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You may have heard the information from 3M® that they have exited from the manufacturing of cleaning solvents back in December 2025. If you are still a current 3M® cleaning solvent product user you will need to switch to 3M® alternative solvents immediately.
What is the 3M® update?
3M® announced in December 2022 that they will stop manufacturing the Novec HFE materials by the end of 2025.
They also stated in a letter sent to all their customers that they cannot guarantee supply and that current users should be looking at alternatives as quickly as possible.
FAQs
All 3M Novec and Fluorinert lines are now (to date) fully discontinued, with final orders having ending on March 31, 2025, and production permanently concluded by December 31, 2025.
Frasers can help with direct drop in alternatives to the Novec materials as well as alternative technologies such as water wash and solvent recovery systems.
There are a few direct drop in alternatives available, but it should be noted that many of these contain HFE materials manufactured by 3M®.
These can sometimes be hidden away and not openly declared so it is important to know what is in any alternative you are considering and the source of these materials.
Fraser Technologies can assist with evaluating your current application and offer free advice on legal compliance and safe, available alternatives such as the Chemours™ Opteon™ speciality fluids which are direct drop in alternatives.
Suitability of equipment, material compatibility, product performance and legal compliance are just some of the key areas to look at here.
At Fraser Technologies we can run application trials with suitable alternatives and advise on alternative chemistries and or equipment if relevant.
As the supply deadline is past, we would suggest looking to make the switch immediately – to avoid a delays in your production/manufacturing lines.
The choice is yours but, but supply will stop and switching systems can sometime take time, so allow time for this.
We are currently offering free 3M® switch reviews for any customers who are wanting some advice on when they should make their switch and how the process would work for them as remember every application is different.
Are you a 3M® customer searching for an alternative chemistry?
Why choose Chemours™?
Chemours™ is a world leader in flouroproducts, titanium technologies and chemical solutions and is part of the DuPont™ portfolio, created to develop high performance chemicals that provide safer cleaning solutions.
Chemours™ has a rich history in the specialty fluids market – from Freon™ (DuPont) in the 1930’s to Vertrel™ in the early 2000’s.
Now, we bring you Opteon™ – a line of zero ODP, ultra low GWP specialty fluids products developed with HFO technology.
Together, the Opteon™ specialty fluids provide a broad and versatile mix of product options that are better for both business performance and the environment.
The Opteon™ specialty fluids prove to be ideal replacements for solvents with high GWP potential.
They are used to replace products such as PFCs, HFEs, HFCs, nPB-based solvents, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene and hydrofluoroethers.
The Chemours™ Advantage
- Ultra low environmental impact – because of their zero ozone depletion and ultra low global warming potential, Opteon™ specialty fluids are accepted by key governmental and environmental regulatory agencies globally
- Extremely safe – Opteon™ specialty fluids are considered some of the safest fluids in the market. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ensure users are well informed regarding product properties, safe handling and use
- Non flammable – Opteon™ specialty fluids do not exhibit a closed-cup flash point and are not classified as flammable liquids.
- Safe in use – Opteon™ specialty fluids have low inhalation toxicity and pose little risk of adverse health effects when airborne exposure is maintained below established limits. All Opteon™ blends have an acceptable exposure limit (AEL) of > 200ppm.
- Replacement solution – effective and sustainable replacement for nPB, TCE, HCFCs, PFCs, HFCs and HFEs
Get in touch with Fraser Technologies to arrange a Switchover Consultation:
Chemours™ alternatives to 3M® Novec
At Fraser Technologies we’ve already supported a wide range of customers through this transition. The Opteon™ range of fluids has proven to be the standout solution, especially when a high quality precision cleaning process is required.
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