Introducing 3M™ Novec™ 73DE

Engineered Fluid for solvent cleaning

Electronics Materials Solutions Division

May 2016
Introducing 3M™ Novec™ 73DE Engineered Fluid
Smart. Safe. Sustainable.
Newest product in 3M’s line of Novec fluids blended with trans-dichloroethylene (t-DCE), with proven
performance for nearly 20 years.
Exceptional performance
High solvency Fast drying with no residue Stable composition
Low surface tension Non-corrosive
Safe, sustainable cleaning solvent for vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning
Non-flammable Low global warming potential (GWP) Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
Low toxicity
Cost-effective replacement for highly regulated solvents for cleaning applications
Ozone-depleting HCFC-225 (Asahiklin
n-propyl bromide (nPB) Lowest priced Novec t-DCE blend
AK-225) and HCFC-141b
trichloroethylene (TCE) High GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Alternative to aqueous cleaning
Faster cycle times Non-corrosive Energy efficient
Penetrates tight spaces Smaller machine footprint Spot-free drying
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Broad cleaning spectrum

Metals, Ceramics, Solvent-resistant plastics (eg: Nylon, PTFE, epoxy)

(eg: ABS, PC, Acrylic)

Novec
Sensitive Plastics

Novec
compatibility 

7100 Novec
7200
Fluid 71IPA
Fluid
Fluid
Materials

Novec Novec New

71DE 71DA Product
Fluid Fluid

Novec Novec Novec

72DE 72DA 73DE
A wide variety of 3Mcleaning solvents Fluid Fluid Fluid
to meet your cleaning performance and
materials compatibility needs.
Light duty: Particulates, fingerprints and nuisance soils in Tough soils: Heavy oils, greases, waxes and flux residue
final assembly. Fluorinated Lubricants and light oils

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Physical properties

3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids

Properties 7100 7200 71IPA 71DE 71DA 72FL 72DE 72DA 73DE
Boiling point (oC) 61 76 55 41 40 45 44 44 48

Flash point (oC) None None None None None None None None None

Vapor Pressure (kPa) 26.9 16.0 27.6 51.0 50.8 44.0 46.7 48.0 35.1

Heat of Vaporization (kJ/kg) 112 119 165 200 209 159 218 251 227

Liquid Density (g/cm3) 1.51 1.42 1.48 1.37 1.33 1.40 1.28 1.27 1.28

Surface Tension (mN/m) 13.6 13.6 14.5 16.6 16.4 16 19 18 19.9

Kinematic Viscosity (cSt) 0.38 0.43 0.41 0.31 0.34 0.42 0.35 0.35 0.30

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Exceptional cleaning performance
3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids
Contaminant
72DE 73DE
MIL-PRF-83282 Hydraulic Fluid 100% 100%

MIL-PRF-81322 Grease 100% 100%

Multipurpose Automotive Grease 100% 100%

Mineral Oil 100% 100%

T Grease 98% 100%

Tacky Flux 98% 100%

Tested in accordance with a modified version of ASTM G121/G123 test method.

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Improved cleaning performance vs. nPB
Higher peaks represent
Customer Trial: remaining contamination

FTIR Analysis Cleaned Steel Tube Parts

Steel Tube Cleaning
• Cleaning machining oils and metal
shaving/fines
• Novec 72DE and 73DE fluids clean
more effectively than nPB
• Novec 73DE fluid cleaned better than
Novec 72DE fluid
• 3M recommended ultrasonics with
Novec fluids to help remove
shavings/fines

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Advantages vs. aqueous cleaning
• Faster cycle times • Non-corrosive
• Lower energy usage • Smaller equipment footprint
• Spot-free drying • Low surface tension

Low surface tension – penetrates tight spaces for

more effective cleaning, rinsing and drying
Water
Novec 73DE fluid 72 mN/m
20 mN/m ↓

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Stable composition
Vapor Degreaser Study
Novec 73DE Fluid
Composition vs. Run Time

• 90 hour composition stability study

• Excellent composition stability
• Easy to maintain and use in a vapor
degreaser

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3M™ Novec™ 73DE Engineered Fluid Targeted for phasedown,
regulations or restrictions.

Safe and sustainable

Novec
Properties nPB TCE HCFC-141b HCFC-225 ca/cb
73DE Fluid
Ozone Depletion
Potential (ODP)
0 0.026 0 0.10 0.03

Global Warming
Potential (GWP)1
47 <1 <1 700 180/620

Exposure Guideline
(8 hour TWA)
200 / 100 0.1 10 500 50

Margin of Safety1 Exposure exceeds

(@10 ppmv)
20 guideline by 100x
None2 50 5

Flash Point None None None None None

1Published exposure guidelines (8 hour TWA) divided by estimated exposure from vapor degreaser operation.
2There is no safety margin at this exposure.

