TECHNICAL DATA

 

FORMULA TS-3

 

DESCRIPTION

A Non flammable, fast drying spot cleaning fluid designed to remove virtually 100% of cured plastisol screen printing ink.  It will also remove most water based, catalyst, nylon and puff ink types, as well as most adhesives used on transfers and heat transfer lettering.  TS-3 can be used to remove household grease and oil based stains.  TS-3 is EPA compliant and exempt from SCAQMD Rule’s 1171 and 1130.1

 

Product comparison chart

 

Formula TS-3

 Premium type spot remover

Budget spot removers

Acetone

111 Trichloroethane

Flammable

No

Some

Some

Highly

No

Ozone Safe

Yes

Some*

Some

Yes

No

“Banned”

Ink Removal

Instant

Average

Slow

Average

Slow

Usage Rate

Very Low

Medium

High

Very High

High

Ink Bleed

None

Low

Medium

High

Low

Drying Speed

Very Fast

Fast

Medium

Fast

Medium

Ringing

None

Low

High

High

Low

*Some products contain 141 b  Dichlorofluoromethane which is a Class 2 ozone depleting substance

 

Technical Specifications

 

Vapor Pressure:      226.67 mm Hg                         Boiling Point:                105-250°F

 

Specific Gravity:     1.257 (water=1)                                   V.O.C. :                       240 g/l

 

Appearance:           Clear, water white liquid                       Flash Point:                   >160°F

 

HMIS Rating          H=2, F=1, R=0                                    NFPA Rating:               H=2, F=1,R=0

 

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