T.O. 33B-1-12-10a. Type of penetrant (fluorescent or visible dye).b. Method of removing excess surface penetrant.c. Sensitivity Level of a penetrant system.d. Form of developer.e. Class of solvent remover.NOTEForm designations reflect ASM 2644, which has superseded MIL-25135. ASTM E1417-95a did not reflect this change at the time of publication. The SpecificApplication categories in Table 2-1 for nonaqueous developers and solventremovers allow a manufacturer the opportunity to optimize the formulation of theseproducts for one of their own specific penetrant systems or for a specific user need.Table 2-1. Classification of Penetrant Materials Contained in ASM 2644.TypeType I Fluorescent DyeType II Visible DyeType III Dual Mode (Visible and Fluorescent Dye)MethodMethod A Water WashableMethod B Postemulsifiable, LipophilicMethod C Solvent RemovableMethod D Postemulsifiable, HydrophilicSensitivity LevelLevel ½ Very LowLevel 1 LowLevel 2 MediumLevel 3 HighLevel 4 Ultra HighDeveloperForm a Dry PowderForm b Water SolubleForm c Water Suspendible* Form d Nonaqueous (Wet; for Type I)* Form e Nonaqueous (Wet; for Type II)* Form f Specific ApplicationSolvent RemoverClass 1 HalogenatedClass 2 NonhalogenatedClass 3 Specific Application2.2.5.2 ClassificationsinOtherDocuments.The ASM 2644 classifications are referenced in process standard ASTM E 1417 (latest version), the American Societyfor Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination. The Type and Method classifications
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