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 71IPA Replacement by Gluditec Coven FP2171IPA.
Description of 3M Novec 71IPA Replacement – Coven FP2171IPA
COVEN FP2171IPA is formulated to replace ozone-depleting materials like CFC-113, HCFC-14lb, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane in various applications. It is particularly suited for light-duty cleaning and degreasing tasks. FP2171IPA excels in precision and specialty cleaning, offering effective removal of particulates, fingerprints, and light soils from metal, plastic, and glass parts due to its low toxicity, low surface tension, nonflammability, and constant composition during boiling.
Feature of 3M Novec 71IPA Replacement – Coven FP2171IPA
3M Novec 71IPA replacement by Gluditec Coven FP2171IPA is highlighted by the following key characteristics:
- Very Low Surface Tension: Allows deep rinsing of parts with complex geometry.
- Excellent Material Compatibility
- Non-Flammable
- Low Toxicity: No Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Application of 3M Novec 71IPA Replacement – Coven FP2171IPA
- Precision cleaning, rinsing, and drying agent.
- Light-duty cleaning of oils, greases, waxes, and fingerprints.
- Use in combination with co-solvents for “no-clean flux” residue removal.
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COMPARISON TABLE WITH 3M Novec 71IPA
| 3M Novec 71IPA | COVEN FP2171IPA | |
| Ingredient | Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether (C4F9OCH3) 95.5% Isopropanol 4.5% |
Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether 95~96% 163702-08-7 Isopropyl alcohol 4~5% 67-63-0 |
| Appearance | Transparent | Transparent |
| Boiling point | 54.8ºC/131ºF | 54.8ºC/131ºF |
| Freeze Point | -42ºC/-43.6ºF | -42ºC/-43.6ºF |
| Density (g/ml) | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| Surface Tension (dynes/cm) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Vapor Pressure (mmHg) | 207 | 207 |
| Heat of Vaporization (cal/g) | 39.5 | 125.6 kJ/kg = 29.99 cal/g |
| ODP | 0 | 0 |
| GWP | 310 | 320 |
| Flash point | None | None |
| Atmospheric Lifetime, years | 4.1 |
