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DOWTHERM™ MX Heat Transfer Fluid
DOWTHERM™ MX is an alkylated aromatic heat transfer fluid designed as an alternative for hot oils in liquid-phase systems up to 620°F (327°C).
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Thermal Fluids
- Product: DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Thermal Fluids
- Industries: Adhesives | Facility Infrastructure | Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
DOWTHERM™ MX is a high-performance thermal fluid based on a mixture of alkylated aromatics for high-temperature, nonpressurized systems up to 620°F (327°C). DOWTHERM™ MX is designed as an alternative for hot oils in liquid-phase systems. DOWTHERM™ MX exhibits a high flash point and superior thermal stability compared to traditional hot oils.
Specifications
Temperature use range: −10°F to 625°F
Vapor pressure: 15.1
Specific heat: 0.351°F
Viscosity: 281.7
Density: 59.9 lb/ft3
Freezing point: −13°F (−25°C)
Flash point: 329°F (165°C)
Autoignition: 788°F (420°C)
Primary Chemistry: Mixture of alkylated aromatics
Features & Benefits
Low vapor pressure fluid
Excellent low-temperature pumpability
Thermal stability superior to hot oils 5 to 6 times more stable than hot oils
Designed for use in nonpressurized systems
Liquid-phase operation only
High flash point
Problems Solved
Ineffective hot oil thermal stability
Inferior thermal fluid properties at low temperatures
Variable heating control or performance
Applications
DOWTHERM™ MX can be used in a wide variety of high-temperature applications, including but not limited to the following:
Liquid natural gas processing
Offshore platforms
Heat recovery
Polystyrene manufacturing
Polyethylene manufacturing
Topping units
Asphalt production oil and gas boilers and refinery equipment
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- Facility Management
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- Hot Oil Heaters
- Hot Rollers
- Jacketed Reactors
- Mechanical Contractors
- Plastics Forming
- Polymer Blending Tanks
- Power Cogeneration
- Test Chambers
- Vaporizers
- Waste Heat Recovery
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