Solvay/Syensqo Specialty
Polymers
Galden PFPE

High Performance Dielectric Test & Reliability, Vapor Phase Solder Reflow, Solvent and EV Fluids for the Semiconductor Industry

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SPECIALTY
ADVANCED
POLYMERS

Ideal Properties for a Wide Range of Operating Conditions

Solvay’s/Syensqo Galden® PFPE is a line of high-performance, inert, fluorinated fluids used for heat transfer and for various high-tech applications in the Electrical & Electronics and Semiconductors markets. These fluids offer good dielectric properties, exceptional chemical stability, and the capacity to operate at very low and very high temperatures in aggressive conditions.

Why Solvay/Syensqo Galden PFPE?

Solvay/Syensqo Galden PFPE Fluids offer a range of critical advantages, including:

High thermal stability
Broad range of operating temperatures
Good dielectric properties
Chemically inert
Compatible with metals, plastics and elastomers
No flash, fire or auto-ignition points
Safety (FM approved 6930)
NSF approved
Excellent electrical resistivity
Stable supply
Competitive price

Galden Electronic / Test Fluids are ideal for:

Gross/Fine Leak Detection Fluid
Thermal Shock Fluid
Liquid Burn-In Test Fluid
Lead Free & Vapor Phase Soldering Fluid

Galden Vapor Phase Soldering Fluids are ideal for:

Lead Free & Vapor Phase Soldering Applications

Galden PFPE Low Boilers are ideal for:

Insulation oil to prevent electric discharge to the atmosphere for a voltage resistance test (Galden SV80)
Cleaning of EE components (Galden SV55)

Ideal Replacement for 3M
Fluorinated Fluids

3M recently announced they are discontinuing production of all fluorinated fluids, including the following products and product lines:

Fluorinert™
Novec™
FC fluids (including FC40, FC80, FC72, FC7200, and FC84)

Read the Official Statement Here

Solvay/Syensqo specialty polymers are an ideal replacement for a wide range of applications that currently use 3M fluids, offering equal or better performance across specifications.

Contact SSI today for more information about which Solvay/Syensqo fluids will work best for your application.

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Test & Reliability Fluids

Units
SV55
DET
D02TS
D02
D03
D05

Galden Typical Properties

Boiling Point	C	55	81	165	175	203	230
Pour Point	C	–	-110	-97	-97	-85	-77
Density (25degC)	g/cm3	1.65	1.7	1.77	1.77	1.79	1.82
Kinematic Viscosity (25degC)	cSt	0.45	0.6	0.7	1.8	2.4	4.4
Dielectric Strength	kV (2.54mm)	40	40	40	40	40	40
Dielectric Constant	–	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
Average Molecular Weight	amu	–	430	750	760	870	1020

Typical Applications

Liquid Burn-in, Thermal Shock, Hermetic(Gross Leak), Electrical/High Voltage Testing

Vapor Phase Solder Reflow Fluids

Units
LS200
LS215
LS230
HS240
HS260

Galden Typical Properties

Boiling Point	C	200	215	230	240	260
Density (25degC)	g/cm3	1.79	1.8	1.82	1.82	1.83
Kinematic Viscosity (25degC)	cSt	2.5	3.8	4.4	5.3	7
Vapor Pressure	Pa	21	12	3.4	1	1
Specific Heat	J/KgdegC	973	973	973	973	973
Heat of Vap. at Boiling Point	J/g	63	63	63	63	63
Dielectric Strength	kV (2.54mm)	40	40	40	40	40
Dielectric Constant	–	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
Average Molecular Weight	amu	870	950	1020	1085	1210

Typical Applications

Vapor Phase Soldering (Condensation Soldering), Lead-Free Soldering

EV Fluids

Units
EV110
EV135

Galden Typical Properties

Boiling Point	С	110	135
Density (25degC)	g/cm3	1.71	1.72
Kinematic Viscosity (25degC)	cSt	0.77	1
Surface Tension	Dyne/cm	16	17
Heat of Vap. at Boiling Point	cal/g	16	16
Vapor Pressure at 20degC	torr	17	8
Solubility of Water	ppm	<10	<10
Flash Point	C	None	None
Fire Point	C	None	None
Autoignition Temp	C	None	None

Typical Applications

Electric Vehicle Cooling Systems and Cooling in EV Superchargers

Solvay/Syensqo: Leading the Way in Environmental Sustainability

Solvay/Syensqo is firmly committed to a more sustainable future and takes its responsibility for protecting the health and safety
of our colleagues, communities and the environment very
seriously.

To that end, Solvay/Syensqo continues to innovate at the leading edge of fluids technology to create cleaner, greener, and more
sustainable methods of producing the products that today’s advanced industries rely on.