3M™ Novec™ 72DE is intended for heavy duty cleaning and degreasing applications. The high solvency and low toxicity make it an ideal replacement for ozone-depleting compounds, chlorinated solvents, and n-propyl bromide in many applications.
Application | Precision Cleaning, Vapour Degreasing, Immersion Cleaning, Cleaning, Solvent Cleaning, Oxygen System Cleaning, Deposition Solvent, Lubricant Deposition |
Boiling Point (Celsius) | 44 ℃ |
Boiling Point (Fahrenheit) | 111 ℉ |
Brands | Novec™ |
Cleaning Strength | Heavy Duty |
Compatible Fluorochemical | Silicone, Fluorosilicone |
Density (Imperial) | 79.284 lb/ft³ |
Density (Metric) | 1.27 g/cm³ |
Dielectric Strength Range | 20 kV - 35 kV |
Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
Fluorocarbon Solubility | Medium |
GWP (IPCC 2007) | 42 (100 yr ITH) |
GWP Range | Very Low |
Hydrocarbon Solubility | Very High |
Net Weight (Imperial) | 50 lb |
Net Weight (Metric) | 22.68 kg |
Plastic Elastomer Compatibility | Requires Customer Testing |
Pour Point (Celsius) | -38 ℃ |
Pour Point (Fahrenheit) | -36 ℉ |
Product Series | Novec 72DE |
Product Usage | Deposition Solvent |
Replacement For | CFCs, HFCs, nPB, HCFCs, TCE |
Substrate | Silicone |
Volume (Imperial) | 5 gal |
Volume (Metric) | 18.93 L |
Data Sheets
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