Introduction

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Novec

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1700 Electronic Grade Coating is a clear, low viscosity, low surface tension solution of a ﬂuorochemical

acrylic polymer carried in a hydroﬂuoroether solvent. Designed for moisture and corrosion protection of printed circuit

boards and electronic components, it dries to a thin, transparent, ﬁlm with excellent hydrophobic and oleophobic

properties. It is easy to apply, does not need post-curing, is removable and repairable. It is non-ﬂammable, low in

toxicity, non-ozone depleting and RoHS compliant.

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Novec

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1700 Electronic Grade Coating

Product Information

Features

• Easy application and processing –

dries in seconds without the need

for thermal post-curing

• Requires little or no masking

• Is easily removed for rework & repair

• Allows solder-through repairability

• Contains no volatile organic

compounds (VOCs) and has low

global warming potential

• Is thermally and electrically stable

with excellent dielectric properties

• Can be applied to metals, glass or

epoxy laminates

• Provides excellent repellency, anti-

wetting and anti-sticking properties

against liquids – water, hydrocarbons,

silicones, and photoresists

• Is insoluble in solvents such as

heptane, toluene & water

• The polymer can endure up to 175°C

for prolonged periods and maintain

good repellency

• Has low surface energy which allows

lubricating oils, silicones, photoresist

solutions, etc. to bead and drain freely

from coated surfaces

• Has excellent surface wetting

including under low proﬁle

components

Property Coating Solution

Appearance Clear, colorless to light-colored liquid solution

Solids 2 wt% ﬂuoropolymer

Solvent

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Novec

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7100DL Engineered Fluid

Speciﬁc Gravity 1.5

Boiling Point of Solvent 61°C (142°F)

Flash Point None

Environmental

Low in toxicity, non-ozone depleting, non-ﬂammable,

VOC exempt (US EPA), RoHS compliant, contains no chlorine or bromine

System One Part

Property Fluoropolymer Coating

Appearance Transparent, colorless

Coating Thickness 0.1-1.0 microns (depending on application method)

Solvent and Chemical Resistance Yes

(glass transition temperature) 44.5°C

Thermal Stability of Dry Film Repellent to chlorinated silicone oil after 24 hours at 175°C

Contact Angles (static, dip coated/dried on glass substrate) 105° (water), 65° (hexadecane)

Refractive Index 1.39

Shelf Life Four years from date of manufacture in unopened container

Solder-Through Repairability Yes

Nonﬂammability Meets UL 94 V-0

Dielectric Constant @30% RH 3.1 (@1 kHz)

Dissipation Factor @30% RH 0.0089 (@1 kHz)

Dielectric Breakdown Strength @35% RH 1000 V/mil

Typical Physical Properties

Solids Solvent Color Container Size

2.0 wt% ﬂuoropolymer 3M

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Novec

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7100DL Engineered ﬂuid Clear 3.5 gal (40 lb/18.1 kg), 1 gal (12 lb/5.4 kg)

Construction

Not for

speciﬁcation

purposes. All

values @ 25°C

unless otherwise

speciﬁed.

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Novec

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1700 Electronic Grade Coating

Please recycle. Printed in USA.

Issued: 6/11 7959HB

60-5002-0521-0

3M and Novec are trademarks of 3M Company.

Used under license by 3M subsidiaries and afﬁliates.

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many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including conditions under which the product is used and the

time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the

user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is ﬁt for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.

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incidental, or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

The Novec brand is the hallmark for a variety of proprietary 3M products. Although each has its own unique formula and performance properties, all

Novec products are designed in common to address the need for safe, effective, sustainable solutions in industry-speciﬁc applications. These include

precision and electronics cleaning, heat transfer, ﬁre protection, lubricant deposition and several specialty chemical applications.

The 3M

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Brand Family

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Novec

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Engineered Fluids 3M

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Novec

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Aerosol Cleaners 3M

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Novec

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1230 Fire Protection Fluid 3M

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Electronic Grade Coatings 3M

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Electronic Surfactants

United States

3M Electronics Markets

Materials Division

800 810 8513

China

3M China Ltd.

86 21 6275 3535

Europe

3M Belgium N.V.

32 3 250 7521

Japan

Sumitomo 3M Limited

813 3709 8250

Korea

3M Korea Limited

82 2 3771 4114

Singapore

3M Singapore Pte. Ltd.

65 64508888

Taiwan

3M Taiwan Ltd.

866 2 2704 9011

Electronics Markets Materials Division

3M Center, Building 224-3N-11

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

www.3M.com/novec

1-800-810-8513

Application Ideas

• Provides excellent moisture, chemical and corrosion

protection to printed circuit boards and their

components

• Is an easy and cost effective alternative to

conformal coatings

• Can be used as a sacriﬁcial surface treatment that can

be selectively removed with Novec Engineered Fluids

• Can serve as

– an anti-stiction coating for liquid crystal displays,

micromotors or MEMS (Micro Electronic Mechanical

Systems) components

– an anti-migration coating for displays, spindle motors

or lubricated electronic parts or

– an anti-corrosion coating for a variety of materials and

components

Application Techniques

Can be dipped, sprayed or selectively deposited. Water should be kept out of coating bath as contact will interfere with

coating deposition. Surfaces to be coated should be clean and dried before application. Masking may not be required for

many connector types – but testing is suggested. The solvent will evaporate quickly and the ﬂuoropolymer ﬁlm will dry

in minutes.

Application Options Dipping (preferred), spray, syringe dispense

Dilution

Can be diluted with 3M

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Novec

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7100DL Engineered Fluid

Drying/Curing Dries at room temperature; can be handled in under two minutes

Removability Removable with Novec 7100 DL Engineered Fluid

Safety, Handling, Storage, Shelf Life

To avoid thermal decomposition, the coating solution should not be heated above 150°C (302°F) and the dried

ﬂuoropolymer ﬁlm should not be heated to temperatures above 250°C (482°F). 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 Material 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.

For Additional Information

To request additional product information or sales assistance, contact 3M Customer Service at one of the numbers below

or visit www.3M.com/Novec. For other 3M global ofﬁces or information on other 3M products for electronics, visit our

web site at 3M.com/electronics.