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ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000

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AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000 is a non-flammable, fluorinated solvent used for cleaning, drying, and as a carrier solvent. This Hydrofluoroether (HFE-347pc-f) has excellent material compatibility, a low surface tension, and a low Global Warming Potential and Zero ODP, making it an environmentally friendly option for precision cleaning. It is suitable for cleaning metals, alloys, composites, and plastics and also serves as a carrier solvent for fluorinated oils and greases, as well as silicone oils.

Chemical Name: 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether

Functions: Carrier, Drying Agent, Solvent

CAS Number: 406-78-0

Labeling Claims: Corrosive Chloride Quats-free, Environmentally Friendly, Non-Corrosive, Non-Flammable, Recyclable

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
406-78-0
EC No.
609-858-6
Material Composition

1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether: 100%

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Benefits
  • Non-flammable
  • Non-corrosive
  • Low global warming potential (GWP)
  • Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
  • Low surface tension, low viscosity, high liquid density
  • Excellent thermal, chemical, and hydrolytic stability
  • Superior drying property
  • Excellent permeability
  • Recyclable
  • Recoverable by simple distillation
  • Can be used with ultrasonics
  • No surfactants necessary
Benefits
  • Non-flammable
  • Non-corrosive
  • Low global warming potential (GWP)
  • Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP)
  • Low surface tension, low viscosity, high liquid density
  • Excellent thermal, chemical, and hydrolytic stability
  • Superior drying property
  • Excellent permeability
  • Recyclable
  • Recoverable by simple distillation
  • Can be used with ultrasonics
  • No surfactants necessary

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Precision cleaning of metals, alloys, composites, and plastics
  • Carrier solvent for fluorinated oils and greases
  • Carrier solvent for silicone oils
  • Drying agent after cleaning with hydrocarbons or alcohols
  • Particle removal
  • Replacement for HCFC, Dupont™ Vertrel®, & 3M™ Novec™ solvents
Applications
  • Precision cleaning of metals, alloys, composites, and plastics
  • Carrier solvent for fluorinated oils and greases
  • Carrier solvent for silicone oils
  • Drying agent after cleaning with hydrocarbons or alcohols
  • Particle removal
  • Replacement for HCFC, Dupont™ Vertrel®, & 3M™ Novec™ solvents

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point56 (132.8)ºC(ºF)
Density (at 25ºC)1.47g/cm³
Flash PointNoneOpen/Closed Cup
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at 39ºC)163KJ/kg
Melting Point-94 (-137.2)ºC(ºF)
Relative Evaporation Rate (Ether=100)67
Surface Tension (at 25ºC)16.4dyne/cm
Vapor Pressure (at 25ºC)0.32kg/cm²
Viscosity (at 25ºC)0.44cSt
Material Compatibility

 Asahiklin AE3000 has a broad range of compatibilities.
Effect of Asahiklin AE3000 on Unstressed Plastics and Elastomers at Boiling Point.

At boiling for 3 days Weight change (%) Linear Swell (%)
Polypropylene <2.5 <1.0
Polystyrene <0.1 <0.1
Polymethyl methacrylate affected affected
ABS <0.1 <0.1
PTFE <2.5 <0.1
Fluoroelastomer >86 >24
Silicon Rubber <12.5 <2.5
EPDM <0.1 <0.1

 

Environmental Properties
Properties Asahiklin AE3000
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)1 None
Global Warming Potential (GWP)2 580
Flash Point None

 

1 CFC-11 = 1.0
2 CO2 = 1.0, 100yr ITH

Technical Details & Test Data

Comparison

Density vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000 - Comparison

 

Vapor Pressure vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000 - Comparison - 1

 

Viscosity vs. Temperature

ASAHIKLIN™ AE3000 - Comparison - 2

Safety & Health

Environmental Health and Safety

Please read the current product Material Safety Data Sheet (available through your AGCCA technical service representative) and the precautionary statement on the product package prior to use. Follow all applicable precautions and directions.

ASAHIKLIN AE3000 is nonflammable. The solvent is resistant to thermal breakdown and hydrolysis during storage and use. Recommended handling procedures are provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet, which is available from your AGCCA representative upon request.

Packaging & Availability

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