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Description: Compiled
CLEANING OXYGEN DUTY M E Nicholas
Title: Date
16 Jun 99
Cleaning, Degreasing & Packaging for Oxygen Duty V200 N o

11172
Unit: Checked
General K S Homewood
Design Cleaning Code: Quality Des Auth
Pressure: - See Spec 399856 O : Oxygen Level: - D Surman

Iss V300 Design

o Date Revision Details Comp’d Checked Auth’ty
N No
1 - - Original issue - - -
Section 8.0 b1 amended for batching of small
components. Requirements of ISO 2230 added to section
2 3699 08-10-04 AJB MEN DJM
8.2. General amendments and additions to body of
document.

This Specification and the copyright therein are the property of BOC and all information, which it contains, is confidential. The Specification
must not be reproduced or disclosed, nor must any information taken therefrom be disclosed, without the prior consent in writing of BOC.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION/SCOPE

This document describes the requirements for the cleaning, degreasing and packaging of equipment and
component parts intended for service with oxygen, oxygen mixtures, or any significantly oxidising
product (more oxidising than air). These items are classified as Code ‘O’ (Oxygen Duty) in BOC
specification 399856.

For procedures carried out within BOC’s own internal operations the requirements and
recommendations of BOC - IMSS, Plant Maintenance PLM-02 shall apply unless contradicted by this
document which shall take precedence. Further information is available within the BOC - “Oxygen
Compatibility Source Book” OCSB-01.

The guidelines of the Industrial Gases Council (IGC), contained in document 33/97/E “Cleaning of
equipment for oxygen service” shall be followed by any supplier of equipment for oxygen service to
BOC. For process measurement and control equipment reference and compliance shall also be made
with respect to - IEC/TR 60877, “Procedures for ensuring the cleanliness of industrial-process
measurement and control equipment in oxygen service”. For pipelines refer to IGC 13/02/E “Oxygen
pipeline systems”.

2.0 CLEANING AND DEGREASING METHODS

Cleaning and degreasing shall be achieved by solvent degreasing, liquid detergent washing or
appropriate mechanical cleaning. The equipment supplier shall decide which method to use based on
available facilities, the design, materials of construction and size of the equipment, whilst ensuring
acceptable cleanliness levels are achieved in the most cost effective way to BOC.

3.0 TESTING

Components which will later be cleaned for oxygen service shall not have their cleanliness integrity
compromised in the course of pressure testing and/or leak testing prior to cleaning and degreasing.

Hydraulic tests should, in general, be used for pressure testing. For this oil-free clean water shall be
used unless subsequent drying is particularly difficult in which case isopropyl alcohol may be used.

Testing after cleaning and degreasing is only permissible using a clean, “dry and oil-free” gas eg, air or
nitrogen.

Compressed air shall be in accordance with ISO 8573.1: 2001 Quality class 1:2:2 or better.

The dryness shall be -40ºC dewpoint at 1013 millibar or better.

The oil content shall be < 0.1mg/m3.

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4.0 CLEANING MATERIALS

The use of cleaning materials which are not approved by BOC and recorded as so in company
standards is not permitted unless an agreement is given by the equipment specific design authority. If
necessary consult BOC quality assurance department.

4.1 Solvents

The cleaning agents & approved solvents for use are:

• Trichloroethylene (TCE) C2HCl3 e.g. Triklone N, Zep 11 aerosol

• Perchloroethylene (PERC)
• Methylene chloride (MeCL) CH2Cl2
• n-propyl bromide (NPB) e.g. Ensolve, Leksol , Swansolve oxy-clean \ionic (alternatives to
TCE)
• Other speciality alternatives to TCE e.g. Novec 7100/7200 , Vertrel.
• Acetone /alcohol aerosols e.g. Loctite 7061, Swantek Quickclean, Zep ID Red
• Iso-propyl alcohol (liquid and wipes)
• Detergents ( e.g. Brulin 815 GD, Blue Gold )

Trichloroethylene has the advantage of wider compatibility with plastics and elastomers, and a heavier
vapour density.

Methylene chloride should be considered where a slightly more aggressive solvent action is required
and/or solvent evaporation from trapped pockets may be of particular concern.

In all cases clean solvent shall be used for the final wash.

4.2 Liquid Detergents

BOC will consider the use of commercially produced detergents provided that the cleaning process is
validated by infra red photospectrometry or gravimetric analysis, and that the detergent used is not
detrimental to the products being cleaned. The process shall ensure complete removal of all harmful
residues to the satisfaction of the BOC design authority for equipment or by BOC quality assurance
department.

4.3 Cleaning Cloths

Cloths used for wiping components shall be clean, lint free and free from traces of oil or grease.
Cotton, linen or paper may be used. Particular care shall be taken to ensure all cleaning cloths are
removed after use.

4.4 Wire Brushes

Wire brushes shall be manufactured using stainless steel, brass or bronze wire. Brushes shall be
maintained in a clean and good condition and dedicated only for oxygen cleaning purposes.

4.5 Drying/Purging Gas

Drying/purging gas shall be clean, “dry and free from oil”. Nitrogen should be used in preference to
air. The dryness shall be -40ºC dewpoint at 1013 millibar or better. The oil content shall be <0.1mg/ m3.

