Vertrel™ X-P10
Specialty Fluid

Removes Water, Particulate, and Ionic Soils

Technical Information
Introductionequipment. These systems have higher freeboard and a

Vertrel™ X-P10 is a special solvent blend based on Vertrel™ XF

secondary set of low temperature (–29 °C [–20 °F])

hydrofluorocarbon (2,3-dihydrodecafluoropentane) andisopropanol. It is intended for use in the removal of waterfrom nonporous surfaces, as well as cleaning particulatecondenser coils to greatly reduce vapor losses.
Table 1. Physical Properties
Propertyaand ionic soils from component parts. It offers improved

Vertrel™ X-P10

Molecular Weightsolvency for polar soils, compared to Vertrel™ XF, while

191

Boiling Point, °C (°F)

54 (129)

ceramic, and metal components. Typical applications

Liquid Density, kg/L

1.42 (11.8)

include absorption drying, as well as precision and specialty

Vapor Pressure, atm

238 (4.6)

cleaning and rinsing for removal of particulate, light soils,

Surface Tension, N/m

14.1

and fingerprints from plastic, glass, and metal parts.

Freezing Point, °C (°F)<–80 (<–112)

maintaining excellent compatibility with most plastic,

Heat of Vaporization at Boiling Point, kJ/kg

TBD

Vertrel™ X-P10 has zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)

Heat Capacity, kJ/kg·°C

and low global warming potential (GWP). It can replace

Viscosity, cP

0.75

CFC‑113, 1,1,1‑trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA), hydrochloro-

Flash Point
Closed Cup, °C

Noneb

Vapor Flammability in Air, vol%Lower Limit
Upper Limit

511fluorocarbons (HCFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs) inmany applications. Vertrel™ X-P10 is accepted by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the
Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as aa

substitute for ozone-depleting substances.

bAlthough Vertrel™ X-P10 is neither an azeotrope nor aconstant boiling blend, compositional changes in a vapor
degreaser stabilize within the safe operating range. Its
unique properties (Table 1) include a high density, lowviscosity, and low surface tension for effective removal ofmoisture, particulate, and soil.

Cleaning ProcessVapor degreasing should be used for optimum cleaning
effectiveness and economy. Modern vapor containment
technology is recommended for both batch and in-line

0.27 (0.27)

At 25 °C (77 °F), except where indicated.
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester (ASTM D93)

Drying Applications
Vertrel™ X-P10 is an ideal choice for absorption drying wherenested parts or complex geometries make water removaldifficult or energy intensive. The low viscosity and surface
tension of Vertrel™ XF result in superior wetting of parts,
while isopropanol removes trace levels of moisture, with theadded advantage of a final cleaning step. Absorption dryingwith Vertrel™ X-P10 eliminates spotting and the depositionof ionics associated with aqueous cleaning, reduces energy
consumption, and minimizes equipment footprint.

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Specialty Fluid

Cleaning Applications

Table 3. Elastomer Compatibility Immersion: 15 Minutes at

Vertrel™ X-P10 is ideally suited for cleaning fine particulatematter (submicron range) from metal and nonmetal parts.

Room Temperature
Compatible

Contaminants, such as dust particles, skin flakes, fibers, andBuna N, NBR, Nitrile

Buna S, SBR, GRS

other process contaminants tend to bond with the surface ofButyl Rubber, IIR

Chlorosulfonated PE

the part by some physical force, such as electrostatic forces

EPM, EPDM, Nordel

or a mechanical entrapment due to the surface geometry.

Natural Rubber, Isoprene

Neoprene

Removal of these contaminants requires a solvent that canViton™ B

Urethane

reduce the laminar boundary layer thickness to allow particles

Silicone

Polysulfide®

to be washed away by the liquid solvent flow-through.

Incompatible*
None Tested

A thin boundary layer and higher liquid flow-throughmomentum can be accomplished with a solvent, such as
Vertrel™ X-P10, which has a high density, low viscosity, and*Material composition varies, depending upon compounding agents, plasticizers,processing, etc. Specific materials should be tested for compatibility with solvent

low surface tension, so that fine particles can be debonded

Elastomer swelling and shrinking will, in most cases, revertefficiently. Typical applications include pre-sputter cleaning

to within a few percent of original size after air drying. Swell,of disk media, head stack assemblies, and lenses for opticalshrinkage, and extractables are strongly affected by thedevices. The versatility of Vertrel™ X-P10 allows it to be usedcompounding agents, plasticizers, and curing used in thein other industries with other precision cleaning applications.

manufacture of plastics and elastomers. Therefore, prior

Plastic and Elastomer Compatibility

in-use testing is particularly important.

Most plastics and elastomers can be safely cleaned inMetals and Other Compatibility

Vertrel™ X-P10. Tables 2 and 3 summarize test results onIn preliminary testing, Vertrel™ X-P10 was found compatible

short-term exposures of unstressed plastics andelastomers, simulating a typical cleaning cycle.
Long-term compatibility data simulating exposure ofvapor degreaser construction materials is available from
Chemours upon request.

with zinc, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass after
exposure for two weeks at 100 °C (212 °F) in sealed tubes.
Large amounts of water may extract alcohol and affectcleaning performance. Therefore, to reduce alcohol loss,use desiccant dryers, rather than water separators, in theTable 2. Plastic Compatibility Immersion: 15 Minutes at
Room Temperaturecondensate return line.
Contact with highly basic process materials, pH 10 orCompatible

above, is not recommended.

