Solvent Based Rust Preventative
Solve 140SE is a solvent rust preventative for steel and ferrous alloys. It provides rust protection in all but the most humid environments. It is for temporary or long term storage. Solve 140SE is a petroleum based product. It is a slower evaporating version of Solve 124FE.
In addition, Solve 140SE is also used with coatings such as black oxides or zinc phosphates that require oil for extended rust protection.
The coating is usually dry to the touch.
Use
Use Solve 140SE at 100% by volume in immersion applications. It can also be used on larger parts with a low pressure hand sprayer. The product may be diluted with mineral spirits in order to obtain a thineer coating.
The product will clean off some surface oils, however, best results are obtained if parts are cleaned prior to the application of the rust preventative.
Excess rinse water should be allowed to drain. However, drying is not required. Water will sink to the bottom of the processing tank and therefore must be removed. Use this product at room temperature.
The product may be cleaned off with a wide variety of alkaline cleaners and solvents.
The parts can be air-dried but drying can be accelerated by using an air blow-off. However, force-drying with heat is usually not needed. Parts coated with Solve 140SE should not be painted or plated without removing the product.
Advantages
Solve 140SE leaves a dry rust protective film on the surface of steel. It is a water displacing product and parts do not need to be dried prior to processing.
Solve 140SE very easy to use. Just immerse, wipe on, or spray on the parts.
Disposal and Safety
Follow all local discharge regulations before putting this product down a drain. It is a petroleum based product and is not water soluble. It should not be put down a sanitary drain. The material is not readily biodegradable. Any industrial chemical may have problems depending on local codes.
The product has a flash point of 140 degrees and should never be heated.
