3M™ Novec™ Engineered fluids can disperse a wide variety of coatings, including silicone, PTFE and heparin. These coatings can be successfully deposited on many different types of surfaces, including metals, plastics and elastomers.

3M™ Novec™ 7100 and Novec™ 7200 are most commonly used for silicone deposition.

Commonly required in a variety of medical applications, Novec fluids can offer a safe, effective solution.

Materials Substrates Applications
Lubricants Stainless Steel IV Needles
– Silicones Polycarbonate Catheters
– Fluorochemicals Silicone rubbers Blades
Heparins Foams Blood filters
PTFE Non-woven’s Tubing
Antifoams Metals Plungers
PVC Filters
Plastics Staples
Bags