Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Glycol Anti freeze

An important property of propylene glycol is its ability to lower the freezing point of water. This results in its use in the formulation of antifreeze mixtures. Propylene glycol is about 90% as efficient as ethylene glycol in antifreeze applications, but it is much less toxic. It is frequently used in applications where toxicity is a consideration.

Solutions of inhibited propylene glycol (propylene glycol containing a corrosion inhibitor) can replace salt and calcium chloride brines in air cooling systems where the corrosive effects of the coolant are important considerations. The nontoxic properties of propylene glycol are particularly advantageous. They permit its use as a coolant in the refrigeration systems of dairies, breweries and food processing plants where a leak in the system could cause the refrigerant to come into contact with the products.

Boiler Antifreeze is an all organic corrosion inhibited propylene glycol designed to protect boilers systems from corrosion.  The inhibitor will protect all common metals such as iron, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum, from corrosion while providing freeze protection.  Just dilute with water to your required freeze protection temperature. You can purchase the product in clear form or with a pink flourescene.