Cleaning solvent Vertrel X-Si

for silicone

Vertrel X-Si is a proprietary blend of Vertrel XF hydrofluorocarbon (2,3-dihydrodecafluoropentane) and hexamethyldisiloxane. It is ideally suited for use in medical applications as a solvent for cleaning or depositing silicone oilbased lubricants. It is also used as a swelling media for silicone rubber tubing. Vertrel X-Si has “zero” ozone-depletion potential and low global warming potential, and is exempted as a volatile organic compound (VOC). Vertrel X-Si is accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, as a substitute for ozone-depleting substances. It is an alternative to environmentally regulated fluids such as CFC-113, 1,1,1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA or methylchloroform), HCFC-141b, and hexane, a VOC. Vertrel X-Si can replace high global warming potential materials like perfluorocarbon (PFC) fluids in similar applications in the medical field. Physical properties of Vertrel X-Si are shown in the technical data tab. Process of Use For most applications using Vertrel X-Si, parts are immersed in the solvent at room temperature. Vertrel X-Si evaporates quickly, thus it is recommended that the vapor-to-air interface area be minimized and/or the solvent be cooled to promote efficient and effective use. Due to flammability characteristics, this product should be used in appropriately rated areas and equipment. If there is a need to use the solvent at higher temperatures, a flammable-rated, single sump vapor degreaser can be used. Vertrel X-Si is not an azeotrope, and should not be used in a two-sump vapor degreaser as components of the blend may separate.