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, 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 7100 Alternative by Gluditec Coven FP217100.
Description of 3M Novec 7100 Replacement – Coven FP217100
The COVEN FP217100 boasts a remarkable combination of low surface tension and impressive wettability, making it ideal for applications such as serving as a solvent in anti-fingerprint coatings for electronic display screens or as a wetting agent in cosmetics. Furthermore, its exceptional performance and broad compatibility with various materials allow it to be utilized as a liquid cooling medium and cleaning agent component in semiconductor manufacturing processes like semiconductor dry etching, wafer testing, and packaging testing.
Feature of 3M Novec 7100 Replacement – Coven FP217100
3M Novec 7100 Alternative by Gluditec Coven FP217100 is highlighted by the following key characteristics and benefits:
- Characteristics: Lacks color and scent, does not dissolve in water, exhibits strong thermal stability and exceptional properties, possesses low surface tension and high wettability.
- Benefits: Eco-friendly and hygienic, offers effective insulation, does not harm delicate electronic devices or components, and can solubilize flux and oil to some extent.
Application of 3M Novec 7100 Replacement – Coven FP217100
- Solvent for anti-fingerprint coatings, such as those used on electronic display screens
- Cleaning agent for electronic products
- Wetting agent in cosmetics
- Heat transfer cooling medium for semiconductor processes, including dry etching, wafer testing, and packaging
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COMPARISON TABLE WITH 3M Novec 7100
| 3M Novec 7100 | COVEN FP217100 |
Ingredients | 163702-08-7: 50-90% 163702-07-6: 10-45% | 163702-08-7: 100% |
Appearance | Colorless | Colorless |
Boiling point | 61ºC | 59ºC |
Freeze Point | -135ºC | -135ºC |
Density (g/ml) | 1.52 | 1.52 |
Surface Tension (dynes/cm) | 13.6 | 13.72 |
Vapor Pressure (mmHg) | 202 | 202 |
Heat of Vaporization (cal/g) | 26.75 | 27.23 |
ODP | 0 | 0 |
GWP | 320 | 320 |
Flash point | None | None |
Atmospheric Lifetime, years | 4.1 | 4.1 |
