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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Softening solder paste

2008-02-18 by Stefan Trethan

Well i tried IPA and it popped the components off.
But IPA is notorious for containing water, so maybe that's the culprit.

ST

On Feb 18, 2008 9:31 AM, michael_haberler <reg5612@...> wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Bill Maxwell <wrmaxwell@...> wrote:
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> > I have had great results using a Flux Pen, type SMF12P, manufactured by
> > Electrolube, to soften dried out solder paste, Marko.  It would be
> > useful to know just what the solvent used in that product is.  A tub of
> > it would be very handy on the work-bench.
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> I've read up the safety description of the SMF12P Flux Pen - see
> http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/60861.pdf .
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> It lists Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol) - should be easy to get.
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