CHEMOLUBE® H

WATER-GLYCOL FIRE RESISTANT FLUIDS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHEMOLUBE H fluids are specially formulated, water-glycol based products designed
for industrial application. CHEMOLUBE H fluids at the suggested water dilution, will retain its
high degree of fire resistancy while protecting your system against wear, rusting, corrosion,
foaming and freezing. We recommend that the dilution water be distilled or de-ionized or good
steam condensate. The use of CHEMOLUBE H fluids involves no change in normal
equipment, design, or operating procedure.
CHEMOLUBE H is an inhibited glycol solution that has been extensively tested and
found to inhibit corrosion for all metals normally used in cooling, barrier seal, and hydraulic
systems.
CHEMOLUBE H fluids have excellent low-temperature operating properties and
eliminate the need for steam tracing to prevent freezing. CHEMOLUBE H eliminates the
freezing and plugging troubles caused by water which is usually present in the oil system as a
result of condensation or from other causes. CHEMOLUBE H is non-irritating to the skin and
is relatively non-toxic.
Aside from the normal, thorough cleaning of dirty systems during shut downs or new
start-ups, no conversion of equipment or change in procedures is required for the use of
CHEMOLUBE H fluids. Hytek can assist in the cleaning operation if needed.
Since CHEMOLUBE H can be delivered as a concentrate, it is less expensive than other
synthetic fire resistant fluids. CHEMOLUBE H lasts longer, with much less maintenance, and
does not have to be changed out as frequently as regular petroleum based oils, eliminating
disposal problems and costs. CHEMOLUBE H has been used in systems for over ten years
without being changed out, increasing reliability of the equipment and reducing operating costs.

FIRE RESISTANCE

The flash point and the fire point of a fluid are basically measurements of flammability.
The flash point is the minimum temperature at which sufficient liquid is vaporized to create a
mixture of vapor and air that will burn if ignited. It is thus the temperature at which a flash fire
occurs. The fire point is the minimum temperature at which vapor is generated at a rate
sufficient to sustain combustion. It is reported as the temperature at which the flame persists for
five seconds or more. The hot manifold test is designed to simulate conditions in the vicinity of
hot metal surfaces.
As evidenced by the above tests, our CHEMOLUBE H fluids exhibit complete fire
protection as long as enough water is present. If the water is allowed to boil off by prolonged
heating, the fire properties of glycol are obtained.

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 CHEMOLUBE® H
WATER-GLYCOL FLUIDS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
50% CONC. 60% CONC.
CONCENTRATE 50% WATER 40% WATER

Appearance Light Straw to Light Straw to Light Straw to

Amber Amber Amber

Specific Gravity 1.119 1.078 1.091

20/20°C
Density 9.3 9.0 9.1
lb/gal @ 20°C
Viscosity
200°F, centistokes 3.3 0.92 1.25
150°F, centistokes 6.2 1.3 2.0
100°F, centistokes 16.0 3.0
4.0
50°F, centistokes 64 8.2 12.5
0°F, centistokes 48 80
-20°F, centistokes 160 280

Pour Point °F Below -40 Below -60

pH (approx.) 9.45 9.45

Percent Water (approx.) 2 50 40

Reserve Alkalinity 19 10 12
ml o.1 N HCl/10 ml sample

Flash Point ,°F 290 None None

(Cleveland Open Cup)

Fire Point °F No Fire No Fire

(Cleveland Open Cup)

Hot Manifold Test No Flame No Flame

The a bove values are representative of current pro duction. So me are co ntrolled by ma nufacturing specifications,
while others are no t. All of them may vary within mod est ranges.

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 APPLICATIONS

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS:

CHEMOLUBE H hydraulic fluids are particularly advantageous where possibilities of

fires exist. These fluids are fire resistant and were originally designed specifically for the
operation of hydraulic systems. The development was in answer to a serious fire which occurred
when a coupling failed and allowed hydraulic oil at 200 PSI pressure to spray on a hot line. With
the development of higher pressure systems and the associated close tolerance of high speed
pumps, CHEMOLUBE H SPECIAL was developed in order to provide improved lubricity and
viscosity characteristics. Technical information giving you full details about fire resistant
CHEMOLUBE H SPECIAL hydraulic fluid can be obtained by contacting our office.

HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS:

CHEMOLUBE H heat transfer fluids are especially favorable in the low- temperature
range offering economy, efficient operation, minimum maintenance and precise temperature
control. The addition of 50 - 60% of water to CHEMOLUBE H reduces the freezing point
which creates an effective coolant for a wide variety of services, providing a superior heat
transfer media having marked advantages over mineral oils or synthetic type fire resistant fluids.
The CHEMOLUBE H fluids have excellent thermal and oxidation stability, plus minimal
tendency to sludge, carbonize and foul heat transfer surfaces, and they also have high thermal
conductivities.

BARRIER SEAL FLUID:

New federal, state and local regulations to reduce fugitive emissions from equipment in
petroleum refineries, chemical plants and natural gas processing plants are continually being
required. As a result, the seal manufacturers have developed dual mechanical face seals to
control emission from pumped products into the environment and to provide safety back-up
sealing. The barrier seal fluid which is circulated through a seal chamber between the dual seals
is an effective way to carry away both the frictional heat generated at the seal surfaces and the
heat generated by turbulence around the seals.
Extensive seal performance tests conducted by one of the major seal manufacturers
resulted in CHEMOLUBE H fluid being recommended as a barrier fluid. As a matter of fact,
the CHEMOLUBE H 50 fluid outperformed most of the other fluids tested. This is easy to
understand since the increased heat transfer capability of the CHEMOLUBE H fluids makes
them run cooler than regular petroleum products and other synthetics. Thus based on the
measured variables, seal face temperature, the temperature difference between the stationary
sealing face and the barrier fluid, as well as the post-test of wear of the seal faces,
CHEMOLUBE H fluids performed exceptionally well.

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 FLUID MAINTENANCE
We recommend that the CHEMOLUBE H concentrate be diluted with distilled or de-
ionized water resulting in a minimum of 50% CHEMOLUBE H in water solutions. In areas
with cold climates we recommend increasing the CHEMOLUBE H concentration to 60%.
Impure water containing minerals, salts, etc. will react with the inhibitors in the CHEMOLUBE
H and form solids. An indication that this is happening is a drop in pH and/or cloudiness in the
fluid. The specific gravity, pH and appearance of the CHEMOLUBE H/Water solution should
be checked routinely. The specific gravity provides a check on the water content in the system
which determines the freezing point as follows:

CHEMOLUBE H PROPERTIES
CHEMOLUBE H SP GR REFRACTIVE FREEZING POINT
VOLUME % @20°C INDEX (BRIX) °F °C
0 1.000 0 +32 0
10 1.016 8.75 +30 1.1
20 1.034 17.0 +24 -4.4
30 1.047 24.5 +15.8 -9
40 1.064 31.75 +3 -16.1
45 1.072 35.0 -6 -21
50 1.0785 38.25 -16 -26.7
51 1.080 39.0 -18.4 -28
52 1.081 39.5 -21.5 -29.7
53 1.0825 40.0 -25 -31.7
54 1.083 40.5 -28 -33.3
55 1.084 41.0 -31 -35.0
56 1.086 41.5 -35 -37.2
57 1.0875 42.0 -38 -38.9
58 1.089 43.0 -41 -40.5
59 1.090 43.5 -44 -42
60 1.0915 44.0 -47 -44
61 1.0922 44.5 -50.8 -46
62 1.0935 45.0 -54 -47.8
63 1.0943 45.5 -56.2 -49
64 1.0955 46.0 -58 -50
65 1.0965 46.5 -59.8 -51
70 1.101 -51.7 -46.5
80 1.1085 -34.6 -37
90 1.114 -18 -27.8
100 1.1187 +3 -16.1
Distilled or de-ionized water should be added if water content in the system drops below 35%.
The water content should not be allowed to remain above 50%, not only because of the
possibility of freezing in cold weather, but also to insure that adequate inhibitor content is present
in the system to protect your unit.

