DELTA-OMEGA TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
DOT 111/113 PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
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EXTERIOR AIRCRAFT CLEANING............................................................................... 1
JET ENGINE COMPONENTS .......................................................................................... 2
PRECOATING SURFACE CLEANERS .......................................................................... 2
OXYGEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................... 2
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION ............................................................................... 3
PRODUCT USES/CONDUCT NAMES ............................................................................ 3
MILITARY USES: ............................................................................................................. 3
MILITARY POINTS OF CONTACT: ............................................................................... 4
Dot 111/113 is a concentrated, fully aqueous liquid cleaning solution for use in cleaning
hard metal and other surfaces and other surfaces. Biodegradable and non-toxic, DOT
111/113 rinses very cleanly and leaves virtually no residue on surfaces. It is noncorrosive to a wide array of metals and metal alloys and does not degrade plastics,
rubbers, acrylics or other elastomers.
DOT 111/113 is non-flammable, non-combustible and non-fuming. It contains no
hydrocarbons, terpenes, glycol ethers, aromatics or any hazardous components as defined
in 29 CFR 1910.1200. Dot 111/113 does not solubilize hydrocarbons into solution,
which allows for easy and collection of contaminants through oil water separators,
skimmers or absorption. The product itself generally meets discharge criteria to
municipal sewers or waste treatment facilities – always check local criteria prior to
discharging any chemical.
The following applications for DOT 111/113 have undergone extensive field testing for
effectiveness and meet the listed military or commercial specifications. In some cases, the
specifications listed are a requirement of OEMs for any materials used to clean their
equipment ( for example, ARP 1755 is a requirement of jet engine manufactures for any
materials used to clean jet engines and component parts) .
The materials typically used for each application that DOT 111/113 can replace are listed
in each section. These include ozone-depleting substances such as 1,1,1-trichloroethane
and CFC-113, and hazardous solvents such as MEK, toluene and PD680.
EXTERIOR AIRCRAFT CLEANING
Routine and maintenance cleaning of exterior aircraft surfaces. May also be used to clean
ground support equipment, vehicles and support equipment engines.
Military Specifications:
MIL-C-87937B, Type II, Cleaning Compound, Aerospace Equipment
Establishes the requirements for biodegradable, water dilutalbe, environmentally
safe cleaning compounds for use on aerospace equipment to include aircraft,
aerospace ground equipment (AGE) and AGE engines.
Technical Order (T.O.) 1-1-691
Tri-Service Technical manual for aircraft weapons systems Cleaning and
Corrosion Control. Authorized for used as a replacement for MEK and
1,1,1-trichloroethane for spot cleaning (wipe-on, wipe off) of aircraft
surfaces and components.
Commercial Specifications:
Boeing D6-17487 Revision J – Boeing Aircraft specification which establishes the
requirements of “Exterior and General Cleaners and liquid waxes” used on Boeing
aircraft.
Douglas CSD #1 – McDonnell Douglas Customer Service Document which establishes
the requirement of “General Purpose Cleaner” used on McDonnell Douglas aircraft.
Replaces highly alkaline cleaners or those with high solvent content.
JET ENGINE COMPONENTS
SAE ARP 1755A – A test protocol developed by the society of Automotive engineers;
Aerospace Recommended Practice to determine the effect of cleaning agents on
aircraft engine materials. Results are reported as amount of stock loss.
GEAE CT-882 – Requirements issued by General Electric Aircraft Engines for
Approving cleaners for solvent replacement of materials used on jet engine alloy parts
Manufactured by GEAE. This test protocol includes SAE ARP 1755 as part of the
Requirements.
Replaces 1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrocarbon solvents, toluene, PD680
( Stoddard solvent ) and other hazardous solvents.
PRECOATING SURFACE CLEANERS
Wet adhesion (Tape Test) per MIL-C- 83873, sec. 4.6.16. Determines th4e intercoat
Adhesion of an organic coating system. This procedure is used to determine the
cleanliness of the surface prior to coating.
Used for final cleaning of surfaces to remove fingerprints, oily residue and
Particulate matter prior to coating or painting.
Replaces MEK, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other hazardous solvents.
OXYGEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
NASA NHB 8060.1C, Test 13A, Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Mechanical Impact
Testing
NAVSEA Report on Aqueous Oxygen Cleaning Products and Processes
Replaces 1,1,1-trichloroethane, CFC-113 (Liquid Freon), Isopropy1
Alcohol (IPA), Tri-Sodium phosphate
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION
Letter issued by Mr. Ron Sharpe, NDI Manager, Robins AFB, GA, outlining testing
Performed in NDI shop.
Replaces 1,1,1-trichloroethane
PRODUCT USES/CONDUCT NAMES
DOT 111/113 is listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) under MIL-C-87937A,
Type II , Cleaning compound, Aerospace Equipment. The product is also authorized for use
under T.O. 1-1-691 in lieu of MEK and 1,1,1-trichloroethane for spot cleaning, approved for use
in pre-cleaning of oxygen systems components. Additional approvals for specific applications are
pending.
