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== Description ==

[Photographic Solutions Inc., MA] A registered trademark for a photographic emulsion cleaner based on a hydrocarbon solvent formulation.  PEC-12® was introduced commercially in 1983.  The solvent mixture is designed to remove non-water based stains (fingerprints, grease, ink, adhesives, wax) from photographic emulsions.

== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

PEC 12 photo and slide cleaner

== Risks ==

* Flammable.  Flash point = 24C (75F). 
* Use with adequate ventilation.    
* Manufacturer warning: Unhardened or inherently soft emulsions such as inkjet or dye-sub prints, chromogenic films, dye transfer matrix film, albumen, glass plate emulsion, and Polachrome instant slide film should NOT be cleaned with PEC-12  
* Photographic Solutions: [https://photosol.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/PEC-12-SDS.pdf SDS]

== Physical and Chemical Properties ==

* Hygroscopic.
* Melting Point = -77.4 C
* Density = 0.824 g/ml
* Boiling Point = 73.8 C

==Resources and Citations==

* Photographic Solutions: [http://www.photosol.com/tecpec.htm Webinfo]

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