ASTM D6361/D6361M-98(2015)

Standard Guide for Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide is to be used by anyone developing cleaning requirements for specifications for manufacturing, maintenance, or overhaul. This guide has been designed to be application specific for each cleaning task and to assure the design engineer that the process selected by the industrial or manufacturing engineer will be compatible with both the part material and the subsequent process(es). This guide allows the industrial or manufacturing engineer to customize the selection of the cleaning product based on the materials of the part being cleaned; the cleanliness required for the subsequent process(es); and the environmental, cost, and health and safety concerns.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide is intended to assist design engineers, manufacturing/industrial engineers, and production managers in selecting the best fit cleaning agent and process. This guide takes into account environmental pollution prevention factors in a selection process.  
1.2 This guide is not to be considered as a database of acceptable materials. It will guide the engineers and managers through the cleaning material selection process, calling for engineers to customize their selection based on the cleaning requirements for the cleaning tasks at hand. If a part can be cleaned, and kept clean, it can be cycled through several process steps that have cleaning requirements. This eliminates extra cleaning process steps during the total process. A total life cycle cost analysis or performance/cost of ownership study is recommended to compare the methods available.  
1.3 This guide is for general industry manufacturing, equipment maintenance and remanufacturing operations, and to some extent precision cleaning of mechanical parts and assemblies. It is not intended to be used for optical, medical, or electronics applications, nor is it intended for dry-cleaning or super-critical fluid cleaning.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2015
• ICS: 71.100.40 - Surface active agents
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.03 - Cold Cleaning

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6361/D6361M-98(2010)e1 - Standard Guide for Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM D6361/D6361M-98(2020) - Standard Guide for Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Referred By: ASTM G122-20 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cleaning Agents and Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D6361/D6361M − 98 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Guide for
Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6361/D6361M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This guide is intended to assist design engineers,
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
manufacturing/industrial engineers, and production managers
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
in selecting the best fit cleaning agent and process. This guide
Open Cup Tester
takes into account environmental pollution prevention factors
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
in a selection process.
Closed Cup Tester
1.2 This guide is not to be considered as a database of D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
acceptable materials. It will guide the engineers and managers ness
D3167 Test Method for Floating Roller Peel Resistance of
through the cleaning material selection process, calling for
Adhesives
engineers to customize their selection based on the cleaning
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small
requirements for the cleaning tasks at hand. If a part can be
Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
cleaned, and kept clean, it can be cycled through several
D3519 Test Method for Foam in Aqueous Media (Blender
process steps that have cleaning requirements. This eliminates
Test) (Withdrawn 2013)
extracleaningprocessstepsduringthetotalprocess.Atotallife
D3601 Test Method for Foam In Aqueous Media (Bottle
cycle cost analysis or performance/cost of ownership study is
Test) (Withdrawn 2013)
recommended to compare the methods available.
D3707 Test Method for Storage Stability of Water-in-Oil
1.3 This guide is for general industry manufacturing, equip- Emulsions by the Oven Test Method
D3709 Test Method for Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions
ment maintenance and remanufacturing operations, and to
Under Low to Ambient Temperature Cycling Conditions
some extent precision cleaning of mechanical parts and assem-
D3762 Test Method for Adhesive-Bonded Surface Durabil-
blies. It is not intended to be used for optical, medical, or
ity of Aluminum (Wedge Test)
electronics applications, nor is it intended for dry-cleaning or
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the
super-critical fluid cleaning.
Glass Electrode
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E1720 Test Method for Determining Ready, Ultimate, Bio-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
degradability of Organic Chemicals in a Sealed Vessel
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
CO Production Test (Withdrawn 2013)
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining F483 Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Air-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance craft Maintenance Chemicals
F484 Test Method for Stress Crazing of Acrylic Plastics in
with the standard.
