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DOWFROST™ HD 40%
40% Concentrate in Water, Yellow dyed, Industrial-Grade Inhibited Propylene Glycol (PG) Thermal Fluid for Heat Transfer Applications between -6°F and 325°F.
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: DOWFROST™ Glycol Thermal Fluids
- Product: DOWFROST™ Propylene Glycol Thermal Fluids
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Facility Infrastructure | Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Transportation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
DOWFROST™ HD 40% inhibited propylene glycol (PG) is a prediluted, ready-to-use thermal fluid for easy fill & operation in a range of heat transfer equipment. DOWFROST™ HD 40% is comprised of <60% water, 37.0% to 43.0% propylene glycol, and <5% corrosion inhibitors & proprietary additives.
DOWFROST™ HD 40% is dyed fluorescent yellow for easy identification for industrial applications and is engineered to exhibit greater stability at higher temperatures than regular DOWFROST™. DOWFROST™ HD 40% is particularly well suited for applications exposed to temperatures between -6°F and 325°F (-21°C and 162°C).
Specifications
Color: Fluorescent Yellow Dyed
Specific Gravity at (60/60°F): 1.053-1.063
pH of Solution (50% glycol): 9.5 – 10.5
Reserve Alkalinity – 15.0 ml
Composition (% by weight)
Propylene Glycol – 37.0 – 43.0
Inhibitors & Additives – 5.0
Water – 60.0
Features & Benefits
- Propylene glycol-based fluid (37-43%)
- Fluorescent yellow
- Excellent Corrosion Prevention & Protection
- Not USDA/FDA approved
- Enhanced Stability for Industrial Equipment
- Thermal Operating Range (-6°F and 325°F)
Problems Solved
Shortened Thermal Fluid Life or Excessive Fluid Consumption
Required Frequent Maintenance Intervals
System Rust and Corrosion, Including Copper
Applications
DOWFROST™ HD 40% is an ideal thermal fluid for a broad variety of heat transfer applications across a range of industries and applications. Including, but not limited to:
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Chill water & hydronic heating loops
Geothermal (ground source heat pumps)
Snow melt & Turf heating systems
Solar hot water heating
Fire water sprinkler systems
Refrigeration
Ice skating rinks
Cold storage, refrigerated warehouses & supermarkets (secondary loop)
Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
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- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Commercial Real Estate & Retail
- Facility Infrastructure
- Food & Beverage
- General Industrial
- Healthcare and Household
- Metal Processing & Fabrication
- Oil & Gas
- Textiles
- Wood Products
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