3M(TM) Novec(TM) Phase-Out: Running Low on Stock? EnviroTech Europe Supply Direct Replacements

The 3M(TM) Novec(TM) phase-out is now in full effect, with 3M having officially discontinued its Novec(TM) Engineered Fluids in December 2025. For companies in electronics, aerospace, medical devices, and precision engineering, this has meant disrupted supply chains, rising costs, and a search for alternatives. EnviroTech Europe supplies ProSolv® Direct Replacements, including PFAS-free solvents and standard vapour degreasing solvents, designed to keep your precision cleaning processes running without disruption. If you haven't yet found a reliable long-term replacement, now is the time to resolve that.

The Novec(TM) Phase-Out: The Situation Today

Final orders for most 3M(TM) Novec(TM) grades closed on 31st March 2025, with supply ceasing entirely by 31st December 2025. Six months on, the impact is being felt across the industry:

• Remaining stocks have largely dried up, with availability now extremely limited.
• Prices for any remaining inventory have climbed sharply.
• Businesses still reliant on Novec(TM) processes face growing operational risk.

The phase-out is complete. The question now isn't whether to transition, it's how quickly you can do it well.

ProSolv® Direct Replacements - Engineered for a Seamless Switch

EnviroTech Europe developed this range specifically to meet this moment. Formulated as chemically precise, drop-in alternatives for all Novec(TM) grades, ProSolv® solvents are designed to slot into your existing processes without disruption:

• Performance parity - matching cleaning power, non-flammability, GWP and ODP profiles.
• No equipment changes required - fully compatible with existing vapour degreasing systems.
• Proven in transition - already adopted by companies across multiple sectors since the phase-out.

Future-Proof Your Process with PFAS-Free Solvents

For businesses using this transition as an opportunity to future-proof their processes, EnviroTech Europe offers ProSolv® 5408e, a nextgeneration, PFAS-free solvent that aligns with tightening global regulations and evolving sustainability commitments. It delivers zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of less than 1, without compromising on performance.

ProSolv® 5408e has been independently evaluated across a rigorous set of testing standards, including:

• Flash Point - ASTM D3828 and ASTM D93
• Flammable Limits - ASTM E918
• Stock Loss - ARP1755B
• IGA Intergranular attack
• Stress Corrosion of Titanium Alloys - ASTM F945-12
• Hydrogen Embrittlement - ASTM F519-17a

From First Assessment to Full Transition

EnviroTech Europe backs the ProSolv® Direct Replacements line with hands-on support to make your switch as smooth as possible, with free on-site assessments, cleaning trials, sample materials and technical consultations. Long-term supply stability is guaranteed through UK based manufacturing and a global distributor network.

Your Next Steps: Secure Supply, Minimise Risk

If the December deadline caught your business mid-transition or if you're still evaluating options, there's a clear path forward:

• Review your current Novec(TM) inventory.
• Contact EnviroTech Europe for an on-site assessment or to claim your free product trial.
• Evaluate ProSolv® matches - including standard and PFAS-Free blends.
• Run qualifying trials to confirm fit with your specific application.
• Switch to the appropriate ProSolv® alternative and enjoy a seamless change from 3MTM.
Your Partner Through the Transition

EnviroTech Europe's team is ready to assess your specific process, identify the right ProSolv® match, and get you moving forward with confidence.

ProSolv® Direct Replacements deliver performance-equivalent alternatives to 3M(TM) Novec(TM), backed by full technical support and long-term supply stability, so you can protect your precision-cleaning processes and secure your supply chain for the long term.

For more information, please visit:
www.envirotech-europe.com/3m-novec-replacements

EnviroTech Europe Ltd
Steward House, 14 Commercial Way,
Woking, Surrey GU21 6ET,
United Kingdom

EnviroTech Europe are specialists in metal, plastic and other substrate cleaning, pre-treatment and protection. We offer a range of approved products tailored to your industry, which are cost effective, energy efficient, safe for operators and the environment.

Our products are used in the following industries:
Automotive and Motorsport
Avionics and Aerospace
Electronics and Electrical
Farming and Agricultural
General Cleaning
Industrial and Manufacturing
Marine and Maritime
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Device Manufacturing
Military and Defence
Oxygen Cleaning
Power Generation
Railways and Transport

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