If you rely on 3M Novec engineered fluids or Fluorinert electronic liquids in your manufacturing processes, finding a reliable Novec alternative is now essential. You have likely heard the news: 3M has discontinued its entire PFAS product line, including all Novec and Fluorinert fluids. Production ceased in late 2025, and remaining stock is rapidly depleting worldwide.
For manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand who depend on these fluids for vapour degreasing, heat transfer, thermal testing, and immersion cooling, this creates an urgent need to identify reliable alternatives before existing supplies run out.
This guide is your definitive Novec alternative resource. It explains what has changed, why it matters, and how Techspray Precision-V solvents provide a proven, high-performance replacement pathway.
In December 2022, 3M announced it would exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have come under increasing regulatory scrutiny globally due to environmental persistence concerns. Both Novec and Fluorinert product lines fall within this category.
This decision affects every industry that uses these fluids, from electronics manufacturing and semiconductor fabrication through to data centre cooling and aerospace testing. The discontinuation is permanent — 3M will not resume production, and no direct replacement has been offered.
Novec and Fluorinert fluids have been used extensively in precision manufacturing and testing environments. The key applications impacted include:
Techspray, a leading manufacturer of precision cleaning and specialty chemicals, has developed the Precision-V solvent range as the premier Novec alternative for manufacturers worldwide. These solvents are engineered to match or exceed the performance characteristics that made Novec and Fluorinert the industry standard.
The Precision-V range includes formulations for both vapour degreasing and heat transfer applications, with each variant offering a specific combination of boiling point, dielectric strength, solvency power, and chemical compatibility.
Techspray Precision-V vapour degreasing solvents (developed by Techspray) are designed for use in both open-top and closed-loop systems. They effectively remove flux residues, oils, greases, and particulates from manufactured components while offering low surface tension for thorough cleaning of complex geometries such as BGAs, QFNs, and fine-pitch connectors.
Key products include the PWR-4 Solvent range and Precision-V formulations with varying boiling points and azeotropic blends to match your specific cleaning requirements.
For thermal management applications, Techspray Precision-V heat transfer fluids deliver exceptional thermal conductivity with low toxicity and strong environmental compliance. These fluids are suitable for single-phase and two-phase immersion cooling, burn-in testing, thermal shock cycling, and environmental stress screening.
Each Precision-V variant offers a unique boiling point and dielectric profile, allowing engineers to select the optimal fluid for their application — whether cooling high-density computing infrastructure or conducting reliability testing on electronic assemblies.
Selecting the correct Novec alternative depends on your current fluid, your application, and your process parameters. Here are the key factors to consider:
Proftek is an authorised Australian distributor for the full Techspray Precision-V solvent range. We support manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand with:
With 3M production already ceased and global inventories of Novec and Fluorinert depleting rapidly, now is the time to secure your Novec alternative and plan your transition. Waiting until your current supply is exhausted risks production downtime and scrambled procurement.
For more information on available options, watch Techspray’s webinar on 3M Novec replacements.
Contact Proftek today to discuss your replacement requirements. We can recommend the right Techspray Precision-V solvent for your application, supply samples for evaluation, and ensure a smooth transition from your current 3M fluids.
Browse our full range of Techspray solvents or view vapour degreasing solvents and heat transfer fluids on our website.
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