Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Gold Mitigation for Class 2 Electronics
Punching Out: Your Financial Preparation for a Sale
Nolan's Notes: The Next Killer App in Component Manufacturing
MicroCare Offers IPA Alternatives for Electronics Assembly
May 4, 2020 | MicroCare CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is making the availability of IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) scarce. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using cleaners made of at least 70% alcohol to disinfect surfaces. This has led to a widespread global demand for IPA with much of it diverted for use in hospitals and other medical settings. As a result, electronics and medical device manufacturers are facing IPA shortages which were once used for cleaning products during and after manufacturing.
To help counter this impact, MicroCare™ Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of critical cleaning, coating and debinding products, is offering an alternative to IPA that cleans just as well, if not better than IPA.
Dan Sinclair, MicroCare National Sales Manager, said: “IPA is one of the most common cleaning fluids used as it is inexpensive and readily available. However, due to Coronavirus, IPA is in short supply as it is being widely used in a number of hygiene products like hand sanitizers, cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
“If you can get hold of IPA the prices have in general been significantly increased in response to the high demand. In fact Isopropyl Alcohol prices have more than tripled in the U.S. since March 101. This has left a short fall in a number of industries like the electronics and medical sectors where it is used to clean components. There are however, superior replacements out there.
“MicroCare offers a full line of IPA alternatives that clean just as well, if not better than IPA. Unlike IPA, they are non-flammable for added plant and worker safety. They include everything from cleaning fluids like SuprClean™ Heavy Duty Flux Remover to ESD Cleaning Wipes and the No-Clean Flux Remover Cleaning Pen. The MicroCare portfolio of progressive cleaning fluids have been developed to help companies clean properly, safely and more economically.
“Because we have a strong supply chain and multiple manufacturing locations, we have the flexibility to produce our products and deliver as scheduled so customers can still achieve optimal cleaning results,” concluded Sinclair.
Share on:
Suggested Items
Kitron Signs €7 Million Annual Manufacturing Agreement for Advanced Sensor Technology
05/09/2025 | KitronKitron has entered into a multi-year agreement with a U.S.-based customer to manufacture advanced sensor-based products intended for the European market.
LG Electronics India Limited Begins Construction of Its Third Manufacturing Plant in India
05/08/2025 | BUSINESS WIRELG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL) announced the commencement of construction of its new manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh today at a ceremony graced by the presence of Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications.
Dixon, Inventec Form JV for PC Manufacturing in India
05/05/2025 | DixonDixon has entered into Joint Venture Agreement (JV Agreement) with Inventec. Pursuant to the said JV Agreement, Dixon IT Devices Private Limited (JV Company) will be 60% owned by Dixon and 40% owned by Inventec.
Transition Automation Ships Largest Single Order in Company History
04/30/2025 | Transition AutomationTransition Automation, Inc. recently shipped the largest single order for Permalex Edge Metal Squeegees. The international order shipped to a large multinational packaging company located in India.
Mouser Electronics Named Best New Product Promoter for 2024 by Diotec Semiconductor
04/18/2025 | BUSINESS WIREMouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, proudly announces that it has been named the Best New Product Promoter for 2024 by Diotec Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of diodes, transistors,