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Galden® DET

Galden® DET — Hermetic Seal Detector Fluid (type I & III)

Packaging:
5kg containers
250kg drums

20 years when stored sealed.

Covers elastomers, hoses, metals, plastics, and sealants.

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Sales & Service, Inc. (SSI) is the Exclusive NAFTA Sales & Distribution for Galden fluids used in Electronics Testing, Vapor Phase Solder Reflow, EV/charger cooling, and Data-Center immersion.

About Galden® DET

Galden® DET PFPE Electronic Reliability Testing Fluid

DET is a dedicated detector fluid tailored for gross leak testing in accordance with MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, and MIL-STD-202, providing reliable penetration of both fine and large defects. Its extreme inertness, cleanliness, and dielectric integrity underpin confident hermeticity verification for high-reliability microelectronics.

Galden® DET is an excellent replacement for 3M Novec FC-84, FC-72, and FC-77 fluids.

Primary Applications

Hermetic seal leak testing — Detector fluid
Type I (C1, C3) and Type III (E). Balanced low- and high-boiling components help reveal both small and large leaks while keeping parts residue-free.

Secondary Applications

High-Voltage / Hipot Soak & Flashover Screening
Very low viscosity, strong dielectric properties for room-to-moderate-temperature insulating baths.

Carrier Fluid for Penetrants (NDT / Liquid Penetrant Concepts)
Low surface tension promotes wetting into micro-discontinuities; low bp aids fast removal.

Trace-Residue Elimination & Inspection Rinse
Excellent for flushing and quick drying without residue.

Electronic & Semiconductor Manufacturing Adjunct Tests
Defined bp (~230 °C) enables property-based vapor/liquid steps in fixtures and lab protocols.

Chemical Processing & Aerospace Test Support (Property-Based Fit)
Inert, non-flammable liquid for sensitive test fixtures and reactive-media handling.

Galden® DET PFPE
Properties & Grade

Galden® Test Fluid Quick Grade-Selection Guide (from TDS data)

GALDEN® DET GALDEN® D02 GALDEN® D02TS GALDEN® D03 GALDEN® D05
Boiling Point -81°C -175°C -165°C -203°C -230°C
Pour Point -110°C -97°C -97°C -85°C -77°C
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY (25°C) -0.6 CST -1.8 CST -1.7 CST -2.4 CST -4.4 CST
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH -40KV -40KV -40KV -40KV -40KV
DIELECTRIC CONSTANT -2.1 -2.1 -2.1 -2.1 -2.1
VOLUME RESISTIVITY -5×10¹⁵ Ω·CM -5×10¹⁵ Ω·CM -5×10¹⁵ Ω·CM -5×10¹⁵ Ω·CM -5×10¹⁵ Ω·CM
Galden® PFPE

Product Line Details: Galden® PFPE

Galden® PFPE electronic fluids is a line of dielectric fluids with boiling points ranging from 55 °C to 270 °C. Their excellent dielectric properties, high chemical and thermal stability combined with their capacity to operate at very low as well as elevated temperatures make them ideal for electronic quality testing. Fluids non-reactivity, excellent dielectric properties, nontoxicity, non-flammability and non-solvent features make Galden® PFPE electronic fluids suitable for electronic reliability testing including thermal shock and hermetic seal testing.

3m novec replacement

3M Novec Replacement Chart

Looking to replace a discontinued 3M Fluorinated Fluid? Find the right match for your application below.

Application / Test Condition Typical 3M Fluid Recommendation Galden® Cross Reference
Gross Leak, Bubble Test, Indicator Fluid FC-40, FC-43 D02, D03
Gross Leak, Detector Fluid FC-84, FC-72 DET
Thermal Shock, Cold Bath, -65°C FC-77 det, d02ts
Thermal Shock, Hot Bath, +125°C FC-40, fc-43 d02, d03, d02ts
Thermal Shock, Hot Bath, +150°C FC-40, FC-43 D02, D03
Thermal Shock, Hot Bath, +200°C FC-70 d05
Thermal Shock, Single Fluid, 0 to +100°C FC-40, fc-43 d02, d03, d02ts
Thermal Shock, Single Fluid, -65 to +150°C n/a d02ts
Vapor Phase, Primary, 200°C n/a LS200
Vapor Phase, Primary, 210°C n/a LS210
Vapor Phase, Primary, 215°C FC-70, FC-5312 ls 215
Vapor Phase, Primary, 230°C N/A ls 230
Vapor Phase, Primary, 240°C N/A hs240
Vapor Phase, Primary, 260°C N/A hs260
liquid burn-in FC-40, fc-43 d02, d03, d02ts