Opteon™ SF01
Specialty Fluid

Removes Particulate and Ionic Soils

Technical Information
Introduction• Recyclable and reusable: Reduces cost of ownership andenvironmental footprint

Opteon™ SF01 is a proprietary azeotrope of Opteon™
hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) with ethanol. It is ideally suited foruse in vapor degreasing equipment. It offers improved
solvency for polar soils, while maintaining excellent• No surfactants needed: Removes extra washing steps toachieve residue-free cleaning

compatibility with most plastic, ceramic, and metal• Low odor and toxicity

components. Typical applications include precision and• Excellent environmental profile: Low GWP (<10), EU 517/

specialty cleaning and rinsing for removal of particulate,fingerprints, and light soils from metal, plastic, and glass

2014 compliant

substrates. Opteon™ SF01 is a safe, nonflammable, andTypical Applications

environmentally friendly solvent with low global warming• Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS)

potential (GWP) (<10) and does not contain any fluorinatedgreenhouse gases (as listed in Annex 1 of the EU
regulations 517/2014). Opteon™ SF01 is intended toreplace high global warming hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)- andhydrofluoroether (HFE)-based cleaning solvents, as well as
high ozone depletion potential (ODP) CFC-113, HCFC141b, HCFC-225, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane solvents inmany industrial applications.

particle removal• Light oil and grease removal• Precision cleaning• Vapor degreasing• Cold cleaning• Co-solvent rinsing agent

Features and Benefits• Aerosol solvent• Nonflammable• Drying agent• Enhanced cleaning performance for polar soils and• Heat transfer fluid

particulate removal• Fast drying with an optimum boiling point (32 °C [89.6 °F]),
allows cleaned parts to be processed and used
immediately• High soil loading capacity boosts productivity by
reducing equipment downtime associated with solvent
change-outs• Product maintains compositional stability during use

Table 1. Physical Properties*
Molecular Weight

152

Boiling Point, °C (°F)

32 (89.6)

Liquid Density, g/mL

1.34

Vapor Pressure, kPa

76

Surface Tension, mN/m

13.8Freezing Point, °C (°F)<–80 (<–112)

Latent Heat, J/g

188Heat Capacity, kJ/kg·°C

1.34

Viscosity, MPa·sec

0.43Flash Point
Closed Cup(1)Open Cup(2)

None
None

*Values reported are at 25 °C (77 °F), unless otherwise specified.
ASTM D56 (2)ASTM D1310(1)Opteon™ SF01

Specialty Fluid

Plastic and Elastomer Compatibility

Metals and Other Compatibility

Most plastics and elastomers can be safely cleaned inOpteon™ SF01 was found compatible with zinc, stainless

Opteon™ SF01. Tables 2 and 3 summarize test results onsteel, aluminum, and copper. Large amounts of water may

short-term exposure of unstressed plastics andextract alcohol and affect cleaning performance. Therefore, toelastomers, simulating a typical cleaning cycle.

reduce alcohol loss, use desiccant dryers rather than water

Table 2. Plastic Compatibility Immersion: 15 Min at Room
Temperature*
Compatible

separators in the condensate return line. Contact with highly
basic process materials, pH 10 or above, is not recommended.

Safety, Toxicity, and Environmental

Polyethylene

ABS

Polypropylene

AcetalPolystyrene

Acrylic

Polyester, PET, PBT

Epoxy

Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)

Ionomer

Polyimide, PI, PEI, PAI

Liquid Crystal Polymer

PropertyUnits

Opteon™ SF01

Polyetherketone (PEK)Phenolic

Flash Point, CC, ASTM D56°C (°F)

None

Polyaryletherketone (PEEK)

PVC, CPVC

Flash Point, OC, ASTM D1310°C (°F)

None

Polysulfone

PTFE, ETFE

Ozone Depletion Potential–

0

Polyarylsulfone

Cellulosic

Global Warming Potential–<10

Occupational Exposure Limit

ppm

526

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

g/L

40

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
Incompatible

Opteon™ SF01 exhibits no closed or open cup flash point
and is classified as a nonflammable liquid by NFPA and DOT.
Table 4. Safety, Toxicity, and Environmental Properties

None Tested*Material composition varies depending upon compounding agents, plasticizers,processing, etc. Specific materials should be tested for compatibility with solvent.

Storage and HandlingOpteon™ SF01 is thermally stable and does not oxidize orTable 3. Elastomer Compatibility Immersion: 15 Min atdegrade during storage. It is recommended to store

Room Temperature*containers in a clean and dry area, and protect them from
Compatible

Buna N, NBR, Nitrile

Buna S, SBR, GRS

Butyl Rubber, IIR

Chlorosulfonated PE

EPM, EPDM, Nordel

Polysulfide

Natural Rubber, Isoprene

Neoprene

Urethane

Viton™ B

freezing and excessive temperatures of 46 °C (115 °F).
When stored properly, an unopened package has anindefinite shelf life. Package sizes for Opteon™ SF01 are
19 L (5 gal) pails and 208 L (55 gal) drums.

Silicone
Incompatible
None Tested*Elastomer material composition varies depending upon compounding agents,plasticizers, processing, etc. Specific materials should be tested for compatibility withsolvent. Elastomer swelling and shrinking will, in most cases, revert to within a few percentof original size after air drying. Swell, shrinkage, and extractables are strongly affected by
the compounding agents, plasticizers, and curing used in the manufacture of plastics andelastomers. Therefore, prior in-use testing is particularly important.

For additional information on Opteon™ SF01 or other specialty fluids products by Chemours, please visit opteon.com or call 800-969-4758.
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 ownrisk. 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 this information. Nothingherein is to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe, any patents or patent applications.
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