FTS CHARPYCOOL - Fluid; Fluid Options and Selected Properties

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© SP Scientific 2012
Chapter
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Fluid
Selecting a fluid or fluid mixture for use in your FTS Systems CharpyCool™ is the
single most important decision to be made. Always select a fluid that is appropriate for
the temperature and/or temperature range at which you will operate your system.
Improperly selected fluid can result in damage to both your process and your
equipment.
Refer to the following table for a list of fluids that may be used with the FTS Systems
CharpyCool™.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING ANY FLUID PRODUCT, READ THE CURRENT PRODUCT
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND ANY PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ON THE
PRODUCT PACKAGE. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE PRECAUTIONS AND DIRECTIONS.
Fluid Options and Selected Properties
Fluid Temperature Range
(°C)
Flammability Toxicity Dielectric
3M™ Novec™ 7000
3
-120 to 30
None
Very Low
High
Methanol
-80 to 0
Medium
Low
Low
Glycol/Water 60/40
-30 to 60
Low
Low
Low
Glycol/Water/Methanol 60/30/10
-50 to 30
Low
Low
Low
Ethanol
-60 to 0
Medium
Medium
Low
Syltherm XLT (HT-30)
-60 to 200
Low
Very Low
High
Silicone 1.0
-55 to 200
Low
Very Low
High
Galden D02
-50 to 160
None
Very Low
Very High
D80
-65 to 70
None
Very Low
Very High
1.8
-40 to 100
None
Very Low
Very High
Fluorinert PF -5050
-80 to 20
None
Very Low
Very High
PF-5060
-75 to 65
None
Very Low
Very High
FC-77
-50 to 75
None
Very Low
Very High
FC-72
-80 to 35
None
Very Low
Very High
FC-40
-10 to 140
None
Very Low
Very High
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Before using this product, read the current product Material Safety Data Sheet and any precautionary statements on the
product package. Follow all applicable precautions and directions.