Replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA
| Part # | Name | Size | Ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2471009155 | BestSolv® 71IPA-55 | 55 gal. drum | |
| 2471009105 | BestSolv® 71IPA-05 | 5 gal. pail | |
| 2471009101 | BestSolv® 71IPA-01 | 1 gal. metal container |
Product Description
BestSolv® 71IPA Engineered Fluid is a specialized cleaning solution for use in vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning that is especially useful where the cleaning effectiveness of isopropanol is desired, without the fire hazard risk. It excels at cleaning composite materials that contain sensitive plastics such as polycarbonate and PMMA.
BestSolv® 71IPA is an exact molecule replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 71IPA.
Recommended Applications
- Solvent cleaning, rinsing and drying
- Precision cleaning in a vapor degreaser
- Immersion cleaning for removal of light oils, fluoro lubes, particulates, fingerprints, fluoro greases and ionic soils
- Cleaning of electronic components and optical lenses
- Cleaning assemblies with composite materials that contain sensitive plastics such as polycarbonate and PMMA
- Removal of ionic contaminants
Features and Benefits
- Ideal for vapor degreasing and precision cleaning applications
- Stable, azeotropic solvent blend
- Compatible with a wide range of materials
- Low global warming potential (GWP)
- Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
- Non-flammable
- Non-conductive
- Replacement for CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, TCE, nPB, Novec™ HFEs
- Low toxicity makes it safe for workers and the environment
- Low surface tension allows it to penetrate tight spaces for thorough cleaning
Composition & Properties
| Composition | HFE7100 Isopropanol |
| 3M™ Novec™ Replacement Type | Exact Molecule |
| Cleaning Performance | Light Duty |
| Boiling Point | 131 °F / 55 °C |
| Stability | Near Azeotrope |
| Vapor Pressure | 207 mmHg |
| Liquid Density | 1.48 g/cm2 |
| Surface Tension | 14.5 dynes/cm |
| Global Warming Potential (GWP) | Low |
| Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | None |
| Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Designation | Yes – Isopropanol is a VOC. |
| Flash Point | None |
Materials Compatibility
| Metals | Aluminum Brass Carbon Steel Copper Molybdenum 302 Stainless Steel Tantalum Tungsten Cu/Be Alloy C172 Mg Alloy AZ32B |
| Glass | Glass Ceramics |
| Polymers/Plastics | Acrylic (PMMA) ABS Epoxy Nylon PEEK PET PFTE Phenolic Polycarbonate Polyester Polyethylene Polypropylene |
| Elastomers* | Butyl rubber Natural rubber Nitrile rubber EPDM Medium compatibility with Silicone rubber (some swelling) |
*Like most fluorinated liquids, BestSolv® 71IPA will absorb into fluorinated plastics and elastomers over longer exposures. The customer is responsible for ensuring specific material compatibility, which should always be verified through testing with specific contaminants under process-specific cleaning conditions.
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BestSolv® is distributed exclusively by Best Technology Inc.