Opteon™ | Vertrel™

Specialty Fluids by The Chemours Company

Innovative Fluids That Deliver
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Specialty Fluids

Chemours is a dynamic science company with a strong
commitment to protecting the environment. Because of thatcommitment, we are focused on continuing to develop
innovative products that meet the demanding specificationsof our customers while providing safer cleaning solutions
that are more sustainable for the environment.
Over the decades, Chemours has a rich history in the specialty fluids market. From our DuPont
roots came Freon™ in the 1930’s. Always a step ahead of the ever-changing regulatory
landscape, we brought you Vertrel™ in the early 2000’s. Today, we bring you Opteon™—a line ofzero ODP, low GWP specialty fluids products developed with HFO technology. Together, theOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids portfolios provide customers with a broad and versatile
mix of product options that are better for your business performance and the environment. By
virtue of better performance and environmental properties, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty
fluids have been proven to be ideal replacements for solvents with ozone depleting and global
warming potential. Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used as replacement fluids for products such as
CFC-113, 1-1-1 trichloroethane, HCFC-141b, HCFC-123, HCFC-225, PFCs, nPB-based
solvents, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene and hydrofluoroethers.

What are specialty fluids by Chemours?
The specialty fluids portfolio by Chemours is made up of Opteon™ and Vertrel™ products. Vertrel™
specialty fluids are HFC-based products and Opteon™ specialty fluids are HFO (hydrofluoroolefin)-based products with zero ODP and low GWP. Both portfolios provide a range of solvency power,compatibility with a variety of materials and high performance. The unique properties ofOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids include a low boiling point, low heat of evaporation, excellent
solvent retention, low surface tension, low viscosity, nonflammability, chemical and thermal
stability, low toxicity and ease of recovery by distillation. Opteon™ and Vertrel™ products arecompatible with a broad range of materials, metals, plastics and elastomers.
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are used in a wide array of applications such as:• Aerosols• Carrier fluids• Precision cleaning• Brine/coolant• Drying fluids

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty• Heat transfer

fluids come with the assuranceof consistent performance,• High voltage applications (dielectric)

quality, safety, technical service• Testing or analytical fluids

and support.

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Environmental Properties
Because of their zero ozone depletion and low global warming potential, Opteon™ specialty
fluids are accepted by key governmental and environmental regulatory agencies in the UnitedStates and most countries around the globe.
Please check with the Chemours office closest to you for acceptance of Opteon™ and Vertrel™
products in your specific country.

Safety and HandlingOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are generally safe; but, as with any chemical, it is important
for all users to be well-informed regarding product properties, safe handling and use. Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) for all products can be found at vertrel.com and through your distribution partner.

Flammability/Decomposition
Most Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids do not exhibit a closed-cup flash point and are notclassified as flammable liquids by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or
Department of Transportation (DOT). However, there are some blends that have vapor
flammability limits in air. Specific flammability information is provided for each blend on thewebsite, vertrel.com.

Human HealthOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids have low inhalation toxicity and pose little risk of adverse
health effects when airborne exposure is maintained below established limits. All Opteon™ andVertrel™ blends have an acceptable exposure limit (AEL) of >100. For information on theexposure limits for each Opteon™ and Vertrel™ blend, please visit our website, vertrel.com.

Because of their versatility
and exceptional performance,
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty
fluids are commonly used ina multitude of industries
ranging from aerospace tomedical devices.

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Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids provide the high performance,
consistent quality and high levels of safety that are synonymous with
the Chemours brand.
Aerosols

Cleaning Solvents

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids

Developed with both performance andare an ideal choice for replacing

the environment in mind, Opteon™ andHCFC-141b in aerosol formulations

Vertrel™ specialty fluids are used for adue to their excellent environmental properties andwide variety of cleaning applications, including vapor

ability to meet the diverse requirements of formulators.

degreasing; light and heavy soil removal; particulate/Specifically, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids

ionic removal; oxygen systems cleaning; precision

provide outstanding cleaning performance; are non-cleaning; and defluxing. Due to their low viscosity, lowflammable; feature reduced volatile organic compoundsurface tension and high liquid density, Opteon™ and(VOC) content and low toxicity; are quick drying; leave

Vertrel™ specialty fluids enable effective wetting andno residue; and offer good materials compatibility.

ensure excellent cleaning performance.

