AS 1627.1-1989

1 - AS 1627.1-1989 METAL FINISHING - PREPARATION AND PRETREATMENT OF SURFACES - CLEANING USING LIQUID SOLVENTS AND ALKALINE SOLUT
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE.
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
7 - 1.3 DESIGNATION.
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS.
7 - 1.4.1 Solvent cleaning
7 - 1.4.2 Vapour degreasing
7 - 1.4.3 Solvent-emulsion cleani ng
7 - 1.4.4 Alkaline cleaning (includes detergent cleaning)
7 - 1.4.5 High pressure cleaning
7 - 1.4.6 Dirt (soil)
7 - 1.5 SURFACE REQUIREMENTS.
8 - SECTION 2. SURFACE CLEANING PROCESSES
8 - 2.1 GENERAL.
8 - 2.2 ALKALINE PROCESSES.
8 - 2.2.1 General.
8 - 2.2.2 Procedure.
9 - 2.3 SOLVENT PROCESSES.
9 - 2.3.1 General.
9 - 2.3.2 Liquid solvent cleaning.
9 - 2.3.3 Solvent vapour cleaning.
9 - 2.3.4 Modified solvent vapour cleaning.
9 - 2.4 EMULSION PROCESSES.
9 - 2.5 HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING PROCESSES.
9 - 2.6 CORROSION PROTECTION.
9 - 2.7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
9 - 2.7.1 Health hazards.
9 - 2.7.2 Protective clothing.
9 - 2.7.3 Eye protection.
9 - 2.7.4 Respiratory protection.
9 - 2.7.5 Ventilation.
9 - 2.7.6 Washing facilities.
9 - 2.7.7 First aid facilities.
10 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
10 - A1 GENERAL.
10 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER.

Provides methods using a wide range of solutions and solvent vapour cleaning for removing soluble or loosely adherent oil, grease, wax, dirt, perspiration and like matter from metal. Also provides requirements for the treated surface.

This Standard describes procedures for cleaning metal surfaces of loosely adhering matter, oil, grease, wax, dirt and perspiration, by treatment with liquid solvents and alkaline solutions.NOTES:Appendix A contains advice and recommendations on information which should be supplied by the purchaser at the time of inquiry or order. Guidance on the selection of cleaning processes is given in Appendix B.

Under Revision see DR 02404