{"product_id":"3m-fluorinert™-fc-40","title":"3M Fluorinert™ FC-40","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcontrol Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides product information for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert™ Electronic Liquid FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fully fluorinated, thermally stable liquid manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for industrial heat transfer and electronic testing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is a clear, colorless, electrically non-conductive fluid developed primarily for single-phase heat transfer applications in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Its liquid range of -57°C to 165°C makes it suitable for various applications involving etchers, ion implanters, testers, and other electronic equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer also identifies FC-40 for heat transfer applications in data centers, high-performance computing, power electronics, and aviation electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is primarily a single-compound liquid, which helps maintain its composition over time and minimize fluid loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Availability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3M Fluorinert FC-40 has been discontinued by 3M and is listed as no longer in stock or available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features of 3M Fluorinert FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Fluorinated Liquid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed for single-phase heat transfer and electronic testing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrically Non-Conductive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intended for industrial applications involving electronic equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Stability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resistant to thermal breakdown during typical use and storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Stability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Described as chemically stable by the manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNonflammable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reported as nonflammable, with no flash point identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Temperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -57°C to 165°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiling Point:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165°C at atmospheric pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour Point:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -57°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Density:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1855 kg\/m³.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinematic Viscosity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.2 cSt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Conductivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.065 W\/m·°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDielectric Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46 kV at a 0.1-inch gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOzone Depletion Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with most metals, plastics, and elastomers, according to 3M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications of 3M Fluorinert FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert FC-40 is intended for industrial heat transfer and electronic testing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Semiconductor Manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is designed for single-phase heat transfer applications in semiconductor manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet identifies equipment such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIon Implanters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Electronic Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is used as a testing fluid for electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet provides its electrical properties, including dielectric strength, dielectric constant, and electrical resistivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Industrial Heat Transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is intended for industrial heat transfer applications involving electronic and semiconductor equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Data Center Heat Transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer identifies data centers among the heat transfer applications of FC-40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. High-Performance Computing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is also listed for heat transfer applications involving high-performance computing systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Power Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet includes power electronics among its intended application areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Aviation Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is identified for heat transfer applications involving aviation electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Additional Applications Listed in the Product Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied product listing also identifies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Shock Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemiconductor Cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDielectric Baths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGross Leak Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin-Film Transistor (TFT) Manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese additional applications appear in the supplied product listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications of 3M Fluorinert FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following technical values are taken from the manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet dated September 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert FC-40 Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert Electronic Liquid FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear, Colorless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdorless (SDS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Molecular Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e650 g\/mol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiling Point at 1 atm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165°C (329°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-57°C (-70.6°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculated Critical Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e270°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculated Critical Pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.18 × 10⁶ Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVapor Pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e287 Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatent Heat of Vaporization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69 J\/g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Density\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1855 kg\/m³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinematic Viscosity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 cSt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolute Viscosity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.1 cP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Specific Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1100 J\/kg·°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Thermal Conductivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.065 W\/m·°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoefficient of Expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.0012 °C⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 dynes\/cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefractive Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOzone Depletion Potential (ODP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlash Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe values represent typical manufacturer-reported properties and should not be used for specification purposes. All values are reported at 25°C unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (Version 60.00), FC-40 contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfluoro Compounds, C5–18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86508-42-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% by weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Safety Data Sheet identifies the product for industrial use as an electronic testing fluid or heat transfer fluid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Properties of 3M Fluorinert FC-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet reports the following electrical properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDielectric Strength at 0.1-inch Gap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 kV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDielectric Constant at 1 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Resistivity (ASTM D-257)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.0 × 10¹⁵ Ohm·cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are typical values reported at 25°C unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Transfer Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet reports the following properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Specific Heat: 1100 J\/kg·°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Conductivity: 0.065 W\/m·°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid Density: 1855 kg\/m³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatent Heat of Vaporization: 69 J\/g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature-Dependent Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M provides equations for calculating specific heat, thermal conductivity, density, and vapor pressure at different temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Technical Data Sheet also contains a viscosity-versus-temperature graph showing how FC-40's viscosity changes across the indicated temperature range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet, 3M Fluorinert FC-40 is compatible with most metals, plastics, and elastomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is described as compatible with most metals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied Technical Data Sheet does not provide a detailed list of individual metal grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic and Elastomer Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer also identifies compatibility with most plastics and elastomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility should be evaluated for the specific materials and operating conditions of the intended application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Packaging Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied product listing displays the following packaging options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 lb \/ 5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44 lb \/ 20 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These packaging sizes are shown for reference only. The supplied product listing identifies FC-40 as discontinued and unavailable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life and Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert FC-40 has a manufacturer-reported shelf life of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 months from the date of manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when stored in its original packaging under the specified conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Storage Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage Temperature: 21°C (70°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelative Humidity: 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in the original packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese storage conditions are provided in the manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety and Handling Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the 3M Safety Data Sheet dated November 23, 2022, Fluorinert FC-40 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot classified as hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the manufacturer provides precautions for industrial handling, thermal exposure, and environmental protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid breathing thermal decomposition products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid releasing the fluid into the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not smoke while handling the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore work clothing separately from food and tobacco products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse suitable ventilation where overheating may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended exposure-control and protective-equipment requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Temperature Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Safety Data Sheet warns that extreme heat can cause thermal decomposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt temperatures above 200°C, possible decomposition products include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrogen Fluoride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfluoroisobutylene (PFIB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may also form during combustion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncompatible Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer identifies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely Divided Active Metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkali Metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkaline Earth Metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial Use Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC-40 is intended for industrial and occupational use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Safety Data Sheet identifies its recommended use as an electronics testing fluid or heat transfer fluid. It is not intended for use as a medical device or drug, or for consumer sale or use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer reports the following environmental characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOzone Depletion Potential (ODP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal Warming Potential (GWP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtmospheric Lifetime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. EPA VOC Status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot classified as a VOC under the description in the TDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied product listing reports a GWP greater than 5000, referencing IPCC 2007.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to 3M, FC-40 has a high global warming potential and long atmospheric lifetime. The manufacturer recommends minimizing emissions through conservation, recovery, recycling, and proper disposal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycling and Disposal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M recommends responsible disposal and recovery of used Fluorinert fluids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisposal Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow applicable local, regional, national, and international waste regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDispose of waste through a permitted industrial waste facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf incineration is used, the facility must be capable of handling halogenated materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid uncontrolled environmental release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet for handling waste and used containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer's Used Fluid Disposal Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe September 2019 Technical Data Sheet describes a 3M Used Fluid Disposal Program in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document states that the program was provided through Clean Harbors Environmental Services, with a minimum quantity of 30 gallons required for free pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis information reflects the historical document and does not confirm the program's current availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert FC-40 – Product Information at Econtrol Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcontrol Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides information and technical documentation assistance for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3M Fluorinert FC-40 Electronic Liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor product specifications, technical details, or inquiries about this discontinued fluid, contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcontrol Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3M Fluorinert FC-40 has been discontinued by 3M and is listed as unavailable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FC-40 is intended for industrial use. 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