Polyethylene

ABS

Polypropylene

AcetalExposure Limits

Polystyrene

Acrylic

Data from toxicity studies has demonstrated that Vertrel™

Polyester, PET, PBT

Epoxy

X-P10 has low toxicity. It is a slight skin and eye irritant

Polyphenylene Oxide, PPO

Ionomerand has low inhalation toxicity. Table 4 shows thePolyimide, PI, PEI, PAI

Liquid Crystal Polymer

applicable exposure limits for the component materials ofPolyetherketone, PEK

Phenolic

Vertrel™ X-P10.

Polyaryletherketone, PEEK

PVC, CPVC

Polysulfone

PTFE, ETFE

Safety/Flammability

Polyarylsulfone

Cellulosic

Vertrel™ X-P10 exhibits no closed cup flash point per the Tag
Closed Cup Tester (ASTM D56) and is not classified as a

Polyphenylene Sulfide, PPS
Incompatible*

flammable liquid by NFPA or DOT. However, the product does

None Tested

exhibit vapor flammability limits in air. Users should clear*Material composition varies, depending upon compounding agents, plasticizers,
processing, etc. Specific materials should be tested for compatibility with solvent.

maintenance operations that could result in an ignition source.

equipment of all vapors and liquids before performing any

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Specialty Fluid

Flash point data and limits of flammability in air provide theStorage/Handlinguser with additional information that should be used as
elements of a fire risk assessment and to determine
guidelines for the safe handling of volatile chemicals. Users
should ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local
fire codes.

Vertrel™ X-P10 is thermally stable and does not oxidize ordegrade during storage. Store in a clean, dry area. Protectfrom freezing temperatures. If solvent is stored below –10 °C(14 °F), mix prior to use. Do not allow stored product toexceed 52 °C (125 °F) to prevent leakage or potential
rupture of container from pressure and expansion.

Table 4. Exposure Limits
Component

Limit, ppm

Type

Vertrel™ XF

AELa

200
400

Consideration should be given to retrofit of existing, or

8- and 12-hr TWA Ceilingb

purchase of new, vapor degreasing equipment to provide

Isopropanol

AEL
TLVc
STELd200200
400

8- and 12-hr TWA
8-hr TWA

Vertrel™ X-P10AELa, b200Calculatede

vapor containment technology that enables safe andeconomical use of Vertrel™ X-P10.
Although Vertrel™ X-P10 is not classified as a flammableliquid by DOT/NFPA, it does have flammable limits in air. A

Acceptable Exposure Limit (AEL) is an airborne inhalation exposure limit established byChemours that specifies time-weighted average (TWA) concentrations to which nearly all
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effects.
aA ceiling limit is the concentration that should not be exceeded during any part of theworking day. The ceiling limit for individual components applies to the blend product as well.
bThreshold Limit Value (TLV) is an air-borne inhalation exposure limit established by theAmerican Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) that specifies TWA
concentrations to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse
effects.

c

its container. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for
specific handling precautions and instructions.

Environmental Properties
Vertrel™ specialty fluids have zero ozone depletion
potential and low global warming potential (Table 5). Theyare used as alternatives to CFC-113, methylchloroform,

STEL is the short-term exposure limit established by ACGIH.

hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and perfluorocarbons

Calculated in accordance with ACGIH formula for TLVs for mixtures(PFCs) in many critical cleaning, drying, carrier fluid, and otherde

drum pump is recommended to dispense the product fromRecovery
Vertrel™ X-P10 is a blend of Vertrel™ XF and isopropanol.
These components form an azeotrope at 3.25 wt%
isopropanol. When subject to off-line or in-line distillation, suchas a vapor degreaser or still, the distillate product from a
recovery of Vertrel™ X-P10 will no longer meet the productspecification for Vertrel™ X-P10. The distillate will be rich inVertrel™ XF and lean in isopropanol, while the bottoms will beenriched in isopropanol that may become flammable. The
presence of soil may further alter the characteristics of thematerial during the recovery operation.
Recovery should be conducted in properly designed andhigh-value specialty uses where reliability is paramount.
Vertrel™ X-P10 is accepted by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) under the Significant New
Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a substitute forozone-depleting substances.
Table 5. Environmental Properties
Property

Vertrel™ X-P10Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

0Global Warming Potential (GWP/100 yr ITH)*

1,170

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC, g/L)

142

*IPCC Second Assessment Report (1995)

rated equipment and closely monitored to ensure operating

Packaging and Availability

levels are maintained. Users should test the spent Vertrel™

Vertrel™ X-P10 is commercially available in 55-gal (208-L)

X-P10 to ensure proper classification for waste disposal.

drums with a net weight of 600 lb (272 kg) and in 5-gal(19-L) pails with a net weight of 55 lb (25 kg). One-gallonand smaller samples in glass containers are available on
request. Customers are encouraged to secure samples
now for compatibility and performance testing.

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Specialty Fluid

Specifications
Composition and specifications are shown in Table 6. Allcomponents are listed in the TSCA Inventory.
Table 6. Vertrel™ X-P10 Specifications
Property

Vertrel™ X-P10

Vertrel™ XF, wt%

90.0 ± 0.5

Isopropanol, wt%

10.0 ± 0.5Nonvolatile Residue, ppm wt

100 max.

Moisture, ppm wt
Appearance

500 max.
Clear, colorless

For more information on Vertrel™, please visit vertrel.com or call (800) 235-7882.
The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, attheir own risk. Because conditions of use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of thisinformation. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe, any patents or patent applications.
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