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Introduction
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. This includes connectors, printed circuit boards, electromechanical devices, scales, relays and circuit
breakers. Novec Contact Cleaner Plus is compatible with plastics and other materials of construction. Novec
Contact Cleaner Plus is nonflammable, non ozone-depleting, has low global warming potential and contains no
HCFCs, HFCs, nPB or HAPs. This product is formulated with 3M™ Novec™ 7200 Engineered Fluid, which is
VOC-exempt under California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Novec Contact Cleaner Plus is optimized
for both compliance with the CARB VOC limits and high performance because it does not resort to increased use
of inert propellants (dilution) in order to achieve compliance.
• Fast drying, low odor • Non-flammable
• Excellent plastics compatibility • Low toxicity
• No rinsing and no residues • Low Global Warming Potential
• Non-corrosive, non-conductive
3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner Plus
3M
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Novec
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Contact
Cleaner Plus provides
more cleaning power
– while maintaining
excellent plastics
compatibility.
Environmental, Health and Safety Information
Properties Novec Contact Cleaner Plus HCFC-141b
Ozone Depletion Potential1 (ODP) 00.1
Global Warming Potential2 (GWP) 71 725
Atmospheric Lifetime-ALT (years) 3.8 9.3
Flashpoint None None
Exposure Guideline (ppmV, 8 hr time weighted average) 200 500
1CFC-11 = 1.0
2GWP-100 year integration time horizon, C02 = 1.0
Plastics Compatibility
Material Compatibility Material Compatibility
ABS Excellent PMMA Excellent
Nylon Excellent POM Excellent
Lexan®/Polycarbonate Excellent PP Excellent
HDPE Excellent PS Excellent
CDPE Excellent PTFE Excellent
C.E. Phenolic Excellent PVC Excellent
New!
Regulatory Information
RoHS/WEEE Compliant Yes
NSF Registration Not yet registered
Meets CA VOC Limits Yes – Electrical Cleaner
Meets OTC VOC Limits Yes – Electrical Cleaner
NSN (National Stock Number) Not yet assigned
Product Information
Physical Properties
Evaporation Rate (relative to n-Butyl Acetate) 0.10
Surface Tension (dynes/cm2)16*
Specific Gravity (g/ml) 1.40
Dielectric Strength >25 kV
Shelf Life 5 years
*Initial estimate; measurement is pending.
Safety and Handling
3M™ Novec™ Contact Cleaner Plus is nonflammable. When used as directed, in its intended applications, The
product has a wide margin of safety between anticipated exposures and the exposure guideline. Before using this
product, be sure to read and follow all precautions and directions for use contained in the product label and Material
Safety Data Sheet, which is available from your local 3M representative upon request.
Transportation Classification
Ground: Consumer Commodity ORM-D Air: Aerosols, Nonflammable, 2.2, UN1950
Resources
3M™ Novec™ Aerosol Cleaners are supported by global sales, technical and customer service resources, with
fully-staffed technical service laboratories in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Users
benefit from 3M’s broad technology base and continuing attention to product development, performance, safety
and environmental issues.
For additional technical information on Novec Contact Cleaner Plus in the United States, call 3M Customer Service,
800 810 8513.
For information on additional 3M fluids, coatings and other chemical products for the electronics industry,
visit our web site at: www.3M.com/novec
Electronics Markets
Materials Division
3M Center, Building 224-3N-11
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3M.com/novec
Lexan is a registered trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics.
3M and Novec are trademarks of 3M.
Used under license by 3M subsidiaries and affiliates.
Please recycle. Printed in USA.
Issued: 9/08 © 3M 2008.
All rights reserved. 6359HB
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Product Use : All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based on tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors
beyond 3M’s control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental
conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to
determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.
Warranty and Limited Remedy: Unless stated otherwise in 3M’s product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual products, 3M warrants that each 3M product
meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature, package inserts or
product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARR ANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARR ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARR ANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TR ADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M
product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the 3M product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation
will be, at 3M’s option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation Of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
The Novec brand is the hallmark for a variety of patented 3M products. Although each has its own unique formula and performance properties,
all Novec products are designed in common to address the need for safe, effective, sustainable solutions in industry-specific applications.
These include precision and electronics cleaning, heat transfer, fire protection, lubricant deposition and several specialty chemical applications.
The 3M
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Novec
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Brand Family
3M
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Novec
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Engineered Fluids ■ 3M
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Novec
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Aerosol Cleaners ■ 3M
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Novec
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1230 Fire Protection Fluid ■ 3M
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Novec
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Electronic Coatings ■ 3M
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Novec
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Electronic Surfactants
United States
3M Electronics Markets
Materials Division
800 810 8513
China
3M China Ltd.
86 21 6275 3535
Europe
3M Belgium N.V.
32 3 250 7521
Japan
Sumitomo 3M Limited
813 3709 8250
Korea
3M Korea Limited
82 2 3771 4114
Singapore
3M Singapore Pte. Ltd.
65 454 8611
Taiwan
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