IceClear^® PGX

IceClear® PGX is a bio-based alternative to petroleum derived propylene glycol (PG) that can be used as a cost effective 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 can also be supplied in a food-grade material as IceClear® PGX-FG or with a corrosion inhibitor added for closed loop systems as IceClear® PGX-RI.

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:

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.

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.

Physical Properties

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Performance Comparison - Freezing Point of IceClear® PGX vs. Propylene Glycol