Brine/Coolant

In electronics manufacturing, the trend toward tighter

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are very effective

clearances has made defluxing circuit boards morecritical and more challenging than ever before.

brine/coolants that prevent a part orOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids have proven todevice from overheating. In a brine/

be the ideal solutions due to their low surface tension

coolant application, Opteon™ or Vertrel™ is enclosed inand ability to quickly and effectively wash away

a heat exchanger system. When Opteon™ and Vertrel™

contaminants such as solder paste.

come in contact with parts at high temperatures, theyevaporate—cooling the parts. As Opteon™ or Vertrel™

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are versatile

moves to the cooler side of the heat exchanger

enough to work in almost any cleaning application

system, it condenses back into liquid state. Theseand are widely used in critical industries such as

products are used to continuously cool down parts

defense, aerospace, electronics, optics and medicalthat could become damaged due to excessive heat.

device manufacturing.

Carrier Fluids
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids
are ideal replacements for PFCs incarrier fluid/lubricant deposition
applications, especially in the hard disk drive andmedical device industries.
In this application, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used todeposit lubricant on a substrate. Because Opteon™
and Vertrel™ are fast drying, they evaporate—leaving
behind an even coating of the lubricant. The thicknessof the coating can be controlled by the rate at which
the substrate is removed from the solution.

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DryingHigh Voltage

Due to their unique combination ofOpteon™ and Vertrel™ are widely usedproperties, Opteon™ and Vertrel™

as dielectric or testing fluids in many

specialty fluids are excellent drying

high voltage applications. Thesolutions after aqueous cleaning, eliminating thedielectric properties and breakdown voltage ofproblems that commonly occur with oven, hot air

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ make them ideal choices forknife or tumble drying. For example, due to their lower

this application. Typical uses include electricalsurface tension, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ eliminate thetesting of insulation sleeves, commercial glove

problem of water getting trapped in a complex part

testing and sleeve testing equipment.

because they can get into small gaps and blind holes
and push the water out. The low boiling point of ourTestingproducts enables them to evaporate quickly—

As testing fluids, Opteon™ and Vertrel™

allowing parts to be processed faster, resulting inspecialty fluids are used for a widelower energy costs.

range of applications, including
fingerprint extraction, wastewater analysis and virus

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are usedextraction. The properties that make our products

extensively for drying in a wide variety of industries,

ideal for these kinds of applications are their materials

such as jewelry and watchmaking, and automotive

compatibility, nonflammability, fast evaporation andtool manufacturing.

good solubility of deposition fluids.

Heat Transfer
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids,
particularly Opteon™ SF10, offer aconvenient and affordable solution tomeet the complex challenges of heat transferapplications. Their operating temperature range andthermal stability guarantee continued effectivenessover several boiling cycles.
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are typicallyused as heat transfer fluids for semiconductors,
semiconductor tools and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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AerospaceIn the aerospace industry, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialtyDefluxing/Cleaning of Electronics

fluids are used for a wide variety of applications in

The aerospace industry uses critical electronics andmanufacturing and maintenance, as well as during flight.

circuits whose failure can be catastrophic. To
ensure reliable and trouble-free performance,

Cleaning Landing Gear

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are often the first choice ofWater entrapment in the landing gear is a major

solvent used to deflux and clean printed circuit

concern because freezing can fracture parts.

boards (PCBs) after soldering.

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used extensively to clean
landing gear, eliminating the problems posed by water,

Microwave Systems

and are specified by NASA to be used on the sealed

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ have been used as heat transfer

system of the space shuttle.

fluids in power semiconductor or IGBT modules used in
microwave ovens on airplanes. In such cases, Opteon™

Oxygen Serviceand Vertrel™ specialty fluids ensure hot meals on a flight.

