Using hydrofluoroether solvents to replace HCFC-141b, Part I.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon solvents have been used for a variety of applications, including silicone deposition, precision cleaning, drying and tube swelling. Their use in these applications is banned in Europe from the end of 2001. Part I of this article explores the technical merits of replacement solvents, with particular reference to hydrofluoroethers.
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D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons / Q000737:chemistry; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000737:chemistry*; D004987:Ethers / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D006845:Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry*
D017402:Chlorofluorocarbons; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004987:Ethers; D006845:Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated; D012997:Solvents