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BestSolv™ Sierra – Replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 7100, 7200 and 7300 / Neat HFE
BestSolv™ Sierra engineered fluid is a non-flammable fluid used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including vapor degreasing and solvent rinsing.
BestSolv™ Sierra fluid is formulated as a drop-in replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 7100, as well as Novec™ 7200 and Novec™ 7300, based on the 3M™ announcement of Novec™ fluid phase out in 2022.
Note: Information is provided by Best Technology, not 3M™. 3M™ does not endorse or recommend any alternative material. As such, the customer is responsible for evaluation of the material’s various properties when looking at alternatives.
Benefits of BestSolv™ Sierra
- Drop-in replacement for the following neat HFE fluids:
- 3M™ Novec™ 7100
- 3M™ Novec™ 7200
- 3M™ Novec™ 7300
- Hydrofluoroether (HFE) solvent
- Ideal for vapor degreaser rinsing and precision cleaning applications
- Compatible with a wide range of materials
- Non-flammable
- Non-conductive
- Low toxicity
- Low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
- Low surface tension penetrates tight spaces for improved cleaning
Data Sheets
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Common Applications
BestSolv™ Sierra is formulated as a vapor degreasing solvent for precision cleaning applications. It is commonly used for:
- Cleaning / rinsing medical device parts during manufacturing
- Cleaning / rinsing electronics and mobile device parts during manufacturing
- Latent fingerprint processing on porous surfaces, as a carrier solvent for ninhydrin and DFO formulations. Also used in forensic analysis of bloodstains.
Best Solv™ Sierra vs 3M™ Novec™ 7100 / Novec™ 7200 / Novec™ 7300
| Property | 3M™ Novec™ 7100 | 3M™ Novec™ 7200 | 3M™ Novec™ 7300 | Best Solv™ Sierra |
| Composition | Hydrofluoroether (HFE) | Hydrofluoroether (HFE) | Hydrofluoroether (HFE) | Hydrofluoroether (HFE) |
| Cleaning Performance | Light Duty | Light Duty | Light Duty | Light Duty |
| Boiling Point | 141 °F / 61 °C | 169 °F / 76 °C | 208 °F / 98 °C | 132 °F / 56 °C |
| Freeze / Melting Point | -135 °F / -93 °C | -216 °F / -138 °C | -36 °F / -38 °C | -135 °F / -93 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 202 mmHg | 109 mmHg | 44.9 mmHg | 232 mmHg |
| Liquid Density | 1.52 g/cm2 | 1.43 g/cm2 | 1.66 g/cm2 | 1.47 g/cm2 |
| Viscosity | <1.0 cP | <1.0 cP | 1.18 cP | < 1.0 cP |
| Heat of Vaporization (at bp) | 112 kJ/kg | 119 kJ/kg | 102 kJ/kg | 163kJ/kg |
| Specific Heat | 1.2 KJ/kg-K@ 25°C | 1.2 KJ/kg-K@ 25°C | 1.1 KJ/kg-K@ 25°C | 1.28 KJ/kg-K@ 25°C |
| Dielectric Constant | 7.4 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Global Warming Potential (GWP) | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | None | None | None | None |
| Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Designation | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
| Flash Point | None | None | None | None |
BestSolv™ Sierra Packaging
| Product # | SKU | Container Sizes Available (Gallons) | Approx. Weight (Lbs.) |
| BestSolv™ Sierra-55 | 23700110 | 55 gal. drum | 551 lbs. |
| BestSolv™ Sierra-05 | 23700125 | 5 gal. pail | 50 lbs. |
BestSolv™ Price and Ordering
For purposes of product stewardship, Best Solv™ fluids cannot be sold directly online and are available for customers in the United States only.
Please contact our chemical sales department for a quote by clicking the “Get a Quote” button, or call 612-392-2414, ext. 2.