MILITARY USES:
Aircraft Cleaning – DOT 111-113: Cleaning exterior of painted and unpainted aircraft,
wing edges, landing gear, wheels. In use at over 30 Air Force Bases
worldwide. Cleaning procedures outlined in MIL-C-87937, T.O. 1-1-691
and procedure manuals for specific aircraft.
ATTAR: Heavy-duty cleaning/degreasing and carbon removal of painted
aircraft and other applications including component parts as approved by
specific program managers.
Wipe-solvent – DOT 111/113: Wipe-on, wipe-off cleaning for bare metal and other surfaces
replacing MEK and 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Authorized for use under
T.O. 1-1-691; cleaning procedures outlined in T.O. 1-1-691.
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) – DOT 111/113: cleaning of ground equipment and
AGE engines. Cleaning procedures outlined in MIL-C-87937.
Cabinet Washers – DOT 111/113 and ATTAR: Heated, high pressure spray in an enclosed
cabinet; used to clean metal parts with quick turn around; light to medium
contamination; cleaning procedures and approvals specific to application.
MILITARY POINTS OF CONTACT:
Kelly Air Force Base, TX is the originating activity and custodian of MIL-C-87937.
This specifications as well as set the standards for replacements of ODCs and
other hazardous chemicals to be incorporated in existing technical orders,
procedural manuals and military standards. DOT 111/113 is in use at several
locations on base.
SA-ALC/TIESM
Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5000
(210) 925-8745
SA-ALC/SFTT
Kelly AFB, TX 78241
(210) 925-7613
Hill Air Force Base, UT was the first Air Force Base to test DOT 111/113 for cleaning aircraft
and other applications. Approved its use on the F-4 and F-16 aircraft after
performing additional testing on special wiring (Kaepton, Tefzel, Polyimide).
DOT 111/113 is in use at other locations on base, including the Missile shop.
ATTAR-D also being evaluated as a heavy duty cleaner and carbon remover.
7278 4th St.
OO-ALC/TIELM
Bldg. 100 bay “E”
Hill AFB, UT 84056
(801) 775-2992
OO-ALC/LMIA
Silo-based ICBM
Systems Program Office
Hill AFB, UT 84056
(801) 777-1966
Env. Coordinator, Aircraft
OO-ALC/LADPE
Hill AFB, UT 84056
(801) 777-2042
Robins Air Force Base: Evaluating DOT 111/113 since August, 1992. Currently using the
product in the Wet Clean Shop; on the wash rack to clean aircraft; pylon shop;
NDI Lab as a wipe solvent on F-16 aircraft prior to painting per Y.O. 1-1-691.
Chief Surratt initiated the change authorization to incorporate the use of MIL-C87937, Type II in T.O. 1-1-691 as a wipe solvent after testing DOT 111/113
for that application at Robins AFB.
WR-ALC/TIELN
Robins AFB, GA 31098-5000
(912) 926-1287
WR-ALC/CNC
Robins AFB, GA 31098-5990
(912) 926-3284
McClellan Air Force Base: Evaluating DOT 111/113 since October, 1992 for several uses base
wide. Currently using the product in several locations on base.
SM-ALC/LICF
McClellan AFB, CA 95652
(916) 643-6552
Tinker Air Force Base: Evaluating DOT 111/113 since July, 1992. Currently using the product
in the engine test cell, on the wash rack to clean aircraft, cleaning precision
bearings, and other applications. Also evaluating ATTAR as a heavy-duty
cleaner and carbon remover for cleaning a large number and variety of parts.
B-1 systems manager
OC-ALC/LABEF
Bldg 3001 staff drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
Corrosion control facility
OC-ALC/LAPEP
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
(405) 736-3109
(405) 736-7452
OC-ALC/LIPEB
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
(405) 736-5730
OC-ALC/LAPEP
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
(405) 736-5986
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH: DOT 111/113 in use in several locations on base,
including Wright Lab for NDI, on the wash rack to clean aircraft, cabinet
washers for component cleaning and other locations on base.
4950 Test Wing/MAOES
5281 Schweinfort Ave.
WPAFB, OH 45433
(513) 257-2880
WL/MLS
WPAFB, AFB, OH 45433
(513) 255-5117
Newark Air Force Base, OH: Evaluating DOT 111/113 for several critical and precision
cleaning applications to replace ODCs. Mr. Hunt works extensively with the Air
Force Center for environmental excellence and other organizations seeking
alternatives to ODCs and other hazardous solvents. Also testing ATTAR-D for
various applications with very good results, especially at removing brominebased lubricants.
Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center
AGMC/CN
813 Irving-Wick Dr.
Newark AFB, OH 45057-0013
(614) 522-7712
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA): DOT 111/113 accepted for use as a pre-cleaner of
oxygen systems components under NAVSEA’s procedures established to reduce
and/or eliminate the use on ODCs. MIL-STD 1359 and MIL-STD 1330, which
govern cleaning of aviation and shipboard oxygen systems cleaning respectively,
are currently being revised to incorporate the use of pre-cleaners under accepted
procedures. It is estimated that pre-cleaners can reduce the use of OCDs by as
much as 90% when used for pre-cleaning of oxygen systems components.