Contact with Liquid or Semi-Liquid Compounds
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F485 Practice for Effects of Cleaners on Unpainted Aircraft
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Surfaces
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F502 Test Method for Effects of Cleaning and Chemical
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Maintenance Materials on Painted Aircraft Surfaces
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F519 Test Method for Mechanical Hydrogen Embrittlement
1 2
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee D26.03 on Cold Cleaning. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6361/D6361M- The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
98(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D6361_D6361M-98R15. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
TABLE 1 Summary of Guide
Evaluation of Plating/Coating Processes and Service En-
vironments Step Defined User Requirements Procedure
1 Define the ESH, physical and Physical and Chemical Properties
F945 Test Method for Stress-Corrosion of Titanium Alloys
chemical requirements of the Test—Verify that the prospective
by Aircraft Engine Cleaning Materials
facility agent is acceptable.
F1104 Test Method for Preparing Aircraft Cleaning 2 Define the material(s) to be Material Compatibility Test(s)—
cleaned Verify that the prospective agent
Compounds, Liquid Type, Water Base, for Storage Stabil-
will not harm the component(s)
ity Testing
being cleaned.
3 Determine shape of part (part Applicable processes and
F1110 Test Method for Sandwich Corrosion Test
geometry) equipment
F1111 Test Method for Corrosion of Low-Embrittling Cad-
4 Define the reason for cleaning Performance Testing—Verify that
mium Plate by Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals
the prospective agent and
process will perform to the
G44 PracticeforExposureofMetalsandAlloysbyAlternate
desired level of cleanliness for the
Immersion in Neutral 3.5 % Sodium Chloride Solution
particular cleaning application.
G121 Practice for Preparation of Contaminated Test Cou-
5 Select cleaner Validate environment, cost, and
worker health and safety.
pons for the Evaluation of Cleaning Agents
G122 Test Method for Evaluating the Effectiveness of
Cleaning Agents
2.2 Other Documents: 5. Significance and Use
Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 3204/AMS 3209
5.1 This guide is to be used by anyone developing cleaning
Test for Rubber Compatibility
requirements for specifications for manufacturing,
ARP 1795 StockLoss Corrosion
maintenance, or overhaul. This guide has been designed to be
FAA Technical Bulletin
application specific for each cleaning task and to assure the
2.3 Military Standards:
design engineer that the process selected by the industrial or
MIL-S-8802
manufacturing engineer will be compatible with both the part
MIL-S-81722
material and the subsequent process(es). This guide allows the
MIL-W-81381/11-20
industrial or manufacturing engineer to customize the selection
of the cleaning product based on the materials of the part being
3. Terminology
cleaned; the cleanliness required for the subsequent pro-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
cess(es); and the environmental, cost, and health and safety
3.1.1 cleaning effıciency, n—the measure of how well a concerns.
cleaning agent is able to clean a substrate.
6. Procedure
3.1.2 level of cleanliness, n—the degree to which a part
6.1 Step 1—Define the Requirements of the Facility—The
must be cleaned in order to perform successfully in subsequent
first step taken in selecting a replacement cleaner is to
manufacturing or maintenance procedures, or to perform ad-
determine which cleaners or classes of cleaners are acceptable
equately in its final application.
to the requirements of the facility. These requirements include
3.1.3 pre-cleaning, n—the initial cleaning step to remove
environmental, safety, and health requirements and the physi-
gross contaminants prior to a precision cleaning process.
cal and chemical properties of the cleaner itself.
