Aculon FS - 3 Series Extender
Harmonization Code : 2901.10.00.00 | Acyclic hydrocarbons; Saturated



Main features
- Fluorinated Solvent
- Clear material
- 3M Novec 7100 alternative
Product Description
Aculon FS - 3 Series Extender is a fluorinated solvent used for cleaning, diluting, and as a carrier solvent for several of Aculon’s branded products. It is a direct alternative to 3M NOVEC 7100.
Aculon FS - 3 has excellent compatibility with multiple materials such as ABS, EPDM, Fluoroelastomers, Polypropylene, PTFE and other. You can find more in the additional information section.
Packaging
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
- Aculon 3 Series Extender TDS (1)
- Aculon NanoProof 3 Series Extender sds (1)
- EU SDS_Aculon_NanoProof_3_Series_Extender_(English)_v1_00
- EU SDS_Aculon_NanoProof_3_Series_Extender_(Danish)_v1_00
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
Aculon FS3 Extender vs 3M Novec 7100
| 3M Novec 7100 | Aculon FS 3 Series Extender | |
| Viscosity | <5 cP | <1 cP |
| Boiling point | 61°C | 56-61°C |
| Freezing point | -135°C | -81°C |
| Flash point | None | None |
| Specific gravity | 1.52 g/mL | 1.5 g/mL |
| Shelf life | 2 years (unopened container) | 2 years (unopened container) |
Aculon 3 Series Extender has been accepted for commercial use by regulatory agencies in the U.S, E.U and China.
Aculon 3 Series Extender has been excluded by the U.S. EPA from the definition of a VOC on the basis that this compound has a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation.
Compatibility
| Material | Compatibility |
| ABS |
At boiling point for 3 days, <0.1% Weight change, <0.1% Linear swell |
| EPDM |
At boiling point for 3 days, <0.1% Weight change, <0.1% Linear swell |
| Fluorelastomer |
At boiling point for 3 days, >86% Weight change, >24% Linear swell |
| Polymethyl methacrylate | At boiling point for 3 days, affected, affected |
| Polypropylene |
At boiling point for 3 days, <2.5% Weight change, <1% Linear swell |
| Polysterene |
At boiling point for 3 days, <0.1% Weight change, <0.1% Linear swell |
| PTFE |
At boiling point for 3 days, <2.5% Weight change, <0.1% Linear swell |
| Silicone Rubber |
At boiling point for 3 days, <12.5% Weight change, <2.5% Linear swell |