The 3M Performance
Fluids are perfluorocarbon liquids that have
unique chemical and physical characteristics.
A wide variety of applications take advantage
of these characteristics.
The main physical properties inherent to
all perfluorocarbons include :
Zero-ozone depletion potential(ODP)
Not volatile organic compounds(VOCs)
Nonflammability
Chemical inertness, low solvency
Excellent material compatibility
Thermal stability
Long shelf life
Long heat of vaporization, low surface tension,
and low viscosity
High density
Electrical nonconductivity
Noncorrosive
Low toxicity
Clear, colorless, and odorless
Ideally suited for direct contact cooling
Excellent cleaning agents for removing particulates
form precision components
Ideal for testing electronic components
Safe and effective as clean fire extinguishing
agents
Heat
of Vaporization (cal/g@boiling pt)
Heat of Vaporization
(BTU/lb@boiling pt)
43
77
39
70
35
63
32
58
30
54
Solubility
of
(PPM by wt.@2577¢ªF)
100
90
110
90
N/A
Solubility
of Fluorocarbons
High
High
High
High
High
Solubility
of Silicone
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Flash
Point ¡É
None
None
None
None
None
Hildebrand
Solubility Parameter
7.6
5.5
7.3
6.5
5.8
* Liquid@Saturation Pressure
20¢ªC
** Liquid@Saturation Pressure 0¢ªC
*** Vapor Pressure@20.1
N/A = Not Available
¢Ó Not a 3M Product. Inserted in table for
comparative purposes only
Zero-ozone depletion potential(ODP)