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Solvent Facing Regulatory Pressure
Solvents
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
n- Propyl Bromide (nPB)
HCFC-225 (Asahiklin
AK-225) and blends
HCFC-141b
HFCs and blends such
as Vertrel™ XF
HFE-347 such as
Asahiklin AE-3000
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Regulations/Issues
• Toxicity – 10 ppmv TWA OEL
• Hazardous Air pollutant (HAP)
• Suspected human carcinogen (A2)
• Phaseout underway in the United Kingdom
• Toxicity – 0.1 ppmv TWA OEL
• Petitioned to be added to HAP list
• Substance of Very High Concern (EU)
• Ozone depleting
• Phasedout in US and Europe
• Phasedown underway in developing countries
• Ozone depleting
• Phasedout in US and Europe
• Phasedown underway in developing countries
• Global warming potential
• Phasedown under EU F-gas regulation
• Global phasedown proposals under Montreal Protocol
• US EPA SNAP status review
• Toxicity – 50 ppmv TWA OEL
• 150 ppmv exposure ceiling (not to exceed)
3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluid Alternatives
Novec 73DE / 72DE / 72DA fluids
Novec 73DE / 72DE / 72DA fluids
Novec 7100 / 71IPA / 7200 fluids – Light duty
Novec 71DE / 71DA fluids – Medium duty
Novec 73DE / 72DE / 72DA fluids – Heavy duty
Novec 7100 / 71IPA / 7200 fluids – Light duty
Novec 71DE / 71DA fluids – Medium duty
Novec 73DE / 72DE / 72DA fluids – Heavy duty
Novec 7100 / 71IPA / 7200 fluids – Light duty
Novec 71DE / 71DA fluids – Medium duty
Novec 73DE / 72DE / 72DA fluids – Heavy duty
Novec 7100, 7200 and 71IPA fluids
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Materials compatibility
Plastics Elastomers Metals
Compatible Incompatible Compatible Incompatible Compatible Incompatible
Viton™
Polyethylene Acrylic Fluorosilicone Aluminum
Fluoroelastomers
Nylon ABS Butyl Rubber Silicone Stainless Steel
Polypropylene Polycarbonate Polyurethane Carbon Steel
Parfluor™
Polyester Polystyrene Titanium
Fluoroelastomers
DuPont™ Kalrez™
Acetal Copper
Perfluoroelastomers
Epoxy Brass
PTFE Cadmium
PEEK Magnesium

Not a complete list. Novec 73DE fluid is a high solvency cleaning fluid. It is compatible with most metals and solvent-resistant plastics. Parts containing solvent-
sensitive plastics and elastomeric materials should be evaluated prior to cleaning. Consult a 3M Technical Representative for specific material compatibility in your
process.

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Aerospace compatibility testing
AMS 1526B - Aircraft Exterior Surface ASTM Test Novec 73DE fluid Results
Cleaner Compatibility Testing Method #
Sandwich Corrosion Test F1110 Conforms
Effect on Painted Surfaces F502 Conforms
Hydrogen Embrittlement F519 Conforms
Effect on Unpainted Surfaces F485 Conforms
Immersion Corrosion Test F483 Conforms
Low Embrittling Cadmium Plate F1111 Conforms
Flash Point D56 Conforms
Acrylic Stress Crazing F484 Does not conform1
1 Novec 73DE caused visible crazing of acrylic plastics.

Stress Corrosion of Titanium Alloys F945 Conforms

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Solvent cleaning with 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids
Backed by 3M’s global technical and customer support
USA (St. Paul, Minnesota): Outside US:
• Customer technical support team • Customer technical and sales support in over 70
• New product and application development countries

• Precision cleaning labs • Novec fluid precision cleaning labs

• Customer cleaning evaluations Asia Pacific

• Corporate analytical labs • Regional: Singapore

• Global applications consulting • Country: China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Europe
• Regional: Belgium
• Country: Germany and France

3M.com/Novec
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Summary
• Safe, sustainable replacement for n-propyl bromide, trichloroethylene and HCFC-141b
• Exceptional performance with high solvency and low surface tension
• Effective in cleaning heavy greases, oils, silicones, waxes and non-polar flux residues
• Non-flammable and low in toxicity for an excellent safety profile
• Non-ozone depleting and low global warming potential
• Easy to maintain and use in a vapor degreaser with stable bath composition during
extended use
• Faster cycle times, lower energy usage and improved parts cleaning compared to
aqueous cleaning
• Backed by 3M’s global technical support

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or
experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Contact
your local 3M representative or visit 3M.com/Novec for more information.

Product Use: Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and
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performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for
a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.

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