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ have been used extensively forservicing oxygen systems. The parts that are cleaned

Drilling of Micro-Holes

using Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are critical for ensuring aA lot of heat is generated while drilling micro-holes

stable oxygen supply in the aircraft.

in aircraft wings. Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used as
lubricants and heat transfer fluids during this process
to prevent overheating and damage. Also, Opteon™
and Vertrel™ leave no residue behind.
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Electronics

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids are used

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ have risen to the demands ofextensively in the electronics industry to clean PCBs

the electronics world and are the solvents of choiceafter soldering.

for electronics used in critical operations. Their low
surface tensions allow Opteon™ and Vertrel™ to getThis is especially challenging because of a shift

through the tightest clearances, and their great

towards lead-free solders, which require higher

solubilities ensure a suitably cleaned product.

temperatures and leave behind more-stubborn
residue. Also, the demand for smaller electronics
means more parts are packed on a single PCB.
Tougher residue in smaller spaces makes today’s
PCBs more difficult to clean.

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Specialty FluidsHard Disk
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are the products of choice for

Drive Assembly Cleaningcleaning and carrier fluid applications in the hard disk

The drive assembly is a critical part of the hard disk

drive industry.

drive. Any contamination in the assembly can damage
the hard disk. To prevent this, these critical parts areDisk Lubing

cleaned using Opteon™ or Vertrel™.

Every hard disk is coated with a lubricant that needs
to be applied evenly and is critical to the performanceof the disk. To achieve this, the lubricant is dissolved
in Opteon™ or Vertrel™. Then, the uncoated disks are
immersed in this solution and removed using acontrolled process. Opteon™ and Vertrel™ evaporate
rapidly to leave an even layer of lubricant on the disk,
protecting against damage and loss of data.

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Jewelry andWatchmaking

In the jewelry, watchmaking and lifestyle goods industry,
the aesthetics of the product drives the purchase.
Because water-based detergents can leave spots
behind, Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used as bothcleaning and rinsing agents, ensuring a spot-free
product that is cool enough for immediate handling.
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are also ideal for cleaning parts
before plating and vapor deposition.

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Medical Device

The superior performance of Opteon™ and Vertrel™

Carrier Fluid

specialty fluids enables them to be used for a variety

Needles and other devices are coated with a lubricantof applications in the medical industry.

that enables easy entry into the body, reducing pain.
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used to deposit these

Cleaning of Parts

lubricants evenly in a process similar to that used inThe cleaning of medical devices is critical in

the hard disk drive industry. High quality andpreventing infection. The quality and performance ofconsistent performance make Opteon™ and Vertrel™

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids makes them theideal for this application.

preferred choice of medical device manufacturers forthis application.

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are also used to deposit
silicones, as well as clean off the excess that may
remain after deposition.

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OpticsOpteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids have superiorIf water-based detergents are used to clean optical

performance that allows them to be used in a wideparts, there is often an issue of residue spots. Opteon™

range of applications in the optics industry, such asand Vertrel™ are used as a final rinse step to ensure a

optical assemblies, lens manufacturing, fiber optics

spot-free finish for parts that must meet stringent

and flat panel displays.

performance criteria.

Cleaning and Drying
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used to ensure spot-freecleaning of optical parts, assemblies, displays andfiber optics. They are used during manufacturing andduring the finishing process.

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Semiconductor

Any product used in the semiconductor industry must

Heat Transfer

meet stringent performance criteria; so, the exceptional

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are also used as heat transfer

performance of Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids

fluids in power semiconductors or IGBT modules inare ideal for a variety of semiconductor applications.

high-speed trains and elevator drives. Opteon™ andVertrel™ provide consistent and reliable performance

Cleaningin these applications.

Due to their unique physical properties, Opteon™ andVertrel™ specialty fluids are ideal for semiconductor

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ also provide superior cleaning

manufacturing processes. Performance is critical toand heat-transfer solutions for industries such as

prevent contamination of front opening universal

MEMS/NEMS.

pods (FOUPs) that hold silicon wafers in controlledenvironments. Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids
are uniquely formulated for sub-micron CMOS
particle removal and sensor cleaning applications.

