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DEFSTAN 68-160/2(2004) : INTERIM

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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DEGREASING COMPOUND, TYPES A AND C

Superseded date

10-02-2006

Published date

12-01-2013

Preface
Main Text
SECTION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Abbreviations
SECTION 2 TECHNICAL
5 Description
6 Information to be Supplied by the Purchaser
7 Composition
8 Test Requirements
9 Methods of Test
10 Containers and Marking of Containers
ANNEX A Determination of Alkalinity
ANNEX B Determination of Sodium Metasilicate
ANNEX C Determination of Sodium Hydroxide (Type A)
ANNEX D Determination of Sodium Carbonate (Type C)
ANNEX E Determination of Matter Insoluble in Water
ANNEX F Sieving (Type C)

Specifies requirements for two types of degreasing compound. Type A consists of a mixture of sodium metasilicate and sodium hydroxide which, when dissolved in water, may be used for cleaning and degreasing metal components. Type C consists of a mixture of sodium metasilicate and sodium carbonate which, when dissolved in water, may be used for degreasing metals.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 68-160/1(1993). (11/2004)
DocumentType
Miscellaneous Product
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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