3M Novec Alternatives

These tested, tried and trusted fluids make excellent 3M Novec replacements and are readily available for immediate global shipment.

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Your Solution to Discontinued 3M Novec Solvents – Seamless Transition Guaranteed


MicroCare has the essential replacements for 3M's discontinued Novec™ solvents, ensuring a seamless transition for you. With 3M's plan to cease production of their Novec Specialty Fluids by 2025, companies like yours need reliable alternatives. MicroCare offers 3M replacement cleaning fluids rigorously field-tested to match or exceed the cleaning performance of Novec™ 7100, 71DE, 7200, 72DE, 72DA, 73DE, and more.

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Get Ready Today for Unpredictable Supply Tomorrow

Don't wait until supplies dwindle - plan your transition today. Contact us to discuss which MicroCare fluid (Tergo™, Teres™, or Opteon™) best fits your needs. Our Novec replacements are formulated and produced in New Britain, CT. With ample capacity, they are readily available for immediate global shipment, ensuring uninterrupted supply without import delays.

Discover Perfectly Clean with Our 3M Novec Replacements

Our 3M Novec solvent replacements offer comparable, if not enhanced, cleaning performance compared to Novec Specialty Fluids. They effectively clean a diverse range of soils. Furthermore, our Novec alternatives boast similar, if not identical, compatibility profiles, ensuring the safeguarding of delicate materials from potential damage.

Comprehensive Technical Support, Guidance, and Training

We offer extensive technical assistance throughout your fluid transition to minimize disruption to your cleaning operations and budget. Our team of chemists at the Critical Cleaning Lab conducts contamination analysis, performs cleaning tests on your components, and assists in optimizing your cleaning techniques for optimal results at the lowest cost per clean. With over 360 years of collective critical cleaning experience, our field experts comprehend the intricate interplay between cleaning solvents, equipment, substrates, and soils. We impart our expertise through ongoing troubleshooting and expert advice on qualifying and validating your 3M Novec replacement fluid. 

To receive free assistance with qualifying new cleaning processes, validating existing processes, or addressing contamination concerns, please reach out to MicroCare at 800-638-0125, via email at [email protected] or contact us here. We are dedicated to making your 3M Novec replacement fluid transition smooth and efficient.
 

Safe & Sustainable Vapor Degreasing Solvents 

The MicroCare non-water-based vapor degreasing solvents offer seamless integration into your equipment and processes, requiring minimal adjustments. Our lineup of 3M Novec alternative fluids includes nonflammable azeotropes, ensuring chemical stability and enhanced safety during usage and storage. These trusted Novec replacement fluids are characterized by low GWPs, low VOCs, and zero ODPs, contributing to greenhouse gas reduction efforts and compliance with stringent air quality regulations.

 

Novec #

MicroCare Engineered Fluid 

Alternative

Alternative

7100

MicroCare HFE7100

Tergo PF100

Teres HPCF

71DA

MicroCare 71DA

Tergo GCF

 

71DE

MicroCare 71DE

Tergo XCF1

  Tergo XCF2

71IPA

MicroCare 71IPA

Tergo PF100-IPA

Tergo PF105

7200

MicroCare HFE7200

 Tergo PF100

 Teres HPCF

72DA MicroCare 72DA Tergo SFR Tergo GCF
72DE MicroCare 72DE Tergo XCF2 Tergo XCF3

72FL

MicroCare 72FL

Tergo XCF1

Tergo CCA

7300 MicroCare HFE7300    

73DE

MicroCare 73DE

Tergo XCF3

Tergo XCF2

 

Aerosol Benchtop Cleaning Fluid Replacements

MicroCare offers Novec fluid replacements for PCB benchtop cleaning including contact cleaners, electronics degreasers, and flux removers. Flux removers include heavy-duty and VOC-free variants. They are available in medium to strong cleaning strengths to remove oils, grease, fingerprints, silicone, adhesives, coatings, high-temperature rosin, and RA and RMA fluxes.

3M Novec Item

MicroCare Replacement

Contact Cleaner

MCC-CCH10A

Contact Cleaner Plus

MCC-CCH10A

Universal Flux Remover

MCC-UFR10A

Heavy Duty Flux Remover

MCC-SPR

VOC-Free Flux Remover

MCC-VOC10A

Heavy Duty Electronics Degreaser

MCC-HDD19A

 

Insights, News & Events

Insights Blog

In precision cleaning, vapor degreasing stands out as a highly effective method for removing contaminants from precision parts and components. Whether in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, medical device production, or other industries, finding the right vapor degreasing fluid partner is crucial for achieving optimal results.

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Discover our range of high-performance 3M Novec alternatives, designed to provide effective and reliable parts cleaning for a variety of industries. These tested, tried, and trusted cleaning fluids make excellent replacements for 3M Novec and are readily available for immediate global shipment. Our cleaning solutions are safe for sensitive equipment and environments.  Additionally, our eco-friendly alternatives provide efficient cleaning with minimal environmental impact. Explore our comprehensive lineup of alternatives to 3M Novec for optimal performance and environmental  peace of mind.