6.1.1 Environmental, Safety, and Health Requirements—
4. Summary of Guide
Table2presentssomeofthemorecommonconcernsregarding
4.1 Thefollowingisasummaryofthefivestepapproachfor
cleaning agents and their effects on the environment, and
selecting general cleaning agents and processes for use in
worker safety and health. To use Table 2, the engineer should
manufacturing, overhaul, and maintenance in industrial opera-
find their concerns on the left-hand column and ensure that the
tion. For each step, the user of the guide will provide specific
cleaner meets the requirements listed in the right-hand column.
information on a particular aspect of their process. Then, the
6.1.2 Physical and Chemical Properties—Table 3 presents
user should consult the guide, which will provide appropriate
some of the more common concerns regarding cleaning agents
guidanceonevaluationcriteriathatshouldbefollowedinorder
andtheirphysicalandchemicalproperties,andthecorrespond-
to evaluate the potential cleaning agents. Table 1 provides a
ing tests required to evaluate those properties. To use Table 3,
summary of the user-defined requirements information and the
the engineer should find their concern(s) on the left-hand
procedures to be provided by this guide. The order of the steps
presented in Table 1 is suggested, but not crucial to the
TABLE 2 Environmental, Safety, and Health Requirements
successful use of this guide. Section 6 will provide greater
details on both the user input and the guidance provided. Concern Requirement
Environment Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations concerning the procurement, use,
and disposal of the cleaning agent and associated
Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr.,Warrendale,
materials.
PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
Worker safety and health Compliance with OSHA regulations, provide
Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence
sufficient personal protective equipment to ensure
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
the health and safety risks of using the cleaning
Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, agent are minimized.
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
TABLE 3 Physical and Chemical Properties
values are to be determined by the engineer based on the
Concern ASTM Standard specific requirements of the operation.
Flash point D56
6.2 Step 2—Determine Materials of the Parts Being
D92
D93
Cleaned to Ascertain Material Compatibility Test
D3278
Requirements—The second step in using this guide is to
determine the material, or materials of the parts, being cleaned.
pH value E70
The information will provide the engineer with the material
Foaming properties D3519
compatibility test data required to ensure the cleaner will not
D3601
damage the parts being cleaned. Table 4 presents a table to be
Biodegradability E1720
used to determine the required material compatibility tests. To
use Table 4, select the material type from the left-hand column.
Storage stability D3707
The remaining information in the corresponding row provides
F1104
the short title and the specification number for each of the tests
Temperature stability D3709
that must be performed in order to ensure material compatibil-
ity with the cleaning agent. It is important to note that alloys
behave differently than pure metals and different alloys behave
differently than other alloys; therefore, specific alloys must be
column and require the data from evaluations of the specifica- utilized when conducting these compatibility tests. If data are
tions listed in the remainder of the row. Please note that this notavailableonaspecificalloywithaspecificcleaner,thedata
guide does not provide values for the inspection results. These must be developed prior to the use of the cleaner.
TABLE 4 Material Compatibility Requirements
Material Type Short Title Standard
Steel Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Cobalt alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Nickel alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Titanium alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
A
Stress Corrosion of Titanium ASTM F945
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Iron Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Aluminum Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
TABLE 4 Continued
Material Type Short Title Standard
Magnesium Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Brass and bronze Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Copper and alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Epoxy matrix with metals Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Rubber compounds Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485F484
Rubber Compatibility AMS 3204/3209
Rubber Property—Durometer ASTM D2240
Thermoset plastics Stress Crazing of
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
´1
Designation: D6361/D6361M − 98 (Reapproved 2010) D6361/D6361M − 98 (Reapproved
2015)
Standard Guide for
Selecting Cleaning Agents and Processes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6361/D6361M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Units information and the designation were revised editorially in July 2010.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide is intended to assist design engineers, manufacturing/industrial engineers, and production managers in selecting
the best fit cleaning agent and process. This guide takes into account environmental pollution prevention factors in a selection
process.
1.2 This guide is not to be considered as a database of acceptable materials. It will guide the engineers and managers through
the cleaning material selection process, calling for engineers to customize their selection based on the cleaning requirements for
the cleaning tasks at hand. If a part can be cleaned, and kept clean, it can be cycled through several process steps that have cleaning
requirements. This eliminates extra cleaning process steps during the total process. A total life cycle cost analysis or
performance/cost of ownership study is recommended to compare the methods available.
