Introduction
FluoSolv® FR-110 is a proprietary blend of non-flammable hydrofluoroethers (HFE's) and acetone engineered for precision cleaning of electrical parts to remove light oils, particulates, and fingerprints. FluoSolv FR110 has successfully met all of the requirements for a Clean Air Solvent (CAS) Certificate from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
FluoSolv® FR-110 is a drop-in replacement for Asahi AK-225 (blend of HCFC-225 ca/cb) & HCFC-141b both of which are ozone-depleting substances and have been banned from production.
FluoSolv® FR-110 solvent blending technology leverages the chemical solvency of the fluid as well as its physical properties such as high density, low surface tension and low viscosity for optimal performance. Our research has shown that to clean metal surfaces in the shortest amount of time the solvent must flow extremely close to the surface to “catch & release” contaminants
User Benefits
NuGenTec FluoSolv® FR110 is ideally balanced to deliver performance, worker safety, and desirable environmental properties.
- Non-ozone depleting chemical (ODC)
- Drop-in replacement; no equipment modifications
- Low global warming potential (GWP)
- Low toxicity; high allowable exposure limit (AEL);
- Zero VOC solvent blend
Material Compatibility
FluoSolv® FR-110 is compatible with all metals, ceramic, and other non-conducting materials. Most elastomeric materials are compatible except fluoroelastomers such as Viton & Kalrez which tend to swell. It is recommended that all materials be tested prior to use. See Table 1.
| |
Compatible |
Additional Testing Required |
| Metals |
Aluminum, Copper, S/S Titanium, Brass, Tungsten |
None |
| Elastomers |
Neoprene, butyl rubber, viton, kalrez |
None |
| Plastics |
HDPE, PRFE, Nylon, PVC, Epoxy, Phenolic |
None |
Physical Properties
| Property |
NuGenTec FluoSolv FR-110 |
Asahi AK-225 |
Honeywell Solstice |
nPB |
| Boiling Point °C (°F) |
46-47 (114-116) |
54 (129) |
19 (66) |
71 (160) |
| Density at 25°C (kg/L) |
1.10 |
12.9 |
1.27 |
1.35 |
| Surface Tension (dyne/cm) |
17.5 |
16.2 |
12.7 |
25.9 |
| Viscosity at 25°C (cPs) |
0.41 |
0.59 |
0.53 |
0.49 |
| Vapor Pressure at 25°C (kPa) |
70 |
38.5 |
152 |
20.3 |
| Heat of vaporization (cal/g) |
41.3 |
35 |
45.6 |
58.8 |
| Global Warming Potential |
<20 |
370 |
1 |
n/a |
| Ozone Depleting Chemical |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Volitile Organic Compounds (g/L) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,350 |
| Allowable Exposure Limit (ppm) |
865 |
100 |
800 |
<10 |
| Worker Exposure Ceiling (ppm) |
No |
No |
No |
10 |
| KB Value |
28 |
31 |
25 |
125 |
Worker Safety
FluoSolv® FR-110 has a calculated AEL (Acceptable Exposure Limit) of 865 ppm based on its individual components. This indicates that the blend has low toxicity. None of the ingredients in FluoSolv
® FR-110 have any chronic or acute toxicity associated with them which makes it a worker-friendly solvent.
NuGenTec FluoSolv® FR-110 exhibits no closed cup or open cup flash point and is not classified as a flammable liquid per established definitions by NFPA or DOT, however being volatile, vapors may become flammable in air. Flashpoint data and vapor flammability limits in the air are shown in Table 3 below.
Storage
FluoSolv® FR-110 is thermally & chemically a very stable solvent. It is non-reactive, has low water solubility, and will not oxidize or degrade when exposed to air. It is not affected by any sunlight or other sources of UV radiation. Common industrial practices should be implemented for storage such as away from human food sources and extreme temperature conditions. Freezing temperatures will cause the drums to compress and hot conditions will balloon the drum. The product in any case is perfectly usable.
Solvent Recycling
FluoSolv® FR-110 is a stable azeotropic blend easy to reclaim and reuse by a simple distillation process. Commercially available modular recycling units can easily be added to realize sizable savings in solvent usage. Solvent recovery yields are typically in the range of 80 to 95%.
Please contact the FluoSolv® Technical Services group for information.
Features
- To the best of our knowledge, this product is California Prop 65 compliant.
NuGenTec
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Email: fluosolv@nugentec.com
FluoSolv FR110 has successfully met all of the requirements for a Clean Air Solvent (CAS) Certificate from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
