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3M™ Novec™ Aerosol Cleaners

3M™ Novec™ Aerosol Cleaners
3M™ Novec™ Aerosols are a revolutionary line of nonflammable spray cleaning solvents that combine effective cleaning performance with a wide margin of workplace safety and a favorable environmental profile.

Based on a proprietary 3M solvent technology, Novec aerosol cleaners are low in toxicity, non ozone-depleting and contain no HCFCs, HFCs, nPB or Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Novec aerosol cleaners are non-corrosive and compatible with nearly all materials used in electronics manufacturing. They are available in five formulations for use in a wide range of maintenance, rework and repair operations.

Features and Benefits

  • Nonflammable; Low toxicity
  • Fast drying cleaners leave no residue
  • Non-corrosive
  • Non-ozone depleting, low global warming potential
  • No HCFCs, HFCs, nPB, or HAPs
  • Over 95% active solvent, for more cleans per can


    • 3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner effectively removes light oils, greases, silicones, dust and particulates from sensitive electrical and electronic equipment. It is compatible with plastics, is non-flammable, and is ideal for use on energized components. It is non-ozone depleting and contains no HCFCs, HFCs, nPB or HAPs. Meets MIL-PRF 29608A Class C specifications for electrical component cleaning compounds.

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner Plus

    New 3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner Plus is formulated with extra cleaning power to remove stubborn oils, greases and silicones, as well as fluorinated oils and greases, dust and particulates, from sensitive electrical and electronic equipment – including connectors, printed circuit boards, electro-mechanical devices, scales, relays and circuit breakers. It is compatible with plastics.

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner/Lubricant

    Non-flammable, non-conductive aerosol cleaner and lubricant designed for critical electrical cleaning challenges. Designed to help make the workplace safer; comply with green initiatives; and cut electrical cleaning challenges down to size. Quickly penetrates and flushes away light oils and greases from sensitive electrical and electronic equipment including: avionics, electro-mechanical devices, electrical contacts, connectors and switches. Effectively removes fluorinated oils and greases. It also leaves a thin protective silicone coating help prevent excessive wear and abrasion. Supports U.S. DOD initiatives to procure environmentally preferable products. Meets MIL-PRF 29608A Class L specifications for electrical contact cleaning and lubricating compounds.

    3M™ Novec™ Electronic Degreaser

    3M™ Novec™ Electronic Degreaser is a strong nonflammable cleaner ideal for removal of heavy oils, greases and handling soils from internal components of electronic equipment, precision devices and other electromechanical or sensitive devices.

    3M™ Novec™ Flux Remover

    3M™ Novec™ Flux Remover is a strong, nonflammable cleaner ideal for removal of a wide variety of solder fluxes used in electronic manufacturing and repair – including rosin-based and many no-clean and lead-free fluxes.

    Novec Contact Cleaner Novec Contact Cleaner Plus Novec Contact Cleaner/Lubricant Novec Electronic Degreaser Novec Flux Remover
    Cleaning Strength Light Duty Medium Duty Medium Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty
    Plastic Compatibility Plastic-safe Plastic-safe Plastic-safe May damage ABS, PS, acrylic and polycarbonate May damage ABS, PS, acrylic and polycarbonate
    Lubricant None None Silicone Based None None
     Cleaning Performance
    Particulate +++ +++ +++ +++ +++
    Krytox® Oil +++ +++ +++ ++ ++
    Light Oils + ++ ++ +++ +++
    Heavy Oils and Greases + + + +++ +++
    Hydraulic Fluid + ++ ++ +++ +++
    Rosin-based flux - - - ++ +++
    No-clean flux - - - ++ ++
    Lead-free Flux + + + ++ +++
    Rating Cleaning Performance
    +++ Excellent
    ++ Very Good
    + Moderate
    - Not Recommended

    Test on plastics before using. This product may damage ABS, PS, polycarbonate or acrylics.

    Krytox® is a registered trademark of DuPont.
    Brochures

    3M™ Novec™ Aerosol Cleaners (PDF 1084.0 kB)

    3M™ Novec™ Products for Aircraft Cleaning (PDF 342.0 kB)

    Technical Data Sheet

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner (PDF 127.0 kB)

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner Plus (PDF 102.0 kB)

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner/Lubricant (PDF 148.0 kB)

    3M™ Novec™ Electronic Degreaser (PDF 123.0 kB)

    3M™ Novec™ Flux Remover (PDF 105.0 kB)

    Technical Literature

    3M™ Novec™ Aerosol Cleaners NESHAP Guide for Aerospace (PDF 227.0 kB)

    Flyer

    3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner_Contact Cleaner/Lub Military (PDF 309.0 kB)

    Aerosol Cleaning for Commercial and Military Aviation
    Novec aerosol cleaners are a family of nonflammable, non-conductive solvent products – each optimized for specific aviation cleaning tasks, ranging from removal of light oils, dust and particulates to industrial-strength degreasing and flux cleaning. They evaporate quickly and cleanly, leaving no residue that could lead to device malfunction or failure. They are also non-corrosive and compatible with most aerospace substrates, to help ensure system and airframe integrity. Learn more about aerosol cleaning for commercial and military aviation

    Aerosol Cleaning for Electronic and Electrical Components
    Designed to provide fast, effective spray cleaning of fluorinated oils and greases, light oil, fluxes and silicones, dust and particulates from sensitive electrical and electronic equipment, Novec aerosols are electrically non-conductive, making them ideal for use on energized components. These nonflammable spray cleaners evaporate quickly and cleanly, leaving no residue that could lead to device malfunction or failure. They are also non-corrosive and compatible with most metals, hard plastics and elastomers. Learn more about aerosol cleaning for electronic and electrical components

    Aerosol Cleaning for Automotive and Transportation
    Novec aerosol cleaners are highly effective for removing oils, dust, silicones, and other soils from engine and transmission components and other systems. These nonflammable cleaners are also an ideal choice for flux cleaning, electrical contact cleaning and other electronics applications. Learn more about aerosol cleaning for automotive and transportation applications

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