3M is The leading supplier of sustainable fluorochemical cleaning solvents. They provide High-performance cleaning solutions that are safe for workers and the environment. 3M technology is based on current and future regulations from a trusted brand with a track record of acting responsibly and standing behind its products. Novec™ fluids are:
- Fast and provide effective residue-free cleaning performance
- Non-flammable and low in toxicity
- Non ozone-depleting and have low global warming potential
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Market
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Key Product Applications
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Benefits |
| Electronic Assembly |
- CMOS Cleaning
- PCB Cleaning
- Quartz Cleaning
- OLED Cleaning
- Flex circuits (roll to roll cleaning)
- Cleaning before coating application
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- Improved cleaning vs. aqueous for high megapixel.
- Low surface tension penetrates high density, low standoff height components.
- Spot-free particle removal
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Medical Device (Cleaning and
Deposition Solvent)
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- Silicone/fluoropolymer deposition (needles, catheters, staples, porous membranes)
- Orthopedic, dental and spinal implant cleaning
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- Non-flammable , need fluorinated solvents to dissolve.
- Low surface tension, shorter cycles times vs. aqueous, no bioburden and no bacteria growth
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| Aerospace |
- Oxygen system cleaning (tubes&lines, gauges, valves)
- Hydraulic fluid removal (wheel well cleaning, cargo holds, wings)
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- Existing specifications Residue-free cleaning. Non-flammable
- Existing specifications. Fast, effective removal of hydraulic fluid without removing CIC (corrosion-inhibiting compound
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| Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
- HSA (head stack) Cleaning
- HGA and other HDD parts (including plastic parts)
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- Acrylic compatibility
- Fast, effective cleaning, compatibility, safe and sustainable cleaning solvents
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| Precision Parts |
- CNC (swiss screw) machined precision parts
- Precision bearings
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- Remove cutting oils / lubricants. Low surface tension of Novec fluids.
- Low surface tension penetrates complex parts and blind holes, Water doesn’t work (can’t have rust)
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