FluoSolv®

FluoSolv® 73DE Heavy-Duty Vapor Degreasing Solvent

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Maximum CleaningPower Removes heavy greases, oils, waxes,silicones & difficult soils MaterialsCompatible Compatible with metals &solvent-resistant engineered materials Low SurfaceTension Excellent wetting and…

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Product Details

Maximum Cleaning
Power

Removes heavy greases, oils, waxes,
silicones & difficult soils

Materials
Compatible

Compatible with metals &
solvent-resistant engineered materials

Low Surface
Tension

Excellent wetting and penetration
into complex geometries

Nonflammable

No flash point

Stable
Composition

Designed for consistent performance
in vapor degreasing systems

About FluoSolv® 73DE

FluoSolv® 73DE is a high-performance, high-solvency cleaning fluid engineered as a direct, drop-in replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 73DE Engineered Fluid. Designed primarily for heavy-duty vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning, FluoSolv® 73DE combines exceptional solvency, low surface tension, low viscosity, nonflammability, and stable composition for demanding precision and industrial cleaning applications.

With a Kauri-Butanol (KB) value of 83, FluoSolv® 73DE provides aggressive cleaning performance for removal of heavy greases, oils, waxes, silicones, non-polar flux residues, machining fluids, and other difficult organic soils. Its excellent wetting characteristics promote penetration into tight spaces and complex component geometries, while its low boiling point enables rapid cleaning and drying cycles.

FluoSolv® 73DE provides an effective alternative to legacy nPB, TCE, HCFC-225, HCFC-141b, and high-GWP solvent cleaning technologies.

Contact NuGenTec technical experts for assistance evaluating FluoSolv® 73DE as a replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 73DE in your heavy-duty vapor-degreasing or precision-cleaning process.

Typical Applications

Heavy-Duty Vapor Degreasing
Heavy Grease & Oil Removal
Machined Component Cleaning
Non-Polar Flux Residue Removal
Aerospace & Defense Components
Medical & Critical Component Cleaning

Maximum Cleaning
Power

Removes heavy greases, oils, waxes,
silicones & difficult soils

Materials
Compatible

Compatible with metals &
solvent-resistant engineered materials

Low Surface
Tension

Excellent wetting and penetration
into complex geometries

Nonflammable

No flash point

Stable
Composition

Designed for consistent performance
in vapor degreasing systems

Typical Properties

Property FluoSolv® 73DE
Boiling Point, °C (°F) 48.0 (118.4)
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 19.9
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F), cPs 0.38
Vapor Pressure at 25°C (77°F), kPa 35.1
Heat of Vaporization at B.P. (kJ/kg) 227
Global Warming Potential (GWP), /100 year ITH 47
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), CFC-11 = 1.0 0
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L 1088
Kauri-Butanol Value (KB Value) 83
Acceptable Exposure Limit (AEL), ppm 200

Process Parameters

Parameter Typical Operating Range
Boil Sump Temperature, °C (°F) 48.0 (118.4)
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) 33.0–43.0 (91.4–109.4)
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 Test for Compatibility
Neoprene Test for Compatibility
Butyl Rubber Compatible
EPDM Test for Compatibility
KYNAR (PVDF) Compatible
Viton A&B Incompatible
Kalrez Incompatible
HDPE Compatible
PTFE Compatible
Nylon Compatible
PVC Test for Compatibility
Epoxy Compatible
Phenolic Test for Compatibility
ABS Incompatible
Acrylic Incompatible
Polycarbonate Incompatible
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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