1.3 This guide is for general industry manufacturing, equipment maintenance and remanufacturing operations, and to some
extent precision cleaning of mechanical parts and assemblies. It is not intended to be used for optical, medical, or electronics
applications, nor is it intended for dry-cleaning or super-critical fluid cleaning.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D3167 Test Method for Floating Roller Peel Resistance of Adhesives
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
D3519 Test Method for Foam in Aqueous Media (Blender Test) (Withdrawn 2013)
D3601 Test Method for Foam In Aqueous Media (Bottle Test) (Withdrawn 2013)
D3707 Test Method for Storage Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions by the Oven Test Method
D3709 Test Method for Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions Under Low to Ambient Temperature Cycling Conditions
D3762 Test Method for Adhesive-Bonded Surface Durability of Aluminum (Wedge Test)
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.03 on Cold Cleaning.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010June 1, 2015. Published July 2010June 2015. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D6361-98(2004).D6361/D6361M-98(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D6361_D6361M-98R10E01. 10.1520/D6361_D6361M-98R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
E1720 Test Method for Determining Ready, Ultimate, Biodegradability of Organic Chemicals in a Sealed Vessel CO Production
Test (Withdrawn 2013)
F483 Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals
F484 Test Method for Stress Crazing of Acrylic Plastics in Contact with Liquid or Semi-Liquid Compounds
F485 Practice for Effects of Cleaners on Unpainted Aircraft Surfaces
F502 Test Method for Effects of Cleaning and Chemical Maintenance Materials on Painted Aircraft Surfaces
F519 Test Method for Mechanical Hydrogen Embrittlement Evaluation of Plating/Coating Processes and Service Environments
F945 Test Method for Stress-Corrosion of Titanium Alloys by Aircraft Engine Cleaning Materials
F1104 Test Method for Preparing Aircraft Cleaning Compounds, Liquid Type, Water Base, for Storage Stability Testing
F1110 Test Method for Sandwich Corrosion Test
F1111 Test Method for Corrosion of Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate by Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals
G44 Practice for Exposure of Metals and Alloys by Alternate Immersion in Neutral 3.5 % Sodium Chloride Solution
G121 Practice for Preparation of Contaminated Test Coupons for the Evaluation of Cleaning Agents
G122 Test Method for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cleaning Agents
2.2 Other Documents:
Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 3204/AMS 3209 Test for Rubber Compatibility
ARP 1795 StockLoss Corrosion
FAA Technical Bulletin
2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-S-8802
MIL-S-81722
MIL-W-81381/11-20
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cleaning effıciency, n—the measure of how well a cleaning agent is able to clean a substrate.
3.1.2 level of cleanliness, n—the degree to which a part must be cleaned in order to perform successfully in subsequent
manufacturing or maintenance procedures, or to perform adequately in its final application.
3.1.3 pre-cleaning, n—the initial cleaning step to remove gross contaminants prior to a precision cleaning process.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 The following is a summary of the five step approach for selecting general cleaning agents and processes for use in
manufacturing, overhaul, and maintenance in industrial operation. For each step, the user of the guide will provide specific
information on a particular aspect of their process. Then, the user should consult the guide, which will provide appropriate
guidance on evaluation criteria that should be followed in order to evaluate the potential cleaning agents. Table 1 provides a
summary of the user-defined requirements information and the procedures to be provided by this guide. The order of the steps
presented in Table 1 is suggested, but not crucial to the successful use of this guide. Section 6 will provide greater details on both
the user input and the guidance provided.
Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
Available from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591, http://www.faa.gov.
Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
TABLE 1 Summary of Guide
Step Defined User Requirements Procedure
1 Define the ESH, physical and Physical and Chemical Properties
chemical requirements of the Test—Verify that the prospective
facility agent is acceptable.
2 Define the material(s) to be Material Compatibility Test(s)—
cleaned Verify that the prospective agent
will not harm the component(s)
being cleaned.
