20 years when stored sealed.
Compatible with common elastomers, hoses, metals, plastics, and sealants used in VPS tools.
Syensqo
Available by request.
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.
Entry-grade vapor phase soldering fluid for legacy Sn/Pb and lower-melt alloys where you don’t need to chase extreme peak temps. Delivers tight thermal control, clean processing, and inert-vapor protection without stressing components or budgets.
Vapor Phase Solder Reflow at ~200 °C (lead-free assemblies with lower peak requirements; prototyping to high-mix lines)
| Galden® LS200 | Galden® LS215 | Galden® LS230 | Galden® HS240 | Galden® HS260 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | -200°C | -215°C | -230°C | -240°C | -260°C |
| Density (25°C) | -1.79 g/cm3 | -1.80 g/cm3 | -1.82 g/cm3 | -1.82 g/cm3 | -1.83 g/cm3 |
| KINEMATIC VISCOSITY (25°C) | -2.5 cSt | -3.8 cSt | -4.4 cSt | -5.3 cSt | -7.0 cSt |
| Surface Tension | -19 dyn/cm | -20 dyn/cm | -20 dyn/cm | -20 dyn/cm | -20 dyn/cm |
| Vapor Pressure (25°C) | -21 Pa | -12 Pa | -3.4 Pa | -1 Pa | -1 Pa |
| Thermal Conductivity (25°C) | -0.070 W/m•K | -0.070 W/m•K | -0.070 W/m•K | -0.070 W/m•K | -0.070 W/m•K |
| Dielectric Constant | -2.10 | -2.10 | -2.10 | -2.10 | -2.10 |
| Volume Resistivity | -1x1015 Ω•cm | -1x1015 Ω•cm | -1x1015 Ω•cm | -1x1015 Ω•cm | -1x1015 Ω•cm |
Vapor Phase Solder Reflow (VPS) delivers uniform, oxide-free heating at a precise peak temperature set by the fluid’s boiling point, which virtually eliminates overheating and skewed thermal profiles seen in convection. It’s ideal for lead-free alloys and densely packed or high-mass assemblies, improving wetting and long-term reliability while enabling new applications in power, RF, and mission-critical electronics.
Galden® LS / HS is a line of fully fluorinated fluids specifically designed for the Vapor Phase Soldering process. Galden® VPS fluids are the industry standard because their stable, inert PFPE chemistry provides tight boiling points, excellent thermal transfer, zero residue, and long life with minimal top-up. They’re specified by virtually every VPS oven OEM and widely used across production and R&D lines, ensuring compatibility, predictable process windows, and reliable results.
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 |
