3M™ Novec™ Phaseout Notifications
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This page will be updated regularly with information on 3M™ Novec™ products and alternatives.
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.
On December 20, 2022, 3M™ announced plans to exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of the PFAS in its product portfolio 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™ stock. We will continue to advocate for our customers to fulfill current orders as well as secure stock for future orders.
This 3M™ announcement affects these products:
A full list of fluids can be found on page 2 of the 3M™ Novec™ replacement announcement.
We are currently working with 3M™ on the product details, impact of product supply near and long term, and how we can best serve our customers based on the 3M™ announcement.
Best Technology is committed to our customers and will work with our customers to determine your specific application needs and put in place a plan to help ensure a smooth transition for your company’s manufacturing demands.
The most common impacted engineered fluids are summarized below:
- 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™ 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 Fluid PF-5052
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5056
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5060
- 3M™ Performance Fluid PF-5058