Learn more about trans-dichloroethylene (trans DCE)
3M™ Novec™ fluids offer precision cleaning solutions, including high solvency, non-flammable
products that are formulated with trans-dichloroethylene (trans DCE). Trans DCE is clearly
differentiated from traditional chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE),
perchloroethylene, and methylene chloride, on the basis of human health and environmental
properties. Unlike nPB and traditional chlorinated solvents, Novec fluids formulated with
trans DCE remain stable in use and do not need acid acceptance testing or stabilizer
maintenance.
This data sheet more fully details the human health, safety and environmental properties of
trans DCE and its hydrofluorether (HFE) azeotropes, providing a clear differentiation from
the traditional chlorinated solvents and the basis for incorporating this chemistry under the
Novec brand as safe, sustainable chemistry.
