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.
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 |





















