Product Specifications

DOWFROST™ inhibited propylene glycol (PG) is a best-in-class, food-grade thermal fluid for a wide range of heat transfer applications. DOWFROST™ is comprised of ~96% propylene glycol and 4% corrosion inhibitors to protect and extend equipment life.

All ingredients have been classified as GRAS (generally regarded as safe) by the FDA and are approved as direct food additives as well. DOWFROST™ is the industry standard thermal fluid for food processing applications.

DOWFROST™ 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.

DOWFROST™ is made from Dow PuraGuard™ Propylene Glycol USP/EP, monopropylene glycol for the highest quality and longest lasting performance.

 

Applications:

DOWFROST™ is the leading low-temp thermal fluid across several different 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, defrosting & turf heating systems
  • Solar hot water heating
  • Fire water sprinkler systems
  • Food processing
  • Chilling of dairy products & beverages
  • Cold Room Dehumidifying
  • Beer & wine (fermentation cooling)
  • Freezing of concentrated juices, meats, poultry & fish
  • Refrigeration
  • Ice skating rinks
  • Secondary heat transfer loops

More Information
SKU 16168153
Weight (kg) 220
Package Type Poly Drum
Colour Clear
Odour Characteristic
pH 9.5 - 10 @ 50 % @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Boiling Point 152 °C (306 °F) (1013 hPa)
Flash Point 104 °C (219 °F)
Evaporation Rate Estimated < 0.5
Upper Explosion Limit 12.5 %(V)
Lower Explosion Limit 2.6 %(V)
Vapour 2.2 mmHg
Relative Density 1.05 - 1.06 @ 20 °C (68 °F) Reference substance: (water = 1
Auto-ignition Temperature 371 °CAuto-flammability (for a component of this mixture)
Viscosity, Kinematic 43.4 mm2/s @ 20 °C (68 °F)
CAS 57-55-6, 7732-18-5

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