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The main goal of this project is to demonstrate/validate non-aqueous, low-VOC, and HAP-free cleaners to meet the new environmental regulations in California (Rule 1171).
P-D-680 (A-A-59601) is a petroleum-based solvent, which contains hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and causes health and environmental problems. Its successor, MIL-PRF-680, is also a petroleum-based solvent which contains the same amount of VOC as P-D-680 but does not contain HAPs. Solvent emissions are regulated regionally and locally, with the air pollution control districts in California implementing the most stringent requirements. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has recently imposed restrictions limiting the VOC content in solvents to no greater than 25 grams per liter for immersion cleaning processes unless the solvent is used in an airtight cleaning system.
Eight DoD testing sites recently conducted field tests to evaluate the cleaning efficiency of three alternative cleaners (Cyclo 147F, QSOL 300, SB-32) to MIL-PRF-680 and P-D-680. The selected products for the field test have met the testing requirements of MIL-PRF-32295 specification Type I (Cleaner, Non-Aqueous, Low-VOC, HAP-Free) with the exception of the storage stability testing (in progress). The new specification consists of two types: Type I is intended for cleaning light soils such as oils and hydraulic fluids, and Type II is intended for cleaning heavy soils such as greases and carbon residues. To validate the effectiveness of the selected products, the field test was conducted at several DoD testing sites over the past several months in cleaning different weapon systems. Successful completion of this demonstration will result in the implementation of environmentally friendly cleaners specifically suited for Navy Aviation, Air Force, Army Aviation, and US Marine Corps requirements.
P-D-680 (A-A-59601) is a petroleum-based solvent, which contains hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and causes health and environmental problems. Its successor, MIL-PRF-680, is also a petroleum-based solvent which contains the same amount of VOC as P-D-680 but does not contain HAPs. Solvent emissions are regulated regionally and locally, with the air pollution control districts in California implementing the most stringent requirements. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has recently imposed restrictions limiting the VOC content in solvents to no greater than 25 grams per liter for immersion cleaning processes unless the solvent is used in an airtight cleaning system.
Eight DoD testing sites recently conducted field tests to evaluate the cleaning efficiency of three alternative cleaners (Cyclo 147F, QSOL 300, SB-32) to MIL-PRF-680 and P-D-680. The selected products for the field test have met the testing requirements of MIL-PRF-32295 specification Type I (Cleaner, Non-Aqueous, Low-VOC, HAP-Free) with the exception of the storage stability testing (in progress). The new specification consists of two types: Type I is intended for cleaning light soils such as oils and hydraulic fluids, and Type II is intended for cleaning heavy soils such as greases and carbon residues. To validate the effectiveness of the selected products, the field test was conducted at several DoD testing sites over the past several months in cleaning different weapon systems. Successful completion of this demonstration will result in the implementation of environmentally friendly cleaners specifically suited for Navy Aviation, Air Force, Army Aviation, and US Marine Corps requirements.