KESTER 186 Flux-Pen

Harmonization Code : 29051200 | Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)

Main features

High thermal stability
Improves soldering performance
ROL1 per J-STD-004 & J-STD-004B

Product Description

KESTER 186 Flux-Pen® is specifically designed for leaded and lead-free rework of conventional and surface mount circuit board assemblies. 186 under MIL-F-14256, was QPL approved as Type RMA. Although the fluxing ability approaches that of Type RA flux, residues after soldering are non-corrosive and non-conductive. 186 has been developed for use in critical applications where difficult assemblies are to be soldered, but process requirements stipulate use of Type RMA flux. 186 possesses high thermal stability for soldering multi-layer assemblies which require higher temperatures. Exposure to high preheat temperatures does not degrade solubility of the residue in normal cleaning solvents. There is no surface insulation resistance degradation caused by the flux residue. The use of a minimum of ionic activating agents and the inactive nature of the residue permits leaving the residue on circuit board assemblies for many applications. The flux residue is also moisture and fungus resistant.

Product Key Features

MIL-F-14256 type RMA qualified
Non-corrosive & non-conductive residue
High thermal stability
Minimal ionic activators
Moisture & fungus resistant

Applications

Perfect for touch-up and rework of PCBs
Precision fluxing in SMT soldering processes

Specifications
Additional Information

Technical Specifications

General Properties
Solids	36 %
Specific Gravity Specific Gravity Specific gravity (SG) is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume. For liquids, the reference substance is almost always water (1), while for gases, it is air (1.18) at room temperature. Specific gravity is unitless.	0.879
Thermal Properties
Flash Point Flash Point The flashpoint of a solvent is the lowest possible temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable vapor. Flashpoint is often confused with “autoignition temperature”, which is the temperature at which a solvent ignites without an ignition source.	18 °C