This may be an anti tarnish compound. Many anti tarnish compounds contain amines that form very strong bonds to copper and often act as a base for adhering other materials. They are commonly used in photoresist compositions to enhance adhesion. Toner may (note I said may) actually stick better to an amine treated surface. Amines are readily removed in acidic etching systems so they shouldn't cause any problems in later processing steps.
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB cleaning method
2004-11-04 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.