--- title: "3M™ Novec™ Line Discontinued: How to Prepare | Enviro Tech" description: "3M's Novec™ line is winding down. Learn what the discontinuation means for your cleaning process and how Enviro Tech International can help you plan a smooth transition." image: "https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg" --- #### [Let Enviro Tech Test Clean your Parts](https://envirotechint.com/let-enviro-tech-test-clean-your-parts/) September 18, 2026 No Comments Here at Enviro Tech International degreasing solvents are all that we do, and thus we understand the importance of a high quality standard for precision cleaning in the manufacturing process. We also understand that much thought goes in to deciding not just what products are selected for use in critical cleaning, but that the methods in which these products are to be used are equally important. 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[Selecting the Right TCE Alternative for Aerospace and Automotive Applications](https://envirotechint.com/tce-alternative-for-aerospace-and-automotive/) #### Navigating the End of 3M’s Novec™ Line: What It Means and How to Prepare **Overview** In December 2022, 3M announced its decision to exit the manufacturing of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including the widely used Novec™ product line. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the industrial and environmental landscape as 3M commits to phasing out PFAS production completely by the end of 2025. The implications are far-reaching, impacting a wide range of industries that have depended on Novec fluids for high-performance cleaning, thermal management, and fire suppression applications. This transition creates an immediate need for action among manufacturers who rely on these materials. **Key Dates and Deadlines** For organizations currently using Novec products, the most critical deadline is **March 31, 2025** — the final date to place new orders. After this date, 3M will no longer accept orders for Novec fluids, although limited fulfillment may continue through **December 31, 2025**, depending on inventory. **Affected Products** The discontinuation encompasses the full suite of Novec engineered fluids, including: - Novec 7100 Engineered Fluid - Novec 7200 Engineered Fluid - Novec 7300 Engineered Fluid - Novec 7500 Engineered Fluid - Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid - Novec 612 Engineered Fluid - Novec 649 Engineered Fluid - Novec 71DA/DE/IPA Engineered Fluid - Novec 72DA/DE Engineered Fluid - Novec 73DE Engineered Fluid **Replacement Tip:** For users of Novec 7100, 7200, and 7300, Enviro Tech International offers direct HFE-based replacements, such as the **ETI 7100, 7200, and 7300**, designed for full chemical and performance compatibility with existing systems—minimizing the need for equipment changes or requalification. **Industries Affected** The phase-out of Novec products will create ripple effects across sectors that have long relied on its unique properties: - **Aerospace**: Precision cleaning of flight-critical and sensitive hydraulic components. - **Electronics & Semiconductors**: Solvent cleaning, drying, and thermal management in cleanroom environments. - **Data Centers**: Use of Novec 1230 in clean agent fire suppression systems for mission-critical infrastructure. - **Medical Devices**: Residue-free cleaning and drying of sensitive instruments and implants. - **Defense**: High-reliability applications where thermal stability and dielectric properties are essential. **Next Steps** To stay ahead of the curve, organizations should: - **Identify and validate compatible replacements** that offer equal or superior performance. - *Start trials now with drop-in solutions like Enviro Tech’s* *ETI exact-molecule product line or similar-molecule replacements**.* - **Engage early with suppliers** to secure inventory and ensure continuity during the transition. - **Update safety and compliance documentation** to reflect new chemistries. - **Review equipment and system compatibility**. **Conclusion** The discontinuation of 3M’s Novec line represents a major industry inflection point. The last order date deadline has passed (**March 31, 2025)** and identifying a replacement for the discontinued chemistry is absolutely paramount for businesses wanting to avoid downtime. **Enviro Tech International** stands ready with both drop-in and next-generation solutions to help customers navigate this transition smoothly ensuring performance, safety, and environmental compliance well beyond 2025. *\***Formulated to include no PFAS by any current or anticipated definition domestically or internationally* ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/"},"author":{"name":"joey colando","@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/#/schema/person/d876b337c9de300a61c2f3949070df7f"},"headline":"Navigating the End of 3M’s Novec™ Line: What It Means and How to Prepare","datePublished":"2025-07-28T13:48:51+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-08T15:57:35+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/"},"wordCount":459,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#primaryimage","url":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/","url":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/","name":"Navigating the End of 3M’s Novec™ Line: What It Means and How to Prepare - Enviro Tech International, Inc.","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg","datePublished":"2025-07-28T13:48:51+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-08T15:57:35+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/navigating-the-end-of-3ms-novec-line-what-it-means-and-how-to-prepare/#primaryimage","url":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg","contentUrl":"https://origin-www.envirotechint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3d-illustration-model-of-serotonin-molecule-hormone-of-happiness.jpg","width":2000,"height":965,"caption":"3d illustration. 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