Cleaning Compounds and Chemicals
Aerosol Cleaners maintain sensitive electronics.
Press Release Summary:
Non-ozone depleting, non-polluting line of aerosol cleaners includes Novec(TM) Contact Cleaner, which removes oils, light grease, silicones, and dust from susceptible electronics and is compatible with sensitive plastics. Novec(TM) Electronic Degreaser removes grease, oils, and handling soils from electro-mechanical and other sensitive devices, while Novec(TM) Flux Remover removes rosin flux residues, oils, grease, waxes, and similar contaminants found in electronics manufacturing.
Original Press Release:
3M Introduces High-Performance Solvent Alternatives to HCFC-141b
3M introduces Novec(TM) Aerosol Cleaners, a new line of non-flammable aerosols that are a viable alternative to HCFC-141b -based cleaners for the removal of dust, grease, oil and other maintenance of sensitive electronics in the industrial, telecommunications, aerospace and military markets. Among the highest-performing solvent alternatives on the market, Novec(TM) Aerosol Cleaners balance performance, economics and environmental properties.
"While performance and price will always be important considerations for customers - health, safety and environmental concerns are important factors due to increased solvent differentiation in the market," said Ed Depauw, Marketing Manager for 3M electronics. "To meet the industry's need for cleaners that balance these properties, 3M drew upon its broad technology base of segregated, non-flammable hydrofluoroethers. This line of Novec cleaners meets industry requirements and is affordable, without sacrificing performance. These cleaners are non-ozone depleting and do not contain any Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) or n-propyl bromide (nPB)."
The new line comprises of three low-toxicity, fast-drying cleaners that are ideal for challenging manufacturing applications and are effective on a wide variety of soils and contaminants. The first product is 3M(TM) Novec(TM) Contact Cleaner which removes oils, light grease, silicones, dust and particulates from susceptible electronics and is compatible with sensitive plastics such as ABS, PMMA and polycarbonate. This cleaner is low in toxicity and is ideal for electrical or energized components including contacts, connectors, relays, switches, circuits, instrumentation and sensors. The second cleaning agent, 3M(TM) Novec(TM) Electronic Degreaser, removes grease, oils and handling soils from electric motors, electrical equipment, precision devices and other electro-mechanical or sensitive devices. The third product, 3M(TM) Novec(TM) Flux Remover, removes rosin flux residues, oils, grease, waxes and similar contaminants found in electronics manufacturing and other electro-mechanical applications.
"Many current customers, including some parts of the U.S. military, are adopting Novec Aerosol Cleaners into their maintenance portfolios due to strict industry specifications that call for sustainable technologies that are safe for workers," added Depauw. Product line stands for safe, sustainable chemistry that balance environmental, performance, worker health and safety properties spanning from the electronics to the fire protection industry.
About 3M Electronics
3M electronics is a leading supplier of innovative solutions to the electronics market and Its wide array of advanced technologies enable the company to design specialized products that help electronics manufacturers improve quality, reduce costs and lower emissions. The company's products help their customers connect, clean, polish, adhere, protect, transport and finish their products. It serves customers in numerous market segments, including semiconductor; OEM electronics; computers and peripherals; mobile and handheld; as well as consumer, aerospace, military, automotive and medical markets.
About 3M - A global, diversified Technology Company.
Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. 3M's trademark brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti.
