IPC-1402 standard applies to cleaning products used in the Electronics Manufacturing, including but not limited to original equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services companies, board manufactures, cable and wire harness manufacturers and electronics industry suppliers.

IPC-1402 standard applies to direct use chemicals to clean products or components, as well as to clean manufacturing machines or tooling during operation and maintenance.

The purpose of IPC-1402 standard is to set pragmatic, minimum criteria for greener cleaning products used in electronics manufacturing that can be feasibly and efficiently applied by decision-makers to protect workers and the environment.