Using hydrofluoroether solvents to replace HCFC-141b, Part i
Govaerts, F.; Keane, D.D.
Medical Device Technology 12(8): 31-34
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 12938548 Document Number: 535673
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.