3M stops production of PFAS-containing products
3M™ has recently made a significant announcement that is set to impact various industries: by the close of 2025, the company will cease the production of all fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids, and products containing PFAS-based additives. This decision marks the end of an era for 3M’s specialized product lines as Novec coating, cleaning and cooling can be mentioned recognized Novec™ series—such as Novec™ 1700, 1702, 7100, 7200, 7300, 71DE, 72DE, 71DA, 72DA, 73DE, FC 3283, FC 40, among others—that have long been valued for their unique properties and applications across a range of sectors.
In this post, Prostech is excited to showcase 3M Novec 1230 Replacement by Gluditec Coven FP401230 Electronic Grade Coating.
Description of 3M Novec 1230 Replacement – Coven FP401230
COVEN FP401230 is a ketone fluoride compound characterized by its clear, colorless, and tasteless liquid form. It is designed for a variety of applications including computer rooms, data centers, aviation, ships, vehicles, libraries, and oil and gas production. Its high safety profile, low environmental impact, and superior fire extinguishing performance make it a viable alternative to traditional halon fire extinguishing agents, offering a long-term, environmentally sustainable solution for special hazard fire prevention.
Feature of 3M Novec 1230 Replacement – Coven FP401230
3M Novec 1230 Replacement by Gluditec Coven FP401230 is highlighted by the following key features:
- Colorless and Odorless: Ensures unobtrusive application.
- Good Solubility: Effective in various environments.
- Insoluble in Water: Prevents potential damage to components.
- Good Thermal Stability: Maintains performance under varying temperatures.
- Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): No damage to the ozone layer.
- Low Greenhouse Effect Value: Minimal impact on global warming.
- Low Surface Tension and Small Viscosity: Enhances penetration and coverage.
- Small Latent Heat of Evaporation: Rapid evaporation without residue.
- Excellent Material Compatibility: Safe for use with vari
Application of 3M Novec 1230 Replacement – Coven FP401230
- Fire Extinguishing Systems: Widely used in regional or local fire extinguishing systems and portable fire extinguishers, particularly in electronic control centers, computer rooms, transformer rooms, power distribution cabinets, wind power equipment rooms, energy storage power stations, high-precision instruments, museums, data processing centers, ship control rooms, and new energy vehicle lithium battery protection.
- Coolant and Protection Gas: Effective as a coolant for electronic equipment and as a protection gas for light metal smelting. It can also replace sulfur hexafluoride for transformer protection.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless, Transparent
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| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular mass | 316.0 |
| State | Liquid |
| Density (25°C) | 1.601 g/mL |
| Boiling Point (1 atm) | 49.2°C |
| Freezing Point | -108°C |
| Flash Point | No |
| Ignition Point | No |
| Critical temperature | 168.7°C |
| Critical pressure | 1865 kPa |
| Critical density | 0.6391 g/mL |
| Insulating property (110 kV) | 3.8 mA |
| Vapor Pressure (25°C) | 44.4 kPa |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization | 84.55 kJ/kg |
