3M™ Novec™ and 3M™ Fluorinert™ Phaseout Completed
3M™ Novec™ and 3M™ Fluorinert™ are no longer available.
Best Technology is here to help you navigate the transition with expert guidance and proven BestSolv® replacement fluids. Let us simplify your switch from 3M™ Novec™ and 3M™ Fluorinert™ and keep your operations running smoothly.
3M™ Fluids Discontinued
The Last Order deadline of March 31, 2025 for 3M™ Novec™ fluids has passed. Manufacturing of all 3M™ Novec™ products ceased at the end of 2025. It is highly recommended that customers transition to a Novec™ replacement fluid as soon as possible.
Our dedicated chemical team can assist you with a transition plan to replace 3M™ fluids. Best Technology offers the broadest product range of replacements for 3M™ Novec™ and Fluorinert™ discontinued fluids, from exact molecule replacements to next-generation PFAS-free products.
We are eager to collaborate with you and your team on a BestSolv® alternative fluid for your transition plan. Do not hesitate to reach out to our team for further details and to explore the selection of replacement fluids tailored to meet your specific needs for the 3M™ Novec™ discontinued fluids.
Discontinued 3M™ Fluids – No New Orders
| Product | Last Order Date |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7000 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7100 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7100DL Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7200 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7200DL Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7300 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7500 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7500C Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 8200 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 71DA Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 71DE Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 72DA Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 73DE Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-3243 / 3243i | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-40 / 40i | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-43 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-70 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-72 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-770 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5052 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5056 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5060 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ Flux Remover | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-149 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™M Fluorinert™ FC-9130 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA DL Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7072 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7700 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 7800 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 9030 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 9100 Engineered Fluid | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5058 | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-3283 / 3283i | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 1700 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 1710 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 1720 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 1908 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 2202 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 2701 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 2704 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
| 3M™ Novec™ 2708 Electronic Grade Coating | No new orders accepted |
How to Replace Discontinued 3M™ Fluids
3M™ Fluid Replacement Plan
Typical Fluid Transition Process
The proven process for transitioning to a 3M™
fluid replacement is as follows:
- Identify replacement chemistry options.
- Obtain TDS and SDS for chemicals.
- Test chemicals in your process.
- Qualify the new chemicals.
- Implement the new chemicals.
Accelerated Fluid Transition Process
For those who need an accelerated timeline for transitioning to a 3M™ fluid replacement, the following process allows for maximum speed in transition:
- Match the 3M™ fluid to its BestSolv® equivalent.
- Expedite testing and qualification of BestSolv® in your process.
- Implement BestSolv®.
Video: 3M™ Novec™ Thermal Fluids Discontinuation
Video: Get Ahead of the 3M™ Novec™ Phaseout
3M™ Fluids Impacted by Phase Out
- 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids
- 3M™ Novec™ 649 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7000 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7100 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7200 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7300 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7500 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 71DA Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 71DE Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™71IPA Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 7200 Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 72DA Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 72DE Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Novec™ 73DE Engineered Fluid
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquids
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-40
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-43
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-70
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-72
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-770
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3283
- 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3284
- 3M™ Performance Fluids.
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5052
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5056
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5060
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5058
Novec™ Phase Out FAQs
Video: Why To Replace 3M™ Novec™ Fluids and Not Equipment (For Now)
Plan Your Novec™ Phase Out with BestSolv®
Best Technology serves many regulated industries including medical device and aerospace, and is a subject-matter expert for surface finishing equipment and chemistries. These industries require extensive time for rigorous validation and approval of changes to manufacturing processes.
Time is of the essence with the voluntary 3M™ Novec™ discontinuation and phase out. Because of the uncertainty of 3M™ material availability, investment/lead time/supply chain of new capital equipment/technology, and cost/time involved in extensive process changes, Best Technology has laid out a 3-phase approach for now into years to come.
