Characteristics

145

186

1544

1580

Flux Type

Rosin Non-Activated (R)

Rosin Mildly Activated (RMA)

Activated Rosin (RA)

Activated Rosin (RA)

Percent Solids

25

18 to 36

50

20 to 36

Specific Gravity

0.844
±
0.005

0.879 ± 0.005 (186) 0.848 ± 0.005 (186
-25)
0.831
± 0.005 (186-18)

0.929
±
0.005

0.890 ± 0.005 (1585)
0.863
± 0.005 (1587)
0.850
± 0.005 (1588)
0.837
± 0.005 (1589)

  Product Characteristics

 

Excellent for solderability test procedures specified by military and commercial industries

Designed for high thermal stability and superior solderability. Kester # 186 is available in 18, 25 or 36 percent solids formulations.

Kester's active, non-corrosive rosin type flux. Used on surfaces which are more difficult to solder.

These active formulations are designed for high speed wave soldering applications. Varied solids content and halide activity available

Compliant specifications

ANSI/J-STD-004

ANSI/J-STD-004

ANSI/J-STD-004

ANSI/J-STD-004

Residue Removed Method

Residue is non corrosive, but may be removed with solvent or with Kester's # 5768 saponifier at 7-10% solution in de-ionized or soft water at 120-140° F

Residue is non-corrosive, but may be removed with solvent or with Kester's # 5768 saponifier at 7-10% solution in de-ionized or soft water at 120-140° F

Residue is non-corrosive, but may be removed with solvent or with Kester's #5768 saponifier at 7-10% solution in de-ionized or soft water at 120-140° F

Residue is non-corrosive, but may be removed with solvent or with Kester's #5768 saponifier at 7-10% solution in de-ionized or soft water at 120-140° F

Thinner #

108

120

104

103