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Transportation
In addition to the aerospace industry, Opteon™ andCarrier Fluid

Vertrel™ specialty fluids are used in the automotive

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are also used for the deposition

and railway industries.

of lubricants in the engine and passenger cabin, as
well as coatings that improve the performance andCleaning

properties on a variety of metal, plastic, glass andOpteon™ and Vertrel™ are used extensively in thepolymer substrates.

automotive industry to precision-clean critical partsfor fuel injection, ABS brakes, compressors, relays,

Heat Transfer

sensors and switches.

Opteon™ and Vertrel™ are used extensively as heattransfer fluids in the power modules of high-speed
trains, enabling quick cool-down and consistent
performance without breaking down.

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Opteon™ and Vertrel™ Formulations and Their Applications
Opteon™ and Vertrel™ products are available in a variety of sizes. Based on the product, sizes range from 1 gallon
poly bottles, to pails and drums, and bulk ISO containers.
Specialty Fluids

Typical Applications

ExamplesOpteon™ SF10
Opteon™ SF33*
Vertrel™ XF

Carrier fluid

Various surface treatments
Lubricant surface coating

Rinsing media

Drying systems with Vertrel™ XF or Opteon™ SF10

Grease removal
Light soil cleaning
Particulate removal

Krytox™ grease removalElectrical cabinet maintenanceHard disk drive cleaning
HSA/HGA cleaning

Dielectric coolant

High-voltage systems

Aerosol formulations

Electronics industry
Automotive industry

Opteon™ SF79
Opteon™ SF80
Vertrel™ MCA
Vertrel™ SDG

Cleanliness verification

Removal of nonvolatile residue

Heavy and light soil cleaning

Liquid oxygen system cleaning

Metal degreasing

Vapor degreasing for heavier oils and greases in the automotive,
aerospace and medical industries

Vertrel™ SMT
Vertrel™ SFR

Defluxing

Defluxing of PCBs and hybrid circuits

Opteon™ SF01
Opteon™ SF05

Particulate removal

CMOS cleaning

Sub-micron particulate removalElectronics sensor cleaning
Precision optics*Carrier fluid pending approval
Note that all Opteon™ and Vertrel™ products are not available in all regions.
Please contact the office closest to you to identify the best products available for your specific application.

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Opteon™ | Vertrel™ Specialty Fluids Technical Comparison
The products within the specialty fluids portfolio provide a broad range of solvency power (kb value), materials
compatibility and boiling points.
Property

Units

Opteon™
SF79*

Opteon™
SF10

Vertrel™ SDG

Vertrel™ MCA

Vertrel™ SFR

Vertrel™ SMT

Boiling Point

°C

47

110

43394137

Flash Point (TCC and TOC)

°C

None

None

None

None

None

None

Kauri-Butanol Value

kb103

69525

10138

Vapor Pressure

kPa

44.7

2.9

51.7

61.8

57.9

64.75

Liquid Density

g/cm

1.29

1.58

1.29

1.41

1.28

1.37

Viscosity

cP

0.42

1.02

0.59

0.49

0.58

0.47

3Surface Tension

Dyn/cm

2118

21.2

15.2

19.9

15.5

Lower Flammability Limits (LEL)% vol7.25

None

7None

77

Upper Flammability Limits (UEL)% vol15.25

None

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None

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Liquid Specific HeatkJ/kg-°C

1.069

1.0

1.12

1.13

1.16

1.13

Heat of Vaporization

kJ/kg

280

115

283

181.2

285

207.1

Acceptable Exposure Limits(AEL)

ppm

201

500

193

200

187

192

Distributor Network for Opteon™ and Vertrel™ Specialty Fluids in North America
To make Opteon™ and Vertrel™ specialty fluids available to our customers locally, we have set up a distribution
network that ensures our customers get prompt and local service. Information regarding our distribution
partners by region and their contact information can be found at vertrel.com.

*Formerly Opteon™ Sion

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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, at their own
risk. Because conditions of use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein isto be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe, any patents or patent applications.
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