Product Description
3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid is designed for heavy-duty vapor degreasing, immersion cleaning, or lubricant deposition; featuring high solvency, low surface tension, non-flammability and fluid stability.
Features of 3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid
- Designed for use in vapor degreasers and immersion cleaning
- Cost-effective replacement for nPB, TCE, ozone-depleting HCFCs and high GWP HFCs
- Excellent performance with high solvency and low surface tension
- Effective in cleaning heavy greases, oils, waxes, silicones and non-polar flux residues
- Easy to maintain and use in a vapor degreaser with stable bath composition during extended use
- Non-flammable with an excellent safety profile
- Environmentally sustainable with low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
- Faster cycle times, lower energy usage and improved cleaning of parts compared to aqueous cleaning
- Effective for lubricant deposition applications where increased solvency is desired
Applications3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid
• Cleaning solvent for vapor degreasing, immersion cleaning and spray cleaning
• Solvent cleaner for heavy greases, oils, waxes, silicones and non-polar flux residues
• Lubricant deposition applications where increased solvency is desired
3M Stops producing 3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid
This product will be terminated by 2025
On December 20, 2022, 3M announced their plans to phase-out their Novec PFAS-based product lines by the end of 2025:
“3M today announced it plans to exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue use of PFAS in its product portfolio by the end of 2025. This portfolio decision is based on careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of the external landscape, including multiple factors such as accelerating regulatory trends focused on reducing or eliminating the presence of PFAS in the environment and changing stakeholder expectations.”
Please refer this article to deepen understanding 3M Novec Phase-out: Its Broad Applications and Reasons for Discontinuation
Almost all companies are scrambling to identify the best solution for the immediate and long-term solution to keep production running without 3M Novec.
Prostech believes to have both solution for our valued customer, please refer this article https://prostech.vn/3m-novec-replacements-drop-in-and-long-term-solution/
Drop-in replacement for 3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid, Prostech offers you Gluditec Coven FP2173DE
As awareness of PFAS risks rises, safer alternatives are urgently needed. Stricter regulations and consumer demand for PFAS-free products are creating a competitive challenge for PFAS-dependent manufacturers. Prostech understand this challenge, that’s why, alongside our degradable PFAS products with low global warming potential, we also offer PFAS-free alternatives to enhance sustainability and reduce risk without sacrificing performance.
Long-term replacement for 3M Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid, Prostech offers you PWR-4 Solvent 3910 PFAS Free solution
If you have any concerns about cleaning performance or the compatibility with existing system, don’t hesitate to contact us.
About Prostech
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Application |
Precision Cleaning, Vapour Degreasing, Solvent Cleaning, Immersion Cleaning, Cleaning |
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Boiling Point (Celsius) |
48 ℃ |
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Boiling Point (Fahrenheit) |
118 ℉ |
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Brands |
Novec™ |
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Cleaning Strength |
Heavy Duty |
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Compatible Fluorochemical |
Low Solubility for Fluorochemical Lubricants, Fluorosilicone, Silicone |
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Density (Imperial) |
79.908 lb/ft³ |
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Density (Metric) |
1.28 g/cm³ |
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Dielectric Strength Range |
35 kV – 40 kV |
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Factory ISO Certification |
No ISO Certification information available |
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Fluorocarbon Solubility |
Low |
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GWP (IPCC 2007) |
47 (100 yr ITH) |
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GWP Range |
Very Low |
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Hydrocarbon Solubility |
Very High |
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Maximum Use Temperature (Celsius) |
150 ℃ |
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Maximum Use Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
302 ℉ |
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Net Weight (Imperial) |
10 lb, 50 lb, 550 lb |
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Net Weight (Metric) |
4.54 kg, 22.68 kg, 249.48 kg |
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Plastic Elastomer Compatibility |
Requires Customer Testing |
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Pour Point (Celsius) |
-10 ℃ |
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Pour Point (Fahrenheit) |
14 ℉ |
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Product Series |
Novec 73DE |
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Product Usage |
Deposition Solvent |
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Replacement For |
HCFCs, TCE, nPB, HFCs |
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Substrate |
Silicone, Solvent-resistant Plastic |
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Volume (Imperial) |
1 gal, 5 gal, 55 gal |
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Volume (Metric) |
3.79 L, 18.93 L, 208.2 L |