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DOWFROST™ Food Safe Heat Transfer Fluid Overview

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Introduction to DOWFROST™ food grade

Having a food grade and low toxicity propylene glycol option, such as Dow's DOWFROST™ heat transfer fluid, is crucial for the food and beverage industry. Utilizing DOWFROST™ inhibited glycol eliminates not only fear of contamination in potential food contact applications, but also high oral toxicity concerns.

 

What is Dowfrost heat transfer fluid?

DOWFROST™ heat transfer fluid is the conventional inhibited propylene glycol fluid for closed loop systems and is used across many industries. All components have been certified by the FDA as GRAS (generally regarded as safe) and are approved for use in food-sensitive applications and is recognized as the industry standard thermal fluid for food & beverage processing facilities. In addition, DOWFROST™ contains advanced inhibitors for extended corrosion prevention and has an incredibly long fluid life.

 

Product Composition and Safety

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Food Grade Raw Materials

Dow's DOWFROST™ inhibited glycol uses the highest industry specified purity for propylene glycol of 99.8% or greater and is made from 100% food grade raw materials. Meaning all ingredients have been approved as direct food additives making it the go to approved fluid for the dairy, food processing, and beverage packaging industries.

 

Compliance with FDA CFR 21 and NSF Guidelines

In addition, Dow's DOWFROST™ glycol holds compliance with FDA CFR 21 and voluntary standards that promote public health, safety, sustainability assessment and the environment or NSF guidelines.

 

Environmental and Human Safety

DOWFROST™ glycol heat transfer fluid is the most recognized thermal fluid for food processing applications because it is made with the highest industry purity propylene glycol combined with long lasting, food safe, corrosion inhibitors. DOWFROST™ heat transfer fluid has low oral toxicity and because it is made with food grade material it exceeds environmental and human safety standards.

 

Applications of DOWFROST™

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In addition, Dow's DOWFROST™ glycol holds compliance with FDA CFR 21 and voluntary standards that promote public health, safety, sustainability assessment and the environment or NSF guidelines.

 

Food Processing Facilities

As Dow DOWFROST™ high performance inhibited propylene glycol is GRAS certified, it is ideal for various food application like, freezing of meats, poultry & fish, chilling dairy products, fermentation cooling of wine & beer, general purpose cold storage and other food processing facilities. DOWFROST™ Propylene glycol also decreases maintenance spend and downtime expenditure for food processing facilities, making it highly efficient and cost effective.
 

Other Industrial Uses where

DOWFROST™ propylene glycol is not only a performance powerhouse in the food an beverage industry, but this this heat transfer fluid can also be used in numerous industrial industries and applications like solar hot water heating, fire water sprinkler systems, Ice skating rinks, ground source heat pumps, and more.

 

Product Grades and Specifications

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Concentrations Available

DOWFROST™ glycol is available in many different concentrations like 30%, 35%, 40%, and 50% concentrate in water. Having multiple dilution blends allows for quick and easy system fills. Some inhibited glycol concentrations are also available in prediluted packages.

Packaging Options: Totes, Drums, Pails, bulk tankers
DOWFROST™ heat transfer fluid is readily available and stored in 9 warehouse locations throughout the US. In addition, DOWFROST™ glycol is offered in a few different package sizes, including 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums and, 265 gallon totes and bulk tankers.

 

Temperature Range: Freeze and Burst Protection

DOWFROST™ inhibited propylene glycol has a significant temperature range which allows for versatility in many types of applications. DOWFROST™ glycol exhibits effective heat transfer from −50°F to 250°F (−45°C to 120°C) and can offer freeze protection or burst protection down to −60°F. Dow heat transfer fluids also decrease equipment corrosion and maintain efficient flow rates and heat control.