PEC-12

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: 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: Webinfo