PFE-10 (Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether) is a fluorinated engineered fluid based on HFE-7100 chemistry, designed for advanced industrial applications requiring precision cleaning, dielectric performance, and thermal stability.
The fluid provides comparable physical and chemical characteristics to Novec™ 7100, including low viscosity, low surface tension, controlled evaporation, and non-flammability. These properties make it suitable for applications where efficient heat transfer, electrical insulation, and residue-free cleaning are essential.
PFE-10 offers strong solvency for removing oils, grease, flux residues, and fine particulates from sensitive electronic assemblies and precision components. Its low surface tension enables deep penetration into tight spaces and complex geometries, ensuring thorough and uniform cleaning.
The fluid is widely used in vapor degreasing systems, immersion cleaning processes, and heat transfer applications across industries such as electronics manufacturing, semiconductor processing, aerospace, and precision engineering.
With zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low toxicity, PFE-10 meets modern environmental and safety standards, making it suitable for global industrial use.
PFE-10 is supplied for OEM and industrial applications, supporting both small-scale operations and high-volume production requirements.
| Property | Novec™ 7100 | PFE-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Methoxy-nonafluorobutane (HFE-7100) | Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether |
| Chemical Formula | C4F9OCH3 | Similar fluorinated ether |
| Boiling Point | 61 °C | ~61–62 °C |
| Freezing Point | −135 °C | ~−130 to −135 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 250 g/mol | ~250 g/mol |
| Density (25 °C) | 1.52 g/cm³ | ~1.52–1.53 g/cm³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity (25 °C) | ~0.38 cSt | ~0.38–0.40 cSt |
| Surface Tension | ~13.6 dynes/cm | ~13–14 dynes/cm |
| Vapor Pressure (25 °C) | ~25 kPa | ~25–26 kPa |
| Dielectric Strength | >35–40 kV | Similar |
| Dielectric Constant | ~6.3 @ 1 kHz | ~6.2–6.4 |
| Heat of Vaporization | ~112 kJ/kg | ~110–113 kJ/kg |
| GWP (100 yr) | ~320 | Comparable |
| ODP | Zero | Zero |
| Flammability | Nonflammable | Nonflammable |
| Toxicity / Safety | Low toxicity | Low, safe for industrial use |
| Material Compatibility | Excellent | Excellent |
| Applications | Cleaning, heat transfer, degreasing | Same |
