DOWCAL™ N Heat Transfer Fluid

What is DOWCAL™ N Heat Transfer Fluid?

A propylene glycol-based fluid that is low in acute oral toxicity and widely used to depress freeze points in food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical, and in other applications. It features a specially formulated corrosion inhibitor package. Recommended operating temperature of this fluid ranges from -50°C to 120°C.

Uses

Cooling liquid
Fermentation cooling
Packaging of carbonated beverages
Refrigeration coil defrosting
Immersion Freezing of Wrapped Foods

Benefits

Low acute oral toxicity
All its ingredients are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as food additives
Approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
Compatible with commonly used elastomers
Long fluid life and low maintenance costs
Improved corrosion protection in hot and cold systems
Recommended use at minimum 30% concentration for corrosion protection

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DOWCAL™ inhibited glycol-based heat transfer fluids

DOWCAL™ fluids are used successfully in a wide range of applications, from renewable energy, HVAC systems and geothermal heat pumps, to chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing.

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Properties

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Maximum Operating Temperature in °F(°C)	250 (120)
Recommended Concentration	30 to 60 %

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Color	Colorless
Density	at 20°C 1.050 g/cm3
Fluid Base	Propylene Glycol
Freezing Point in °F(°C)	50% vol water -23.8 (-31)
pH	50% vol water 9.0 – 10.0
Reserve Alkalinity	(ml (0.1 N HCL)) 10.0

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DOWCAL™ N Heat Transfer Fluid

What is DOWCAL™ N Heat Transfer Fluid?

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