Vantage BIOACT 280E is a high-performance, bio-based precision cleaner and wax remover engineered by Vantage Specialties (formerly Petroferm) for demanding industrial and aerospace applications. Specially formulated as an eco-friendly, zero-residue substitute for chlorinated solvents and ozone-depleting substances, this advanced fluid targets and thoroughly dissolves heavy masking waxes, platers wax (such as AeroWax HT), cosmoline, tackifier resins, and heavy petroleum grease matrices. BIOACT 280E relies on a high-purity aliphatic hydrocarbon and specialized ester package that lifts organic contaminants from intricate metal assemblies, landing gear parts, and turbine components while upholding strict materials compatibility parameters across ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.

Technical Specifications & Cross-References

• Manufacturer: Vantage Specialties, Inc. / Petroferm
• Product Line: BIOACT® 280E
• Chemical Base: High-Purity Aliphatic Hydrocarbon & Ester Blend
• Physical State: Liquid
• Color: Clear, Colorless to Pale Straw
• Flash Point (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup): Minimum 142°F (61°C)
• Evaporation Rate: Slow / Controlled (Maximizes bath dwell time and solvency action)
• Residue After Evaporation: Zero non-volatile residue

Approved Specifications & Industrial Conformance:

• Aerospace Material Compatibility: Passes strict aerospace test protocols for hydrogen embrittlement and sandwich corrosion on high-strength alloys.
• Plating & Surface Finishing: Formulated specifically for the total chemical extraction of platers stop-off wax from turbine engine shafts and landing gear actuators following elektroplating.
• Alternative Designations: Bioact 280E Wax Stripper, Petroferm Bioact 280E, Precision Hydrocarbon Wax Remover.

Key Features & Aviation Benefits

• High-Capacity Wax Solvency: Penetrates, breaks down, and liquefies high-melting-point microcrystalline waxes and heavy preservation greases with exceptional soil-loading capacity.
• Zero Non-Volatile Residue: Evaporates completely clean without leaving a tracking film, preparing the underlying metal substrate perfectly for subsequent plating, NDT inspection, or assembly.
• Elevated Flash Point Profile: Minimum 142°F (61°C) flash point minimizes fire risk inside manufacturing plants, MRO component shops, and dedicated wash bays compared to acetone or MEK.
• Broad Metallurgical Safety: Non-corrosive to aerospace aluminum, titanium, magnesium, copper, brass, and high-strength structural steels.
• Environmentally Focused Chemistry: Free of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), ozone-depleting chemicals, phenols, or chlorinated compounds, assisting facilities in meeting environmental output limits.

Typical Applications

• Post-Plating Wax Removal: Extensively used in immersion soak tanks to chemically strip stop-off masking wax from machined aerospace parts after hard chrome or sulfamate nickel plating.
• De-Preservation & Cosmoline Stripping: Used to rapidly remove heavy anti-corrosion storage waxes, cosmoline coatings, and high-load greases from new or stored aircraft parts.
• Industrial Immersion & Ultrasonic Cleaning: Highly effective in cold dip tanks, agitated immersion setups, and ultrasonic parts-cleaning machinery where extended fluid contact time is desired.

• All in-stock orders are processed within 1–2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email.
• Orders with a lead time will ship according to the estimated shipping time shown on the product page.
• If we experience a high volume of orders or if an item is backordered, processing times may be slightly delayed. We will notify you promptly via email.

• Returns and damage claims must be made within a maximum of 3 business days after receiving the product, with prior authorization from Aircraft Shop Supply (Return Material Authorization - RMA). Returns without prior notice or written authorization will not be accepted. We strongly recommend inspecting the product upon delivery; many products require special storage conditions for which we are not responsible once they arrive to the client's facility. Please review the product's SDS for proper storage and handling.
• For products with 3 to 6 months of remaining shelf life, claims must be made within the next 2 business days after receipt.
• Returns are not accepted for products with less than 3 months of remaining shelf life.
• Returns are not accepted for products purchased during a low Shelf Life promotion, items sold with discounts, or special orders that must be placed directly with the factory.
• The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost, except in cases where the return is due to an error on the part of Aircraft Shop Supply.
• Refunds will only be issued after the product has been inspected and no damage is found.
• A 25% Restocking Fee will be charged for returns of products in good condition that are either no longer needed or were ordered incorrectly.
• A 35% Restocking Fee will be charged for returns of products with one year or less of remaining shelf life.
• No Restocking Fee will be charged if Aircraft Shop Supply is responsible for incorrectly shipping a product, or if the order is damaged upon leaving the warehouse.
• Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods: These items are sold as final and are not eligible for return approval.

At Aircraft Shop Supply, we are committed to shipping the highest quality and freshest product possible. To ensure efficient stock rotation and meet aviation industry standards, our inventory management is governed by the following policy:

1. Scope of Application
All Sales Channels: This policy applies to all orders processed by Aircraft Shop Supply, including but not limited to: website purchases, direct email orders, formal Purchase Orders (POs), phone orders, and contract agreements.

2. Inventory Management (FIFO)
All products with an expiration date are managed and shipped on a strict "First In – First Out" (FIFO) basis.

3. Minimum Shipping Margin
Standard Guarantee: We will not ship any products with fewer than 30 days of use remaining (days before expiration), unless previously coordinated and agreed upon with the customer.

No Automatic Guarantees: Outside of this 30-day minimum margin, Aircraft Shop Supply does not make any automatic guarantee as to the specific length of time remaining on any shelf-life item for standard orders.

4. Special Customer Requirements
We understand that certain projects, maintenance schedules, or regulatory standards require strict specifications. If your order has specific shelf-life requirements, please proceed as follows:

How to Request: If you require a specific Date of Manufacture (DOM), Date of Expiration (DOE), or a specific minimum shelf-life percentage (%), you must clearly state this requirement:

In the Comments/Notes section when placing an online order.

Explicitly written on your Purchase Order (PO) or quote request email for offline orders.

Validation Process: Once your requirement is received:

We will ship your order if the available stock matches your specifications.

If we do not have the exact batch, we will contact you prior to shipping with the shelf-life percentage (%) or dates we have available for your acceptance.

5. Limitation of Liability and Validity of Information
To ensure transparency and manage expectations, the following terms and conditions apply:

Time-Limited Validity: Any information provided by our team regarding the remaining shelf-life percentage (%) is valid only at the exact time the inquiry is made. Due to high inventory turnover, availability is subject to change without prior notice.

Informational Purposes Only: Shelf-life data provided by Aircraft Shop Supply is strictly for informational purposes and reflects the availability at the moment of inquiry. It does not constitute a batch reservation or a product warranty.

Supply Chain Liability Exclusion: Aircraft Shop Supply is not responsible for the time elapsed or any product expiration that occurs after the order has been prepared and packed. This includes, but is not limited to: the time between order placement, carrier transit times, intermediary storage, customs delays, and final delivery to the end user. It is the customer's responsibility to account for these logistical lead times within their planning.