FluoSolv® 71IPA

Download TDS:

• FluoSolv® 71IPA-3M-Novec-71IPA-Replacement-Fluid-TDS

Download MSDS:

• FluoSolv® 71IPA-US-EN-2025-07-15-sds

Introduction

FluoSolv® 71IPA is a high-performance azeotropic blend comprised of methoxy-nonafluorobutane (C₄F₉OCH₃) and isopropanol (IPA). It’s engineered to match 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA in composition and behavior, providing superior cleaning of light oils, grease, fingerprints, and particulates. Featuring constant vapor-liquid composition, it maintains consistent performance throughout boiling cycles. It is non-flammable, non-conductive, possesses a low toxicity profile, and offers environmental advantages including zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Key Features & Benefits

• Azeotropic blend ensures stable composition during vapor cleaning.
• Superior solvency for polar soils, thanks to IPA component.
• Low surface tension (~14.5 dynes/cm) enables effective penetration into tight features.
• Zero ozone depletion (ODP = 0) and reduced GWP (~310)—an eco-aware alternative to older chlorinated solvents.
• Non‑flammable, low toxicity, with an 8‑hr TWA exposure limit of 750 ppm for the HFE component and 400 ppm for IPA.

Applications

FluoSolv® 71IPA is optimally suited for:

• Semiconductor equipment: heat transfer in ion implanters, dry etchers, CVD/PVD tools, automated test equipment (ATE)
• Pharmaceutical / chemical processing: reactor cooling, freeze drying, VOC capture
• Cryogenic cooling: cryopumps, supercomputers, sensitive electronics, high-voltage transformers
• Reliability testing: thermal shock cycles, leak detection, temperature calibration
• Autocascade refrigeration: as a replacement for HCFC‑123
• Medical/lab use: histology baths and related uses
• Precision cleaning, rinsing, and drying of electronic, optical, and metal components.
• Light-duty degreasing of oils, greases, waxes, and fingerprints.
• Effective "no-clean flux" residue removal when combined with co-solvents.

Material Compatibility

Metals: Aluminum, Copper, carbon steel, stainless steel (302), brass, Molybdenum, Tantalum, Tungsten, Cu–Be alloy C172, Magnesium alloy AZ32B.

Plastics: acrylic (PMMA), phenolic, polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyester, epoxy, PET, ABS.

Elastomers: butyl rubber (best for >1 month exposure), natural rubber, nitrile, EPDM.

Exceptions: PTFE and silicone rubber can swell over prolonged exposure. Copper may oxidize when heat-aged.

Physical Properties

Features

To the best of our knowledge, this product is California Prop 65 compliant.

Free Solvent Sample and Vapor Degreaser for Testing

NuGenTec offers a small loaner vapor degreaser and a loaner 5-gallon pail to assist with your testing. The loaner vapor degreaser plugs into a standard wall outlet and fits on a standard pallet. This allows you to test our FluoSolv® solvent in your own controlled environment without immediately changing the solvent in your current equipment.

FluoSolv® 71IPA is available for purchase in three package sizes:

• 55-gal phenolic lined metal drums
• 5-gal phenolic lined pails
• 1-gal HDPE plastic bottles

For more information about testing our FluoSolv® 71IPA, please call us at 800-409-3142 or Contact Us.

Email: FluoSolv@nugentec.com