FluoSolv® 72DE

Download TDS:

• FluoSolv® 72DE-3M-Novec-72DE-Replacement-Fluid-TDS

Download MSDS:

• FluoSolv® 72DE-US-EN-2025-sds

Introduction

FluoSolv® 72DE is a high-performance azeotropic solvent blend composed of methyl nonafluorobutyl ether, ethyl nonafluorobutyl ether, and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (t-DCE). Engineered to match 3M™ Novec™ 72DE, it delivers consistent composition and efficacy throughout vapor-degreasing and immersion cycles. Ideal for cleaning oils, greases, waxes, coatings, and lubricant deposition, FluoSolv® 72DE offers exceptional solvency, low surface tension, and excellent material compatibility, making it fit for heavy-duty precision cleaning needs. Importantly, it offers zero ozone depletion potential and a lower global warming potential than most alternatives.

Key Features & Benefits

• Balanced azeotropic blend ensures stability under evaporation conditions.
• Exceptional solvency & low surface tension (19 dynes/cm), ensuring deep penetration and efficient cleaning.
• Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP = 0) and low Global Warming Potential (43)—an eco-responsible cleaning agent.
• Non-flammable and low toxicity, with a generous safety margin per industrial hygiene monitoring.

Applications

FluoSolv® 72DE is optimally suited for:

• Vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning of medium- to heavy-duty residues (e.g., oils, greases, waxes).
• Lubricant or coating deposition where a robust solvent is required.
• Replacement for ozone-depleting and high-GWP chlorinated solvents, enabling safer and more compliant processes.

Material Compatibility

Metals: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Brass, Molybdenum, Tantalum, Tungsten, Titanium, Copper–Beryllium Alloys (C172), Magnesium Alloys (AZ31B).
Special note: Copper can oxidize under certain conditions, though no structural degradation is reported.

Plastics: Epoxy Resin, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon, PTFE (Teflon).
Caution: Acrylic (PMMA) can experience stress crazing under exposure, particularly in ASTM F484 stress-crazing testing.

Elastomers: Butyl Rubber (best for long-term use), Natural Rubber, Buna-S, EPDM, Polysulphide, Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene.
Caution: Silicone rubber and some fluoropolymers (including FKM/FFKM) may swell after prolonged contact.

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® 72DE 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® 72DE, please call us at 800-409-3142 or Contact Us.

Email: FluoSolv@nugentec.com