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Expectations from a new cleaning / drying technology
Cleaning / Drying Performance
Material Compatibility
Safety-in-use (toxicology, flammability, stability)
Environmental Impact
Durability (regulatory issues)
Cost of Ownership (long-term strategy vs. short-term thinking)
Vertrel® is a balanced combination of properties related to performance,
material compatibility, operator safety, environmental issues, and costs.
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What is Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee?
Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee is a proprietary HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) fluid suited for cleaning, rinsing and drying processes
Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee is also used as a carrier, heat transfer and dielectric fluid
Tradename: Vertrel® XF
Formula: C5H2F10
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5 decafluoropentane
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Molecule of Vertrel® XF vs. Freon® CFC-113
F F F F F CI F
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F - C - C - C - C - C - F F - C - C - CI
F H H F F CI F
HFC CFC-113
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Purpose of Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee
Vertrel® is designed to replace ozone-depleting solvents such as:
CFC-113 (Freon®)
HCFC-141b
HCFC-225
Vertrel® is also an ideal replacement for TCA, Trichlorethylene (TCE), Perchlorethylene, and Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
Vertrel® may also replace aqueous-, alcohol-, n-Propyl Bromide- and hydrocarbon-based cleaning systems
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Key characteristics of Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee (1)
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) = ZERO
Very low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Non-flammable, no flashpoint, no auto-ignition
Excellent toxicity profile
Higher boiling point and lower surface tension than CFC-113
Low viscosity
High liquid density
Very low water solubility
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Key characteristics of Vertrel® HFC 43-10mee (2)
Excellent thermal, chemical and hydrolytic stability
High material compatibility
Excellent dielectric properties
Easily miscible with numerous common solvents
Recyclability of azeotropic mixtures
Low energy consuming process, thus cost efficiency
Can be used in combination with low volatility solvating agents (such as Hydrocarbons)
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Comparison of Vertrel® with CFC-113 and HCFC-141b
Physical and Chemical Properties
Property / Unit HFC 43-10mee CFC-113 HCFC-141b
Boiling Point (BP) °C
Freezing Point °C
Liq. density at 25°C kg/l
Vapor pressure hPa
Surface tension dyne/cm
Dyn. Visc. at 25°C CP
Specific heat 25°C KJ/kgK
Heat of vap. at BP KJ/kg
Kauri Butanol (KB)
Purity (min.) %
NVR max. ppm
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Comparison of Vertrel® with CFC-113 and HCFC-141b
Safety and Toxicity related Properties
Property / Unit HFC 43-10mee CFC-113 HCFC-141b
Flash Point none none none
Flammable range % none none – 17.7
Auto-ignition temperature °C none none
AEL 8-hr weighted average ppm
Ceiling ppm 400
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Comparison of Vertrel® with CFC-113 and HCFC-141b
Environmental Properties
Property / Unit HFC 43-10mee CFC-113 HCFC-141b
Atmospheric lifetime yr
Ozone depletion potential
Hal. Global warming potential
(vs. CFC-11 =1 )
Global warming potential
100 years IHT
Solubility in water ppm
Solubility of water ppm
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Comparison of Vertrel® with CFC-113 and PFC (C6F14)
Dielectric Properties (at 23ºC, 1 atm)
Property / Unit HFC 43-10mee CFC C6F14
Breakdown Voltage, liquid
KV-RMS (ASTM D-2477)
disc electrodes, 0.1 inch gap
Dielectric constant (ASTM D-924) KHz
Dissipation factor (ASTM D-924) KHz E n.a <3E-04
Conductivity (DC), (ASTM 1169) Siemens E E E-15
current measured amp E-06
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Benefits of HFC vs. CFC-113 and/or HCFC-141b
Higher BP and liquid density
Reduced solvent losses due to easier containment in vapor degreasers
Lower surface tension and viscosity
Easier penetration in tight spaces (blind holes) on complex parts
No solvent trapping when part is lifted into the saturated vapor zone
Easier draining from the parts
Lower heat of vaporization
Reduced drying time and reduced drag out losses
Reduced energy consumption to boil up the solvent
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Material Compatibility Table (non exhaustive overview)
Vertrel® is highly compatible with essentially all metals, and
most plastics and elastomers
Plastics
Polyethylenes Polyacetals
Polypropylenes ABS
Polystyrenes Epoxy
Polyesters PET & PBT Ionomers
Polyphenylene Oxides Polyamides
Polyimides Polyarylates
Polycarbonates PVC, CPVC
Polyetherketones PVDF
Elastomers
Natural Rubbers Nitrile Rubbers
Butyl Rubbers Neoprene®
EPDM (Nordel®) Chloro-sulfonated PE
SBR Polysulfides
Silicones Polyesters
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