Biobased, Glycol Replacement for Anti-Freeze and Heat Transfer Fluids

• Biobased / BioPreferred
• NSF Registered (HT1)
• Lower BOD/COD
• No Glycols
• No Salts
• Readily Biodegradable
• Non-Toxic
• Designed for Environmentally Sensitive Applications

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

• Clear Liquid
• Mild/No Odor
• pH Neutral (7)
• Specific Gravity 1.15
• Freeze Point
• -34 °C (-30 °F)
• Viscosity 8.0 (@ 20C cSt)

IceClear PGX

Glycol Replacement

IceClear® PGX is a bio-based alternative to petroleum derived propylene glycol (PG) that can be used as a cost effective formulation substitute for PG in many commercial, industrial and agricultural applications, including the following:

• Heat Transfer Fluids
• Freeze Conditioners
• Coal and Ore Treatments
• Deicing Fluids
• Antifreeze/Coolant Formulations
• Hydraulic Fluids
• Dust Suppressants
• Frost Protectant for Agricultural Products (e.g. Fruits)

IceClear® PGX can be used as delivered or diluted to achieve required results. IceClear® PGX is NSF registered (HT1) which allows it to be used where there is possibility of incidental food contact. IceClear® PGX is also available with a multi-metal corrosion inhibitor added as IceClear® AF, both products are HT1 rated.

Derived from agricultural materials or bio-based processes, this environmentally friendly product is engineered to match the freezing point performance of conventional antifreeze products based on glycols (see Figure 1), but with the following advantages:

 

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

NSF Registered
This product is acceptable for use as a heat transfer fluid where there is possibility of incidental food contact (HT1).

Won’t Dry Out
Due to its viscous nature and hygroscopic character, IceClear® PGX will not dry out after initial application, making it effective for extended periods of time as an antifreeze and a dust suppressant.

Environmentally Friendly
IceClear® PGX is non-toxic, contains no salts, heavy metals or solvents, it is non-corrosive, fully biodegradable (with a lower BOD/COD than glycol), and it will not affect combustion processes. As part of the government's Federal Biobased Product Procurement Program (FB4P), LavFluid is a BioPreferred Product with a 100% biobased content as tested by ASTM D6866. IceClear® PGX is composed of natural ingredients based on abundant and renewable agricultural feedstock materials that are cost effective and readily available.

IceClear® PGX has been tested to OECD 310 with results showing it is "readily biodegradable" meaning that there is unequivocal evidence that IceClear® PGX is rapidly mineralized to inorganic components and biomass. IceClear® PGX also meets the definitions of "inherently biodegradable" and "ultimately biodegradable" meaning that there is a reasonable expectation that they will eventually be completely mineralized in aerobic environments.

Cost-effective
IceClear® PGX is formulated from complex carbohydrates derived from renewable resources and/or process side streams that facilitate cost-effective and not subject to the market swings of glycols.

Better Physical Properties
IceClear® PGX is more viscous than conventional antifreeze materials. As such, it adheres to particle surfaces and clings to transportation and conveying equipment with little run-off and settling. This prevents freezing, clumping and sticking, and keeps product moving freely.

 

1 Gallon	PGX-1c	$ 10.54	Quantity:
5 Gallon	PGX-5c	$ 52.15	Quantity:
55 Gallon	PGX-55c	$ 495.55	Quantity:

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