Keyvex™ 73DE
Keyvex™ 73DE Engineered Fluid is a high-solvency cleaning fluid designed primarily for heavy-duty vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning applications. It is an ideal replacement for 3M™ Novec™ 73DE, providing effective removal of heavy greases, oils, waxes, silicones, non-polar flux residues, and other stubborn contaminants from metal and electronic components. With excellent cleaning performance and broad material compatibility, Keyvex™ 73DE also provides a cost-effective alternative to n-propyl bromide (nPB or 1-bromopropane), trichloroethylene (TCE), and ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).Applications:
Vapor Degreasing
Lubricant Deposition
Immersion Cleaning
- Cleaning solvent for vapor degreasing, immersion cleaning and spray cleaning
- Vapor degreasing for heavy-duty industrial cleaning
- Used in lubricant deposition applications requiring high solvency
- Used for cleaning aerospace and automotive parts without corrosion risk
- High solvency with low surface tension
- Effectively removes heavy greases, oils, waxes, silicones, and non-polar flux residues
- Designed for vapor degreasing and immersion cleaning applications
- Enables faster cycle times, lower energy consumption, and improved cleaning efficiency
Property
Value
Appearance
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Density (25°C).g/mL
1.28
Boiling Point, °C
48
Freezing Point, °C
-
KB Value
83
Specific Heat (25°C), J/g.K
1.409
Kinematic Viscosity (25°C), mm2/s
0.2969
Vapor Pressure (25°C), mmHg
262.9
Surface Tension (25°C), dynes/cm
19.9
Dielectric Strength (2.5 mm), KV
49.5
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
3.11
Metals: Excellent compatibility with most metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and carbon steel.
Plastics: POM, Epoxy, PA, PEEK, PET/PBT, PE, PP, PTFE.
Elastomers: FFKM, FKM, IIR, PU.
Ceramics & glass: Excellent compatibility.
Plastics: POM, Epoxy, PA, PEEK, PET/PBT, PE, PP, PTFE.
Elastomers: FFKM, FKM, IIR, PU.
Ceramics & glass: Excellent compatibility.
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