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PEC-12 is designed to remove non-water-based stains, grease and inks from photographic emulsions and bases. It removes finger oils, grease pencil, adhesive tape residues, smoke and soot damage, gold foil stamp and most ball-point and permanent inks. PEC-12 will aid in the removal of firmly affixed adhesive tape. Graphic arts applications include the easy removal of wax and rubylith.PRODUCT FEATURES:Waterless CleanerRemoves Stains & GreaseDries InstantlyLeaves No ResidueNeutral pHFilm & Photography ApplicationsWHAT IS PEC-12?PEC-12 is a waterless Photographic Emulsion Cleaner which is suitable for use on most film and print emulsions. It is a blend of organic hydrocarbon solvents with a neutral pH and is free from chlorofluorocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons. It dries instantly, leaves no residue, and meets archival needs. Because it contains no water, PEC-12 will not cause emulsion swelling, tackiness, water marks or other damage associated with re-washing.NO HIDDEN OR LONG-TERM DAMAGEPEC-12 has been tested by an independent organization concerned with photographic preservation. It found that PEC-12 will not cause any hidden or long-term damage to photographic images. It has no adverse effects on long term B&W or color image permanence or on dye stability.SAFE FOR FILM & PHOTOGRAPHYEffectively removes wide variety of non-water-soluble residues from photo materials, leaving them free from grease, oil, and ink. Among the materials which PEC-12 can be safely used on are: All modern hardened gelatin films, both B&W and color (including, but not limited to C-41, E-6, and K-14 processes); All modern hardened gelatin prints, both B&W and color, on fiber, resin coated, and polyester bases. This includes prints made with EP-2, RA-4, and Ciba (Ilfo)chrome processes.