3 Determine shape of part (part Applicable processes and
geometry) equipment
4 Define the reason for cleaning Performance Testing—Verify that
the prospective agent and
process will perform to the
desired level of cleanliness for the
particular cleaning application.
5 Select cleaner Validate environment, cost, and
worker health and safety.
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide is to be used by anyone developing cleaning requirements for specifications for manufacturing, maintenance, or
overhaul. This guide has been designed to be application specific for each cleaning task and to assure the design engineer that the
process selected by the industrial or manufacturing engineer will be compatible with both the part material and the subsequent
process(es). This guide allows the industrial or manufacturing engineer to customize the selection of the cleaning product based
on the materials of the part being cleaned; the cleanliness required for the subsequent process(es); and the environmental, cost, and
health and safety concerns.
6. Procedure
6.1 Step 1—Define the Requirements of the Facility—The first step taken in selecting a replacement cleaner is to determine
which cleaners or classes of cleaners are acceptable to the requirements of the facility. These requirements include environmental,
safety, and health requirements and the physical and chemical properties of the cleaner itself.
6.1.1 Environmental, Safety, and Health Requirements—Table 2 presents some of the more common concerns regarding
cleaning agents and their effects on the environment, and worker safety and health. To use Table 2, the engineer should find their
concerns on the left-hand column and ensure that the cleaner meets the requirements listed in the right-hand column.
6.1.2 Physical and Chemical Properties—Table 3 presents some of the more common concerns regarding cleaning agents and
their physical and chemical properties, and the corresponding tests required to evaluate those properties. To use Table 3, the
engineer should find their concern(s) on the left-hand column and require the data from evaluations of the specifications listed in
the remainder of the row. Please note that this guide does not provide values for the inspection results. These values are to be
determined by the engineer based on the specific requirements of the operation.
6.2 Step 2—Determine Materials of the Parts Being Cleaned to Ascertain Material Compatibility Test Requirements—The
second step in using this guide is to determine the material, or materials of the parts, being cleaned. The information will provide
the engineer with the material compatibility test data required to ensure the cleaner will not damage the parts being cleaned. Table
4 presents a table to be used to determine the required material compatibility tests. To use Table 4, select the material type from
the left-hand column. The remaining information in the corresponding row provides the short title and the specification number
for each of the tests that must be performed in order to ensure material compatibility with the cleaning agent. It is important to
note that alloys behave differently than pure metals and different alloys behave differently than other alloys; therefore, specific
alloys must be utilized when conducting these compatibility tests. If data are not available on a specific alloy with a specific
cleaner, the data must be developed prior to the use of the cleaner.
TABLE 4 Material Compatibility Requirements
Material Type Short Title Standard
Steel Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Corrosion
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Cobalt alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Corrosion
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Nickel alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
TABLE 2 Environmental, Safety, and Health Requirements
Concern Requirement
Environment Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations concerning the procurement, use,
and disposal of the cleaning agent and associated
materials.
Worker safety and health Compliance with OSHA regulations, provide
sufficient personal protective equipment to ensure
the health and safety risks of using the cleaning
agent are minimized.
D6361/D6361M − 98 (2015)
TABLE 3 Physical and Chemical Properties
Concern ASTM Standard
Flash point D56
D92
D93
D3278
pH value E70
Foaming properties D3519
D3601
Biodegradability E1720
Storage stability D3707
F1104
Temperature stability D3709
TABLE 4 Continued
Material Type Short Title Standard
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Corrosion
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Titanium alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
A
Stress Corrosion of Titanium ASTM F945
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Corrosion
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Iron Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Hydrogen Embrittlement ASTM F519
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate Corrosion ASTM F1111
Corrosion
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Aluminum Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Magnesium Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Brass and bronze Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
Sandwich Corrosion ASTM F1110
Stress Corrosion ASTM G44 (Modified, see Appendix X2)
Copper and alloys Total Immersion Corrosion or ASTM F483
Stock Loss Corrosion ARP 1795
Effects on Unpainted Surfaces ASTM F485
San
...