Standard Fluids 5056™ Engineered Fluid: The Advanced Drop-in Solution for Immersion Cooling and Precision Cleaning
SF 5056™ Engineered Fluid
Standard Fluids 5056™ Engineered Fluid: The Next-Generation Legacy Product Replacement
SF 5056 fluid is a versatile, high-performance liquid designed for the modern demands of data center immersion cooling, specialized precision cleaning, and use as an additive to foam insulation. This clear, colorless, and odorless fluid provides exceptional thermal stability and is non-flammable.
Serving as an ideal drop-in replacement for legacy fluorinated products, like 3M™Performance Fluid, PF-5056, SF 5056 fluid helps manufacturers transition away from older chemistries with confidence. Its robust properties make it the choice for demanding sectors like semiconductor and medical device manufacturing, offering superior performance compared to alternatives.
Features and Benefits
SF 5056 fluid is engineered for maximum utility and worker safety across critical applications.
Non-Flammability
With no flash point, SF 5056 fluid is safe to use in environments where fire hazards are a concern.
Low Toxicity
Not classified as hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, ensuring a high margin of worker safety.
Superior Evaporation
A high vapor pressure of 250 mmHg and low viscosity of 0.9 centipoise make it ideal for rapid-drying applications.
Thermal Stability
Chemically stable under recommended storage conditions, ensuring reliable performance.
Materials Compatibility
Compatible with a wide range of materials and solvents.
Comprehensive Technical Specifications
SF 5056 fluid offers a robust set of physical properties that make it suitable for demanding industrial applications
Environmental and Safety Properties:
- Non-Flammable: No flash point or flammable limits detected.
- RCRA Status: Not regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA guidelines.
- VOC Content:
- Ozone Depletion Potention: 0
- Global Warming Potential and Atmospheric Lifetime (years): Although SF 5056 fluid is a perfluorocarbon with a high global warming potential, when used as a foam additive at low concentrations, the resulting direct climate impact is comparable to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blown foams. The increased insulation efficiency resulting from the smaller cell sizes created by the use of SF 5056 results in a favorable, indirect climate impact of the resulting foam.
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties:
- Physical state: Liquid
- Color: Colorless
- Specific Physical Form: Liquid
- Odor: Odorless
- Odor threshold: No Data Available
- PH: Not Applicable
- Melting point: Not Applicable
- Boiling Point: 50-60 °C
- Flash Point: No flash point
- Evaporation rate: > 1 Units not avail. or not appl. [Ref Std:BUOAC=1]
- Flammability (solid, gas): Not Applicable
- Flammable Limits(LEL): None detected
- Flammable Limits (UEL): None detected
- Vapor Pressure: 250 mmHg
- Vapor Density: 11 [@ 20°C] [Ref Std:AIR = 1]
- Density: 1.75 g/ml
- Specific Gravity: 1.75 [Ref Std:WATER = 1]
- Solubility in Water: Nil
- Solubility-non-water: No Data Available
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No Data Available
- Autoignition temperature: No Data Available
- Decomposition temperature: Not Applicable
- Viscosity: 0.9 centipoise
- Molecular weight: No Data Available
- Volatile Organic Compounds: Exempt
- Percent volatile: 100%
- VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: Exempt
Versatile Applications Across Industries
SF 5056 fluid is designed for use in a variety of critical applications, offering superior performance and enhanced safety.
- Foam Additive: Used as a high-performance foam additive, providing creduced cell size and thermal conductivity to closed-cell foams.
- Data Center Immersion Cooling: Ideal for direct immersion cooling applications, efficiently removing heat from high-density servers and electronics to enhance system reliability.
- Fluorinated Solvent for Fluorinated Materials: Effective as a fluorinated solvent for precision cleaning of delicate components.
Key Performance Characteristics and Advantages
SF 5056 fluid provides a balanced, cost-effective solution for your formulation and performance challenges.
- Optimized Evaporation Rate: Its high vapor pressure is a technical advantage, making it ideal for applications requiring rapid evaporation and high process throughput.
- Non-Flammable Safety: Ensures worker safety and regulatory compliance in critical processes.
- Excellent Materials Compatibility: Non-corrosive and non-conductive, leaving no residue after cleaning.
- Chemically Robust Alternative: SF 5056 fluid offers a reliable, chemically stable alternative to traditional solvents and legacy products.
Safety and Environmental Compliance
SF 5056 fluid is non-flammable and highly resistant to thermal breakdown and hydrolysis during storage and use.
- Non-Hazardous Classification: The material is not classified as hazardous and is not regulated for transport under U.S. DOT, IATA, or IMO regulations.
- Compliance: Ingredients comply with global chemical inventory obligations, including TSCA in the USA.
- Disposal: Disposal options may include incineration at a facility capable of handling halogenated materials. SF 5056 fluid is not regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA guidelines.
- Safety Precautions: Recommended handling procedures are provided in the Safety Data Sheet, emphasizing adequate ventilation and preventing contact with oxidizing agents.
For additional technical information and support regarding immersion cooling or precision solvent cleaning, contact Standard Fluids’ technical service team at 888-322-1248.
Frequently Asked Questions about SF 5056 fluid
SF 5056 fluid is a high-performance perfluoro compound engineered fluid designed as a non-flammable, low-toxicity solvent and heat transfer medium for industrial use.
Primary uses include data center immersion cooling, use as a foam blowing agent, and as a fluorinated solvent for precision cleaning.
Yes, SF 5056 fluid is chemically designed to be an ideal drop-in replacement for legacy fluorinated products such as 3M PF 5056. Companies can confidently make a seamless transition away from older chemistries with minimal process disruption.
Immersion cooling involves submerging electronic components directly into SF 5056 fluid, allowing direct and efficient heat transfer. This method enhances system reliability and reduces operational costs.