Technical Data | April 2019

3M Novec7500 Electronic fluorination solution Cas 297730-93-9

Introduction 
3M™ Novec™ 1700 Electronic Grade Coating is a single component fluorinated polymer diluted in 3M™ Novec™ 7100DL 
Engineered Fluid, a segregated hydrofluoroether solvent, providing a low viscosity, low surface tension coating solution. 
Designed for moisture and corrosion protection of printed circuit boards and electronic components, it dries to an ultrathin, 
transparent coating with excellent hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. It does not need curing and is easy to apply. 
Novec 1700 coating is nonflammable, non-ozone-depleting, low in toxicity, low in GWP, RoHS compliant and VOC exempt 
(per the U.S. EPA).

Construction

Table 1: Typical physical properties 
Not for specification purposes. All values @ 25°C (73.4°F) unless otherwise specified.

*The U.S. EPA defines a VOC as “any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates and 
ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions, except those designated by the EPA as having negligible photochemical 
reactivity.” This product is VOC exempt per the U.S. EPA.

Table 2: Typical physical properties 
Not for specification purposes. All values @ 25°C unless otherwise specified.

*Measured contact angles can vary based on the type of surface, surface roughness and the application method.

Features

• Designed for moisture and corrosion                • Helps protect against corrosive gases                           • Easy to apply – dries quickly without 
protection of printed circuit boards                        and vapors in addition to liquids                                          the need for post-application curing
and electronic components

• Low surface energy allows                                • The polymer can endure up to 175°C                              • Excellent surface wetting, especially    
lubricating oils, silicones,                                        (347°F) for 24 hours and maintain                                      under low standoff SMT components 
photoresist solutions, etc.                                       repellency
to bead and drain freely from 
coated surfaces                                                   • Essentially insoluble in solvents such                               • Allows solder-through repairability      
                                                                               as heptanes, toluene and water                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Non-flammable, non-ozone-depleting,      

• Helps provide repellency and                           • Adheres to a variety of materials                                             and low in toxicity

anti?wetting properties against liquids –                 (metals, glass, ceramics, polymers,                                       • Low in global warming potential       
water, hydrocarbons, silicones                              composites, laminates)                                                               (GWP), RoHS compliant and volatile organic
and photoresists                                                     • Thermally and electrically stable                                              compound (VOC) exempt  (per the U.S. EPA)
                                                                                with good dielectric properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Applications

Helps provide:                                                                                                           Can serve as:                                                                                                      

• Moisture, chemical and corrosion protection for printed                                          • Anti-migration coating for displays, spindle motors 
circuit boards and their components                                                                            or lubricated electronic parts
• An easy and cost-effective alternative to conformal                                                 • Anti-corrosion coating for a variety of materials  
coatings                                                                                                                      and components 
• Anti-wetting, anti-stiction, anti-migration and anti-corrosion 
properties in many diverse applications

*The U.S. EPA defines a VOC as “any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates and

ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions, except those designated by the EPA as having negligible photochemical

reactivity.” This product is VOC exempt per the U.S. EPA.

Application techniques 
Coating can be applied by spray, dip, brush or selectively deposited as per the safety and handling requirements stated 
in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Water should be kept out of coating bath as contact will interfere with coating deposition. 
Surfaces to be coated should be clean and dry before application. Masking may not be required for larger connector types, 
but testing is always suggested. The solvent will evaporate quickly, and the fluorinated polymer film will dry in minutes.

Safety, handling, storage and shelf life

To avoid thermal decomposition, the coating solution should not be heated above 150°C (302°F), and the dried fluorinated 
polymer should not be heated to temperatures above 225°C (437°F); which, in general, is lower than the onset of thermal 
degradation under TGA test conditions. See SDS for thermal degradation products. When stored under conditions of 
16-27°C (60-80°F) and less than 60% R.H. in the original, unopened container, the shelf life is certified for four years. Before 
using this product, please read the current product Safety Data Sheet (available through your 3M sales or technical service 
representative or at www.3M.com/Novec) and the precautionary statement on the product package. Follow all applicable 
precautions and directions. Always practice smart and safe industrial hygiene practices. Do not spray apply without proper 
ventilation and/or personal protective equipment (PPE).

Resources

For more information on 3M™ Novec™ products or to contact a 3M representative, visit 3M.com/Novec.