DOWTHERM™ MX
A heat transfer fluid containing a mixture of alkylated aromatics and designed for use as an alternative to hot oils in liquid phase heat transfer systems.,
- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Thermal Fluids
- Product: DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Thermal Fluids
- Industries: Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul; Facility Infrastructure; Adhesives
- Region: North America, EMEA
- Documents: SDS, TDS
Product Overview
DOWTHERM™ MX fluid can be used in non-pressurized systems up to temperatures of 620 °F (327 °C).
End Markets: Chemical & Petrochemical; Chemical & Petrochemical; Energy Generation & Utility; Energy Generation & Utility; Facility Construction & Management; Facility Infrastructure; General Industrial; Heavy Industry; Maintenance, Repair & Operations; Oil & Gas; Oil & Gas; Pulp & Paper
Applications
Used in LNG, Off shore Platforms, Heat recovery, Polystyrene, Polyethylene, Topping units, Asphalt, Refineries
Related Applications: Air Preheating; Automotive; Blow Molders; Boilers; Boilers; Chillers; Cooling Towers; Distillation Units; Facility Management; Heat Exchangers; Heat Transfer Skids; High Temp & Alloys; Hot Oil Heaters; Hot Rollers; Jacketed Reactors; Mechanical Contractors; Paper & Cardboard; Plastics Forming; Polymer Blending Tanks; Power Cogeneration; Test Chambers; Vaporizers; Waste Heat Recovery
Features & Benefits
Low vapor pressure fluid
Excellent Low temperature pumpability
Thermal stability superior to Hot Oils
5 to 6 times more stable
Designed for use in non-pressurized systems
Liquid phase operation only
Has a high flash point
Product Specifications
Temperature: -10 to 625°F
Vapor Pressure: 15.1
Specific Heat: 0.351°F
Viscosity: 281.7
Density: 61.9
Freezing Point: -13°F
Flash Point: 329°F
Autoignition: 788°F
Primary Chemistry: mixture of alkylated aromatics
Chemistry: Alkylated Aromatics; Alkylated Aromatics
Functions: Heat Transfer Fluid; Heat Transfer Fluid
Related Products
DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Thermal Fluids
Dow Chemical produces seven unique DOWTHERM™ Synthetic Organic Fluids each with unique characteristics that offer exceptional thermal stability, longer fluid life and optimum operating economics. All DOWTHERM™ fluids feature vapor pressures lower than steam and can translate into more efficient heat transfer.
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