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 The appearance of CHEMOLUBE H fluids should remain clear and straw to amber in
color. During startup of a new unit or after converting your system to CHEMOLUBE H from
another type fluid, the monitoring should be scheduled more frequently than when normal
operation has been established. We recommend a frequent check for the first week of operation,
then weekly for one month and finally quarterly checks are adequate.
Because most failure is due to dirty or contaminated fluids caused by particulate
contamination, it is very important that a dirty system be properly cleaned before adding
CHEMOLUBE H fluid. During the initial period of operation, the filters should be checked
and cleaned or replaced as required. This is particularly true when using CHEMOLUBE H
fluids for the first time since the solvency action of CHEMOLUBE H will pick up any
impurities and keep them in suspension. Of course this will eventually result in an efficient,
clean system with a minimum of maintenance.
As a service to our customers, Hytek will test samples of the CHEMOLUBE H. We
will send you a complete technical service report and make any recommendations we feel are
necessary if the fluid does not meet our specifications.
Drums containing CHEMOLUBE H fluids should preferably be stored indoors and have
been stored for up to five years without showing any deterioration. We have not had any
occasion to store this fluid in drums for longer periods than five years, but CHEMOLUBE H
samples kept in glass appear to have unlimited shelf life.

COMPATIBILITY
CHEMOLUBE H fluids have been inhibited against corrosion of iron, steel, and copper
alloys and show excellent corrosion protection both in the liquid and vapor phase. Zinc,
cadmium, magnesium, lead and unanodized aluminum should be avoided.
CHEMOLUBE H fluids have less effect than regular oil on the various physical
properties such as tensile strength, elongation, hardness, and swelling of elastomeric sealing and
packing materials. This is readily understandable, because glycols are not miscible in oils and
greases or hydrocarbon polymers, and thus have little tendency to extract or dissolve the various
components of gasket materials. CHEMOLUBE H fluids are compatible with natural rubber,
SBR, neoprene, EPR, nitrile, butyl, viton, etc. Material like cork, leather, and untreated cotton or
cellulose which tend to soften, swell, or disintegrate in water should be avoided.
CHEMOLUBE H fluids are completely miscible with water but should not be mixed
with other types of fluids such as phosphate esters, petroleum oils or emulsions.
Since the solvent action of CHEMOLUBE H fluids will remove most paints, we do not
recommend painting the interior of a system or any part coming in touch with the hydraulic fluid.
If paints are desired, please consult with the paint manufacturer and our office to ascertain that a
compatible paint is being used.
Pipes can be assembled with any good grade of pipe compound. We particularly
recommend using teflon ribbon.

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 PRODUCT SAFETY
Experience in industry with CHEMOLUBE H fluids has not shown the existence of
health hazards with their use. With the exception of internal consumption, they are fluids of low
acute toxicity. Proper precautions should be used in handling the fluids. Contact with eyes and
prolonged or repeated skin contact should be avoided. Do not breathe vapors. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water immediately following
exposure.
Information on health effects and their management, and on any recommended safety
procedures, may be found in our Material Safety Data Sheets for CHEMOLUBE H products.
CHEMOLUBE H is not regulated by the Department of Transportation, therefore it does
not have DOT shipping names, hazard classifications, DOT warning labels or identification
numbers.

AVAILABILITY
CHEMOLUBE H fluids are available from Newark, DE in 55 gallon drums and also in
bulk.
Our personnel are available to offer assistance in the employment and operation with
CHEMOLUBE H fluids. For information, technical assistance, and placement of orders, please
contact our office.

HYTEK INDUSTRIES CORP

P.O. BOX 56
OCEANPORT, NJ 07757
TEL: 732-229-5730
FAX: 732-870-2325

We believe the information given is reliable. Since

conditions of use is beyond our control, we make no
warranties or representation, and all risks of use are
assumed by the user. Nothing herein shall be
construed as a recommendation for uses which
infringe upon patents or extending a license under any
patents.