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HOW DO I IDENTIFY AND QUALIFY A 3M NOVEC REPLACEMENT?

For a step-by-step guide to qualifying 3M replacements, see our article (click title) “7 Tips for Qualifying 3M Novec Replacement Vapor Degreaser Solvents”. next...

WITH A 2025 PHASE-OUT, WHY REPLACE 3M NOVEC NOW?

End-users that want to maintain control of their supply of high precision solvents for their critical cleaning needs should start the process of identifying and qualifying replacements as soon as possible. next...

Is 3M discontinuing Novec solvents?

On December 20, 2022, 3M announced their plans to phase-out their Novec PFAS-based product lines by the end of 2025: “3M today announced it plans to exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) next...

Why is there an shelf life for unopened containers but not opened containers?

Let’s start with what happens when some solvents are out-of-date. Solvents containing alcohol are hydroscopic, so absorb moisture from the air. What starts as 0.2% moisture could drift up to an unacceptable next...

How can you reduce chemical exposure?

Every organization using hazardous chemicals within their facility has the responsibility to equip their facility and personnel to maintain exposure levels below the TLV. Personal monitoring badges can next...

How do you know the safe exposure limit of a degreaser, contact cleaner, or flux remover?

The personal hazard associated with a solvent is often defined using Threshold Limit Value (TLV), which is the recommended average exposure in an 8-hour day, 40 hour work week. The lower the TLV of a particular next...

Do you need to clean rosin flux?

Yes, rosin flux should be cleaned off of a printed circuit board (PCB) after soldering is completed. In this artilce you can read the reasons why you should remove flux residues. Click here. next...

What Is the Best Cleaning Solvent for an Ultrasonic Process?

If the chemistry is a good solvency match to the soil, less sonic agitation will be needed. This allows you to run your cleaning process more quickly, at lower temperature, and lower amplitude, decreasing next...

How do you use an aerosol cleaner?

Hold object to be cleaned in vertical position. Pull trigger gently to control solvent flow rate. Spray from top to bottom, allowing the liquid to flush away contaminants. next...

Can I use a spigot / dispensing spout on the 55-gallon plastic drum?

Yes, HDPE (plastic) drums are designed to accept commonly available 2” threaded spigots / spouts. Spigots are available at distributors, like at https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Drum-Tap-6PFN4. next...

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