In this episode of the Splashcast, Project Manager Nolan Mackey sits down with Paul Rivers and Steve Pignato to talk about the history, science, and future of Standard Fluids’ products.

Key takeaways:

• Decades of experience – Paul and Steve each bring deep expertise from their years at 3M, where they helped develop sustainable chemistries like SF 1230 Fire Protection Fluid and advanced engineered fluids for immersion cooling.
• From perfluorocarbons to sustainability – Early products were highly effective but had long atmospheric lifetimes and high global warming potential. The team helped pioneer safer, low-GWP molecules that don’t bioaccumulate or contaminate groundwater.
• Engineering solutions – Initial challenges with C6 ketone in immersion cooling were solved with engineered systems, making it reliable for data centers, AI, and high-performance computing.
• Quality without compromise – Every batch is tested in an ISO 9001-certified lab, with Certificates of Analysis provided to customers and samples retained indefinitely for traceability.
• Prepared for the future – Standard Fluids is developing next-generation molecules for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare applications, while ensuring supply stability with multiple sources.

Quote of the episode:
“We’re not just setting the standard — we’re maintaining and raising it.”
🎥 Watch the full conversation above to hear how Standard Fluids rose from the ashes of 3M’s exit, and how this team is shaping the future of sustainable fluid technologies.