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WINTREX®
Ethylene Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid
DESCRIPTION
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid is an inhibited ethylene glycol designed for use in hydronic systems. The inhibitor system is designed to protect metals commonly found in residential and commercial installations such as brass, copper, solder, steel, and cast iron. The WINTREX® formula also includes a fluorescent dye, for leak detection, and an anti-foam to minimize foaming during service.
The effectiveness of WINTREX® heat transfer fluid in preventing corrosion has been proven both in use and in extensive laboratory testing. Using WINTREX® in place of brine solutions or uninhibited glycol/water solutions lowers maintenance costs and improves heat transfer efficiency.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Color | Flourescent Yellow | |
| Density, 60°F, lb/gal | 9.40 | |
| Flash Point, TOC, °F | 2500 | |
| pH, 33.33 volume | 9.50 | |
| Specific Gravity, 60/60°F | 1.126 | |
| Reserve Alkalinity | 12.0 | |
| Freeze Protection, °F | ||
| 20% aqueous solution | +14 | |
| 30% aqueous solution | +3 | |
| 40% aqueous solution | -12 | |
| 50% aqueous solution | -34 | |
APPLICATIONS
Line Heaters
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid is recommended for use in line
heaters. A line heater circulates a heated fluid around a pipe to raise
the temperature of the pipe contents in order to control reactions or ease
pumping operations.
Snow-Melting and Refrigeration Systems
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid is recommended for snow-melting
systems for loading ramps, walkways, highways, and airfield runways, and
as a coolant in ice rinks and air conditioning systems.
Combination Heating and Cooling Systems
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid is recommended in combination
heating and cooling systems for large buildings. The excellent corrosion
protection afforded by WINTREX® heat transfer fluid prolongs
the life of the piping in these systems. WINTREX® heat
transfer fluid is also excellent for solar energy collection systems.
Thermal Energy Storage Systems
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid is recommended for use
in all thermal energy storage systems. The specially formulated inhibitor
package is designed to protect common system metals from corrosion at
glycol concentrations as low as 20%. For glycol level of less than 20% ask
for WINTREX® HD.
Quality Statement
WINTREX® heat transfer fluid will provide the user a minimum of ten years corrosion and freeze protection when used in conjunction with water of good quality, is the sole product in a properly designed, clean, closed and leakfree system and recommended maintenance is implemented based upon testing performed by Houghton Chemical Corporation or a laboratory of our choosing once a year.
CAUTION: WINTREX® heat transfer fluid must not be used where contact with food or potable water is possible. SAFE-T-THERM® heat transfer fluid is available for applications where contact with food or potable water is possible.
WINTREX® and SAFE-T-THERM® are registered
trademarks of Houghton Chemical Corporation