FluoSolv® 73DE

Download TDS:

• FluoSolv® 73DE-3M-Novec-73DE-Replacement-Fluid-TDS

Download MSDS:

• FluoSolv® 73DE-US-EN-2025-sds.pdf

Introduction

FluoSolv® 73DE is a high-performance azeotropic vapor-degreasing and immersion-cleaning solvent engineered to mirror the properties of 3M™ Novec™ 73DE. It offers powerful solvency for hard-to-remove oils, greases, waxes, silicones, and non-polar flux residues. With stable bath composition over long operational cycles, it serves as a cost-effective alternative to n-propyl bromide, TCE, HCFCs, and high-GWP HFCs—while remaining non-flammable and environmentally conscious.

Key Features & Benefits

• Heavy-duty cleaning: Exceptional solvency and low surface tension enable rapid removal of tough residues.
• Eco-friendly and safe: Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP = 0) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP ≈ 47)
• Stable and efficient: Constant vapor/liquid composition supports reliable performance in vapor degreaser systems.
• Non-flammable with strong safety profile.

Applications

FluoSolv® 73DE is ideal for:

• Vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning
• Spray cleaning and vapor-phase drying
• Lubricant or coating deposition processes where robust solvent action is necessary

Material Compatibility

Metals: Compatible with stainless steel, Aluminum, Titanium, carbon steel. Incompatible with Copper (may oxidize), brass, Magnesium, Cadmium

Plastics: Compatible with acetal, epoxy, nylon, PEEK, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, PTFE (Teflon). Incompatible with ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, polystyrene.

Elastomers: Compatible with butyl rubber, Viton™, fluoropolymer elastomers. Incompatible with silicone, fluoroelastomers, polyurethane.

Parts comprising silicone, acrylic, or Copper should be evaluated for swelling, crazing, or oxidation risk. For aerospace-grade testing, materials pass: Sandwich Corrosion, Effect on Painted Surfaces, Effect on Unpainted Surfaces, Total Immersion Corrosion, Low-Embrittling Cadmium Plate, Acrylic Stress Crazing, Stress Corrosion of Titanium Alloys

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® 73DE 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® 73DE, please call us at 800-409-3142 or Contact Us.

Email: FluoSolv@nugentec.com