Naval Sea Systems Command
2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22242-5160
(703) 602-5552
COMMERCIAL USES:
OXYGEN SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS CLEAING:
AV-OX, Inc. is an FAA repair station for oxygen cylinders and components. Testing shows
DOT 111/113 very effective for use in cleaning oxygen cylinders but AV-OX
must have authorization from either Boeing or the military before the product can
be incorporated in cleaning procedures. Using the product to clean small
components in ultra sonic units and hand wiping.
Puritan Bennett Corp. manufacturers and refurbishes oxygen cylinders and has rewritten their
procedures for cleaning the inside of oxygen cylinders incorporating the use of DOT
111/113: a 10% solution of product and deionized water is placed inside the cylinder
and rotated clockwise for 5 minutes, 5 minutes counter clockwise, drain, rinse, with
deionized water. NVR testing on cleaned cylinders exceeded requirements.
Getex corp. manufactures oxygen mask assembles and facepieces used by the military. They use
a diluted solution of DOT 111/113 to clean the facepeices , oxygen supply hoses
and valves used to assemble the facepeices. Procedures include wiping, ultrasonic
cleaning and immersion with mild agitation.
Nucor steel, a steel manufacture, used DOT 111/113 to flush newly installed oxygen supply
lines. A 10% solution was flushed through the lines, followed by deionized water
rinse and forced air to dry. Nucor replaced 1,1,1-trichloroethane in this procedure.
East West Industries manufactures oxygen systems components. They use a diluted solution of
DOT 111/113 for cleaning in ultrasonic units, following by a DI ultrasonic rinse.
This critical cleaning application requires a high degree of cleanliness with no
residue
POINTS OF CONTACT, OXYGEN SYSTEMS CLEANING
AV-OX, Inc.
15746 Stagg St.
Van Nuys, CA 93406
(818) 787-3852
Gentex Corporation
Western Operations
11525 6th St.
Rancho Cucamongo, CA 91730
(909) 466-5599
Purritan Bennet
111 Penn St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(213) 772-1421
Nucor Steel
7301 East County Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(501) 762-2100
East/West Industries, Inc.
100 Thirteenth Ave.
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-6804
(516) 981-5900
OTHER COMMERCIAL USES:
Harrison of Texas performs electro polishing and precision mechanical polishing of precision
parts for defense contractors. They use a diluted solution of DOT 111/113 in manual
cleaning of parts, rinse with deionized water, white glove test to verify cleanliness.
Replaced 1,1,1 trichloroethane and CFC-113
E G & G Chandler Engineering manufactures gas chromatographs and other precision
instruments. Using a 10% solution of DOT 111/113 at 140* F in an ultrasonic unit
to clean GC component partsm removing light manufacturing oils and fingerprints.
Also clean de-populated oilfield instrumentation circuit boards in a 25% non-heated
solution in a parts washer – presoak, scrub with non-metallic brush, rinse and allow
to air dry to remove field soil, oil and grease.
Moores Pump and Supply, an oilfield rental equipment company, uses DOT 111/113 in a steam
cleaner to pre-clean heavily soiled, non-critical parts of heavy crude oils, greases
and paraffin. Also use a 25% solution in a parts washer – pre-soak, scrub and allow
to air dry. The removed contaminants (oil and grease) are absorbed from the surface
daily and disposed. After 6 weeks, the solution was still cleaning effectively and the
effluent met discharge criteria (less than 50 ppm oil & grease). Determined a
solution loss of approximately 10% per week due to evaporation.
Lam Research manufactures semi-conductor manufacturing equipment. They are currently using
DOT 111/113 in ultrasonic units to clean lightly soiled manufactured parts with
good results. DOT 111/113 was chosen because of excellent cleaning and rinsing,
and low organic content resulting in no residue left on parts
General Electric Aircraft Engines manufacturing facility in Hooksett, NH using DOT 111/113
with a defoamer to clean various soils (including synthetics) from manufactured
parts. DOT 111/113 was chosen for in-house testing in various types of aqueous
cleaning equipment by the Hooksett facility after reviewing test data from
independent laboratories for material compatibility, environmental safety and
chemical characteristics.
POINTS OF CONTACT FOR OTHER COMMERCIAL USES:
Harrison of Texas
9203 Rhonda Lane
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 981-1616
E G A G Chandler Engineering
2001 N. Indianwood Ave.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 459-7159
Moores Pump & Supply
212 Thruway Park
Broussard, LA 70518
(318) 837-2794
LAM Research
Dept. 280 A
4650 Cushing Parkway
Freemont, CA 94538-6401
(510) 659-5609
General Electric Aircraft Engines
31 Industrial Park Drive
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 666-8083