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Subject: Re: Cleaning PCB without Acetone

From: "dl5012" <dl5012@...>
Date: 2006-02-06

Hi Don,

As Stefan pointed out, isopropyl alcohol can be used for cleaning,
but it won't remove significant amounts of toner. When using
isopropyl alcohol, use the anhydrous variety (99% pure or better).
Rubbing alcohol from drug stores is 30% water and will leave residue.

Home improvement stores should carry acetone in quart to gallon
containers. In a pinch, you can use nail polish remover.

Regards,
Dennis

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "glasspusher2001"
<glasspusher2001@...> wrote:
>
> I have difficulty in finding acetone.
> Can the board be cleaned sufficiently with other chemicals like
> isopropyl alchohol?