Transition from Phased-out 3M Novec and Fluorinert Solvents
3M has recently announced that all Novec PFAS-based products, will be discontinued by the end of 2025. Transition from Phased-out 3M Novec and Fluorinert Solvents
This will effect products for cleaning and cooling applications.
In partnership with Inventec, we are here to offer suitable replacements for all Novec and Fluorinert solvents.
View the official announcement here.
For over 25 years, Inventec has been a reliable partner of 3M in supplying their cleaning solvents together with Inventec’s own formulations to a worldwide customer base.
We understand very well the technicalities of these fluids and the processes in which they are used. Inventec & ONBoard Solutions are well placed to offer the right alternative for you.
Below is a summary of the transition from phased-out 3M Novec and Fluorinert Solvents and suitable replacements.
| NOVEC RANGE | PROMOSOLV RANGE |
| NOVEC 71 IPA | NOVEC 71 IPA |
| NOVEC 7100 | PROMOSOLV DR3 |
| NOVEC 71 DE | PROMOSOLV DE1 |
| NOVEC 7200 | PROMOSOLV DR3 |
| NOVEC 7500 | THERMASOLV IM 3 |
| NOVEC 72 DE | PROMOSOLV 70 |
| NOVEC 71 DA | PROMOSOLV 70ES |
| NOVEC 73 DE | PROMOSOLV 70 |
| NOVEC 72 DA | PROMOSOLV 70ES |
| NOVEC FLUX REMOVER | QUICKSOLV DEF 70 |
| NOVEC 7100-DL | PROMOSOLV DR3 |
| NOVEC 7100 REG | PROMOSOLV DR3 REG |
| NOVEC & Fluorinert | THERMASOLV Equivalence |
| NOVEC 649 | THERMASOLV IM2 |
| NOVEC 7100 | THERMASOLV IM1 |
| NOVEC 7500 | THERMASOLV IM3 |
| NOVEC 7300 | THERMASOLV IM 4 |
| NOVEC 7700 | THERMASOLV IM 5 |
| FLUORINERT FC 72 | THERMASOLV CF2 |
| FLUORINERT FC 43 | THERMASOLV CF1 |
| FLUORINERT FC 40 | THERMASOLV CF2 |
| FLUORINERT FC 3284 | THERMASOLV CF1 |
Full List of Impacted Products
| 3M™ | Electronic | Surfactant | 4200 | | | |
| 3M™ | Electronic | Surfactant | 4300 | | | |
| 3M™ | FA-188 | Foam | Additive | | | |
| 3M™ | FC-5000 | Ionic | Liquid | Antistat | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorad™ | Battery | Electrolyte | HQ-115 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-40 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-149 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-3243 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-3283 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-3284 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-43 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | Electronic | Liquid | FC-770 | | |
| 3M™ | Fluorinert™ | FC-72 | Electronic | Liquid | | |
| 3M™ | Ionic | Liquid | Antistat | FC-4400 | | |
| 3M™ | Novec | ™ | 1230 | Fire | Protection | Fluid |
| 3M™ | Novec | ™ | Contact | Cleaner | |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1700 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1702 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1720 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1902 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1904 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 1908 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 2202 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 2701 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 2704 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 2708 | Electronic | Grade | Coating |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 4710 | Insulating | Gas | |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 5110 | Insulating | Gas | |
| 3M™ | Novec™ | 612 | Magnesium | Protection | Fluid |
View Inventec Info Sheet
Promosolv 70ES