostly colorless cleaning agent, mainly used for cleaning the brake disks, the engine compartment and underfloor of motor vehicles. An important feature is that the brake cleaner leaves no residue after the solvents evaporate.[1]
Composition
Chlorinated brake cleaners (often sold as non-flammable)[2] use organochlorides like tetrachloroethylene and dichloromethane.[3][4] Historically 1,1,1-Trichloroethane was used, sometimes together with Tetrachloroethylene. It was phased out due to its ozone-depleting nature.[5]
Non-chlorinated brake cleaners use hydrocarbons as a main component; it will either be a low boiling Aliphatic compounds or higher boiling hydrocarbon mixtures are used. Aromatics like benzene, toluene or xylene may also be used.[6] The hydrocarbons used are sometimes made by hydrogenation from naphtha. The lipophilic liquids dissolve fat-soluble lubricants or oils. Some products also contain polar solvents such as ethanol,[7] methanol,[8] isopropanol, and acetone in order to dissolve non-lipophilic substances. Many formulations are incompatible with various materials, especially plastics.
Use
The main application of brake cleaners is the degreasing and cleaning metal parts or metallic surfaces. They are used for removing oils, fats, resins, tar and dust, mainly in the automotive sector.
About 10 million liters are consumed per year in Germany.[1]
Danger
Brake cleaners contain toxic compounds and should only be used in well-ventilated areas or outdoors. Some are highly flammable and harmful for environment, which also has to be considered during storage. Skin exposure to the solvent mixture may cause irritation and defatting injury.
Chlorinated brake cleaner containing tetrachloroethylene will, on exposure to high temperatures (above 500 °F (260 °C)) or strong UV light, decompose into phosgene and hydrogen chloride, both of which are dangerous when inhaled.[9][10]
Rubber and some types of plastics are decomposed by brake cleaners by removing binding components. This has the consequence that the rubber will appear unchanged at first; however, it will become brittle, and after a few weeks to months cracks and fractures appear.
Alternatives
For frequent and industrial use, cleaning and degreasing may be an alternative to supercritical carbon dioxide or dry Ice blasting, which is abrasive. This requires a setup to apply the carbon dioxide. While the harmful vapors are eliminated, the CO2 must be ventilated. Applying the carbon dioxide causes electrostatic discharge by the expanding gas. The dust and harmful brake dust is not bound in the liquid.
References
- ^ a b Explosionsschutz beim Umgang mit brennbaren Reinigern in der Kfz-Werkstatt (PDF; 762 kB).
- ^ "Brakleen® Pro-Series Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable, 29 Wt Oz". crcindustries.com. CRC Industries. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner, 55 Gal". Main Website Store. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Berryman Brake Parts Cleaner SDS" (PDF). berrymanproducts.com. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ Morrison, Robert D.; Murphy, Brian L. (9 November 2015). Chlorinated Solvents: A Forensic Evaluation. Royal Society of Chemistry. ISBN 9781782626077. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "SAFETY DATA SHEET Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner" (PDF). crcindustries.com. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ http://docs.crcindustries.com/msds/5151.pdf
- ^ https://www.safety-kleen.com/sites/g/files/bdczcs371/files/2019-05/820076Brev12-16.pdf
- ^ "ATSDR - Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs): Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)". www.atsdr.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Wettström, R.; Dahlberg, J. A.; Andersson, H. F. (1 September 1975). "Phosgene Formation During Welding in Air Contaminated with Perchloroethylene". The Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 18 (2): 129–132. doi:10.1093/annhyg/18.2.129. PMID 1190647. Retrieved 2 July 2019.