Heat Transfer Fluids

  Overview
Polypropylene glycols and nonionic surfactants feature low vapor pressure and high thermal conductivity, making them good heat transfer fluids. Some applications require the use of additives such as antioxidants and corrosion inhibitors to maintain product quality at higher temperatures.

In general, liquid products are used, for handling reasons. Water soluble fluids are commonly chosen for ease of cleaning, but non-water soluble products are also suitable.

Ventilation or exhaust systems may be needed to minimize vapor exposures. Consult the appropriate Safety Data Sheet for more information.

Products
The following products can be used in heat transfer fluids. Although each product has unique properties based on molecular weight and the monomer used, they all share some common properties.

Polypropylene Glycols (PPGs)	DOWFAX* Nonionic Surfactants
P400E	DOWFAX 63N10
P600E	DOWFAX 63N13
P1000E	DOWFAX 63N30
P1200E	DOWFAX 63N40
P2000E	DOWFAX 81N13
P4000E	DOWFAX 81N15
	DOWFAX 92N20
	DOWFAX 100N15

Also see UCON™ Fluids for heat transfer. Dow Performance Fluids offers DOWTHERM*, DOWCAL*, SYLTHERM** and UCARTHERM™ heat transfer fluids.

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**Trademark of The Dow Corning Corporation