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3M™ Fluorinert Thermofluid Alternatives
Product Operating Temperature Range Alternatives Operating Temperature Range 3M™ Data Sheets for Alternatives 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC‑3284 Data Sheet -65 to 40 °C Fluorinert™ FC‑72 -80 to 45 °C Data Sheet Novec™ 7100 -105 to 50 °C Data Sheet 3M™ Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC‑770 Data Sheet -70 to 85 °C Fluorinert™ FC‑3283 -40 to 120 °C Data Sheet Novec™ […]
Thermal Management / Heat Transfer with 3M Fluorinert and Novec Fluids
Fluorinert™ vs. Novec™ Properties Immersion Cooling Pricing 3M™ Novec™ Availability 3M™ Novec™ 7100 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA – In Stock 3M™ FC-3283 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 649 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 7000 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 73DE – In Stock Availability varies on other fluids. Contact us for more information. […]
Solvent Cleaning with 3M Novec Engineered Fluids
Materials Compatibility Benefits Applications Specs Aerosols 3M™ Novec™ Availability 3M™ Novec™ 7100 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA – In Stock 3M™ FC-3283 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 649 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 7000 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 73DE – In Stock Availability varies on other fluids. Contact us for more information. Order […]
3M Novec 72DA 73DE Solvent Vapor Degreaser For Medical Device Instruments
Application Many times the geometry of a part makes it difficult for aqueous cleaning systems to clean the entire part – inside and out. Small features like blind holes or even through holes with a very small diameter means that the water based solutions may not be able to wick or wet into an area […]
nPB Replacement – Phase Out – OSHA & EPA Restrictions on n-propyl bromide, 1-bromopropane
Use of the solvent n-propyl bromide (nPB), also known as 1-bromopropane or 1-BP, grew considerably in the early 2000s, but as of February 2022 it was added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act list of Hazardous Air Pollutants. According to the Federal Register, this is the first time that the EPA has […]
3M Novec Engineered Fluids, Fluorinert Liquids, Solvents, & Chemicals
Precision Cleaning Coatings & Lubricants Thermal Management Pricing 3M™ Novec™ Availability 3M™ Novec™ 7100 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA – In Stock 3M™ FC-3283 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 649 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 7000 – In Stock 3M™ Novec™ 73DE – In Stock Availability varies on other fluids. Contact us for more […]
Aqueous Cleaning Chemistries
Aqueous cleaning works by applying heat and pressure to industrial parts immersed in a water-based aqueous cleaning chemistry. Aqueous cleaning chemistries may include detergents, surfactants and emulsifiers that are added to water. In addition to wet and dry process equipment, Best Technology offers a complete line of aqueous parts washer chemistry solutions including: Alkaline cleaners […]
Medical Device AK 225 Replacement with 3M Novec Engineered Fluid Solvent
3M™ Novec™ 72DA replaces AK-225 In the past, many medical device manufacturers, including those producing pacemakers, defibrillators, orthopedic implants (bone screw, hip, joint, knee), catheter and guide wires, were using AK225 HCHC225 solvent for precision cleaning of parts during manufacturing. Then the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scheduled a phase out of AK225 for January […]
AK225 HCFC-225 Phase Out and Replacement with 3M Novec HFE Engineered Fluids
Why 3M™ HFE Novec™ Engineered Fluid is the best solvent:A brief history of cleaning solvents CFC’s In the 1980’s and prior, Freon TF (CFC-113) or Freon TMS (TF + 5.7% methanol) was the workhorse solvent for precision cleaning and vapor degreasing. It offered the following advantages: High purity Low “non-volatile residue” (what is left behind […]