Immediate / Short Term Goal – A drop-in replacement for the 3M™ Novec™ HFE fluid without requiring capital equipment or major process revalidation. Most BestSolv® Engineered Fluids allow for drop-in 3M™ Novec™ replacement in many applications. These solvents offer the following advantages:
- Dual sourced – Since 3M™ held such a large market share in the fluid industry, many companies single sourced their 3M™ Novec™ HFE fluids from 3M™. BestSolv® fluids are dual sourced from multiple countries to support more consistent supply. This improves availability and helps reduce the supply-chain uncertainty tied to discontinued 3M™ solvents. After the 3M™ Novec™ phase out, continued use of HFE 7100, HFE 7200, or related blends such as 71DE, 72DE, 72DA, 73DE, and 71IPA may be subject to supply challenges because there are only a few global sources that produce quality HFE 7100 and HFE 7200 fluids.
- Cost and performance – In most applications, BestSolv® fluids perform similarly to 3M™ Novec™ fluids. BestSolv® Engineered Fluids have very similar properties to 3M™ Novec™ HFE 7100, HFE 7200, and related blends such as 71DE, 72DE, 72DA, 73DE, and 71IPA. Comparisons between fluids can be found on individual BestSolv® pages. There are no known regulations restricting the use of these fluids in the United States. Even with similar performance, BestSolv® fluids may offer significant cost advantages of up to 50%.
- No capital equipment investment – BestSolv® fluids are drop-in replacements, so they can be used with the equipment currently in use with 3M™ Novec™ Fluids such as vapor degreasers, immersion coolers and heat exchangers. Typical capital equipment lead times can be 12-20 weeks which pushes out the transition further without certainty of 3M™ Novec™ supply.
Medium Term Goal – Transition to next-generation chemistries with direct/drop-in replacements in current open-top degreasers. Next-generation chemistries are recent innovations in solvent technology in the last 3-5 years, but they require extensive process validation in regulated industries. Novec™ HFE technology is going on 20+ years. While Best Technology sells process manufacturing equipment (solvent vapor degreasers and aqueous systems), there are some intricate applications which can only be accomplished with molecules, surface tensions and other properties uniquely offered from engineered fluids. Some halogenated/fluorinated fluids will continue to be essential for many industries for many years to come. Based on briefings of conversations within the contacts directly involved at the EPA, there are not currently any phase-out plans.
Longer Term Goal – Advancements in aqueous / water based and solvent process equipment were already underway prior to the 3M™ announcement. The investment in new capital equipment is costly (10-15+ year ROI) and requires extensive testing and validation. Establishment of new process equipment technology for medical device and aerospace manufacturing takes time. Best Technology has developed this equipment for both solvent and aqueous based chemistries. If customers consider this time of transition an opportunity for new capital equipment change, we do have an offering of process cleaning equipment solutions.
Video: Long-Term Plan for 3M™ Novec™ Replacements
BestSolv® Fluids – Alternatives / Replacements for 3M™ Novec™
BestSolv® Engineered Fluids are drop-in replacements for 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids due to 3M’s phase out Novec™ chemicals at the end of 2025.
Note: Information is provided by Best Technology, not 3M™. 3M™ does not endorse or recommend any alternative material. Replacement suitability depends on the specific application, materials being cleaned, and soils being removed. As such, the customer is responsible for evaluating the material’s properties and suitability for their process. Contact Best Technology to confirm the best BestSolv® option for your application.
3M™ Novec™ Voluntary Phase Out Announcement
On December 20, 2022, 3M™ announced plans to exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing, effectively discontinuing all Novec™ and Fluorinert™ products by the end of 2025.
As an authorized 3M™ Engineered Fluids distributor, Best Technology remains committed to our customers throughout this transition and continues to receive 3M™ Novec™ products while available.
This 3M™ announcement affects these products:
A full list of fluids can be found on page 2 of the 3M™ Novec™ replacement announcement.
3M™ Novec™ and Fluorinert™ Production Ended
Need a 3M™ Novec™ or Fluorinert™ replacement? Take control of your future by switching to BestSolv® Engineered Fluids today. Don’t wait and risk production delays!
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