Fomblin® YVAC 06/6

Offers an extended range of Fomblin® perfluoropolyether oils for use in rotary vacuum pumps. Fomblin® YVAC 06/6 is recommended for Edwards oil sealed rotary pumps and are practically a direct replacement for mineral oil in terms of viscosity and vapour pressure.

Features and Benefits

  • Fomblin® perfluoropolyether oils for use in rotary vacuum pumps.
  • Fomblin® YVAC 06/6 is recommended for Edwards oil sealed rotary pumps and are practically a direct replacement for mineral oil in terms of viscosity and vapour pressure.

Applications

  • Semiconductors
  • Chemical pumping
  • Oxygen pumping
  • Radioactive
  • Metallisation
Technical data  
Vapour pressure mbar:  
20°C 4 x 10-6
100°C 5 x 10-3
Molecular weight 1900
Specific gravity at 15°C 1.88
Viscosity cSt:  
at 20°C 64
at 40°C 25
Pour point °C -50
Flash point °C none*
Auto ignition point °C none*
Sulphur content % mass/mass 0


* WARNING - Perfluoropolyether is a fluorinated compound which will give off toxic vapours if exposed to temperatures above 280°C. The fluid should not be exposed to naked flames and smoking should be prohibited in the working area.