4.6 Protective Gloves

Disposable non-powdered nitrile or latex gloves preferred for handling Oxygen cleaned equipment.
Gloves shall be dedicated for this use. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that gloves are disposed
of in a suitable manner.

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5.0 METHODS

All cleaning and degreasing methods shall be recorded as auditable procedures. The equipment
supplier is responsible for ensuring the compatibility of solvents and detergents with equipment
materials, that procedures are safe and meet or exceed the requirements of current environmental
legislation and that they represent the most cost effective way of achieving satisfactory results.

The intended equipment to be used for the cleaning and degreasing process shall be described in the
procedures.

Documented cleaning and degreasing procedures shall be produced (by the vendor), available at the
point of use and supported by documented training records of personnel performing these tasks.
Revisions to such procedures shall be notified in writing to BOC prior to implementation.

Consideration shall be given in all procedures for the basic removal of dirt and contaminants prior to
the cleaning and degreasing process to avoid unnecessary contamination of equipment. Where
appropriate ‘start clean – stay clean’ systems or processes should be considered.

Any assembly work for equipment intended for oxygen service shall be performed on an ‘oxygen
clean’ bench which as a minimum shall be comprised of:-

Flat stainless steel work surface of a suitable size, free from dirt trap crevices etc.

Situated in a clean working environment, which poses no significant contamination hazard.

Clear of any oil or grease source, other than BOC oxygen approved assembly lubricants.

A notice stating the ‘Oxygen Clean’ nature of the work area, in addition to any company
Health & Safety signs and requirements (e.g. personal protective equipment).

Facilities which enable the equipment to be maintained, in a clean condition, when moved,
away from the area.

For pipe work systems or equipment, which contains pipe work, refer in addition to BOC
specification 1850801. For pipelines refer in addition to BOC specification 50001360.

6.0 CLEANLINESS AND DEGREASED ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

In general there shall be no contamination visually apparent under both white light and ultra violet
light.

CAUTIONARY NOTE - not all oils or greases fluoresce under UV light.

Wipe testing shall be used where practical and there shall be no evidence of contamination.

Quantitative tests shall show in addition that there shall be:-

≤ 100 mg/m2 of contamination: for general oxidising gas service.

≤ 75 mg/m2 of contamination: for gas cylinders in industrial service.

≤ 50 mg/m2 of contamination: for gas cylinders in medical service.

≤ 50 mg/m2 of contamination: for medical pipelines.

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7.0 LABELLING

After cleaning, drying and inspection have taken place and the component has been passed for use, a
label shall be added to each item of equipment or to each package, stating:

“Cleaned and degreased to BOC specification 50000810 - Oxygen Duty”.

Red writing shall be used on labels.

The label shall be clearly visible and not invalidate the clean condition. Labels shall not be stuck
directly onto components.

Note: The label has to be removed before use and means of attachment should be such that this can be
easily done.

Rubber components and assemblies that contain rubber products shall be labelled in accordance with
the requirements of ISO 2230.

8.0 MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINESS, PROTECTION AND PACKING

The supplier is responsible for protecting the equipment during transit.

8.1 Protection methods

Immediately following cleaning, each item shall be protected as follows:-

a) Orifices and screw threads protected and blanked with polythene or polypropylene
plugs, caps, sleeving, or blank flanges as appropriate.
NB: Do NOT use PVC or a similar type of plastic

One of the following shall then be applied as applicable:

b1) Packed in a polythene bag and sealed.

Batching of small items (such as O rings or screws) into one bag is only permitted
where specifically identified in the BOC specification or by written agreement with
the BOC design authority and recorded in appropriate vendor procedures. The
quantity per package is to be specifically defined and approved.

b2) Double bagging of equipment may be considered as appropriate to maintain the

integrity of the cleaned component(s).

b3) Packages containing item(s) to be purged and filled with nitrogen. Include warning
notice on the equipment to this effect. (The requirement to purge and inert will be by
arrangement with BOC).

b4) Item(s) of equipment to be purged and filled with nitrogen. Include warning notice
on the equipment to this effect. (The requirement to purge and inert will be by
arrangement with BOC).

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8.2 Packing

For general packaging requirements see BOC specification 1853489.

Packing shall be carried out in an area specifically designated for cleaned and degreased
components/equipment.

Rubber components and assemblies that contain rubber products shall be packed in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 2230.

Where equipment is liable to rust and inert gas blanketing cannot be employed, fibre or perforated
sachets of silica gel, activated alumina or a similar moisture absorbing agent shall be secured to the
equipment, preferably to a removable part, for example a cap or blank flange and NOT loose inside the
bag. A notice shall be secured to the equipment stating that it contains moisture absorbents, the number
of packets of absorbents and the locations of the absorbents. Where practicable, the sachets should be
connected together in groups so that all will be removed together. Avoid the use of moisture absorbent
or leeching materials (e.g. string, hemp rope etc.) to attach warning notices to the sachets passing
through the sealed area.

Packing and packing materials shall be adequate to prevent water damage to the equipment contained
during transit and whilst in storage.

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