FluoSolv®

FluoSolv® 72DE High-Solvency Vapor Degreasing Solvent

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High CleaningPower Removes oils, greases, waxes& difficult organic soils Broad MaterialCompatibility Compatible with metals & a widevariety of engineered materials Low SurfaceTension Excellent wetting and pen…

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Product Details

High Cleaning
Power

Removes oils, greases, waxes
& difficult organic soils

Broad Material
Compatibility

Compatible with metals & a wide
variety of engineered materials

Low Surface
Tension

Excellent wetting and penetration
into complex geometries

Nonflammable

No flash point

Azeotropic
Stability

Maintains consistent composition
during boiling

About FluoSolv® 72DE

FluoSolv® 72DE is a high-performance azeotropic solvent blend engineered as a direct, drop-in replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 72DE Engineered Fluid. Formulated from methyl nonafluorobutyl ether, ethyl nonafluorobutyl ether, and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (t-DCE), FluoSolv® 72DE combines high solvency, low surface tension, nonflammability, and stable composition during evaporation and boiling for demanding vapor-degreasing and immersion-cleaning processes.

Designed for medium- to heavy-duty precision cleaning, FluoSolv® 72DE effectively removes oils, greases, waxes, machining fluids, and other difficult organic soils while providing excellent wetting and penetration into complex component geometries. Its zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), low Global Warming Potential (GWP), and broad material compatibility make it an effective alternative to legacy ozone-depleting and chlorinated cleaning solvents.

FluoSolv® 72DE can also be used in selected specialty solvent, coating, and lubricant-deposition applications requiring increased solvency.

Contact NuGenTec technical experts for assistance evaluating FluoSolv® 72DE as a replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 72DE in your cleaning process.

Typical Applications

Vapor Degreasing
Heavy-Duty Precision Cleaning
Machined Component Cleaning
Electronics & Industrial Components
Aerospace & Defense Components
Coating & Lubricant Deposition

High Cleaning
Power

Removes oils, greases, waxes
& difficult organic soils

Broad Material
Compatibility

Compatible with metals & a wide
variety of engineered materials

Low Surface
Tension

Excellent wetting and penetration
into complex geometries

Nonflammable

No flash point

Azeotropic
Stability

Maintains consistent composition
during boiling

Typical Properties

Property FluoSolv® 72DE
Boiling Point, °C (°F) 43.0 (109.4)
Density at 25°C (77°F), g/mls (lbs/gal) 1.280 (10.68)
Flash Point, °C (°F) None to Boiling Point
Surface Tension at 25°C (77°F), dynes/cm 19
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F), cPs 0.45
Vapor Pressure at 25°C (77°F), kPa 46.7
Heat of Vaporization at B.P. (kJ/kg) 218
Global Warming Potential (GWP), /100 year ITH 43
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), CFC-11 = 1.0 0
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L 896
Kauri-Butanol Value (KB Value) 52
Acceptable Exposure Limit (AEL), ppm 200

Process Parameters

Parameter Typical Operating Range
Boil Sump Temperature, °C (°F) 43.0 (109.4)
Primary Cooling Coil Temperature, °C (°F) 4.0–10.0 (39.2–50.0)
Secondary (Sub-Zero) Coil Temperature, °C (°F) −20.0 to −30.0 (−4.0 to −22.0)
Immersion Sump Temperature, °C (°F) 28.0–38.0 (82.4–100.4)
Ultrasonic Frequency, kHz 20.0–40.0
Dwell Time in Vapor 30 sec–2 min, or until condensation ceases
Immersion Time 1–8 min; adjust for soil, geometry, and cleanliness requirement
Hoist Speed, m/min (ft/min) ≤3.4 (11.2); slower withdrawal may reduce solvent carryout
Freeboard Ratio, minimum ≥0.75 (1.00–1.25); preferred for improved vapor containment

Material Compatibility

Material Compatibility
Aluminum Compatible
Copper Compatible
Stainless Steel Compatible
Titanium Compatible
Brass Compatible
Tungsten Compatible
Neoprene Test for Compatibility
Butyl Rubber Compatible
EPDM Compatible
KYNAR (PVDF) Test for Compatibility
Viton A&B Test for Compatibility
Kalrez Test for Compatibility
HDPE Compatible
PTFE Test for Compatibility
Nylon Compatible
PVC Test for Compatibility
Epoxy Compatible
Phenolic Test for Compatibility
ABS Test for Compatibility
Acrylic Test for Compatibility
Polycarbonate Test for Compatibility
Other Metals, Elastomers, Plastics Test for Compatibility

Available Sizes

Package Size (Volume) Package Size (Net Weight)
55-gallon lined metal drums 550 lbs
5-gallon lined pails 52.5 lbs

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