Coolant Selection Chart
Coolant |
Type |
Appearance Color |
Usable Temp Range (°F) |
Specific Heat (Btu/lb/°F) @100°F |
Specific Gravity @100°F |
Viscosity CS/SSU @100°F |
K for P=F×ΔT×K& @100°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water |
- |
Clear |
35 to 212 |
0.997 |
0.9931 |
.7/6 |
146 |
Air 1 |
- |
- |
- |
0.240 |
0.075 2 |
- |
0.316 |
Ethylene Glycol 40% Water 60% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
0 to 220 |
0.855 |
1.042 |
1.8/32 |
131 |
Ethylene Glycol 50% Water 50% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
-30 to 225 |
0.82 |
1.055 |
2.2/33.5 |
127 |
Ethylene Glycol 60% Water 40% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
-66 to 235 |
0.76 |
1.066 |
3.0/36 |
119 |
Propylene Glycol 40% Water 60% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
10 to 206 |
0.92 |
1.021 |
2.3/33.5 |
138 |
Propylene Glycol 50% Water 50% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
-25 to 210 |
0.862 |
1.027 |
3.2/36.8 |
130 |
Propylene Glycol 60% Water 40% |
4 |
Clear 5 |
-50 to 217 |
0.825 |
1.03 |
4.5/41 |
125 |
PAO |
Poly-alphaolefin |
Clear |
-55 to 265 |
0.54 |
0.783 |
5.4/43 |
62 |
Coolanol 20R |
Silicate Ester |
Clear |
-100 to 300 |
0.465 |
0.88 |
2.1/33 |
60 |
Coolanol 25R |
Silicate Ester |
Clear |
-60 to 300 |
0.45 |
0.882 |
4.8/41 |
58 |
Coolanol 35R |
Silicate Ester |
Clear |
-30 to 400 |
0.465 |
0.875 |
7.5/51 |
60 |
DC-200 3 |
Dimethyl Silicon Fluid |
Clear |
-90 to 390 |
0.41 |
0.872 |
2.0/32.6 |
53 |
Dowtherm J |
Aromatic Oil |
Clear |
-70 to 358 |
0.45 |
0.85 |
.6/6 |
56 |
Dowtherm G |
Aromatic Oil |
Amber |
40 to 575 |
0.387 |
1.09 |
8.19/53 |
62 |
Diala AX 7 Univolt 33 |
Mineral Oil (Transformer) |
Amber |
30 to 310 |
0.44 |
0.874 |
10.2/60 |
57 |
Marcol 87 (CS) |
Mineral Oil (White Oil) |
Clear |
30 to 310 |
0.44 |
0.84 |
16.8/84 |
54 |
MIL-H-5606 |
Mineral Oil (Hydraulic) |
Red |
30 to 475 |
0.44 |
0.85 |
13.3/70 |
55 |
Fluorinert FC75/FC77/FC104 |
Fluoro-Carbon |
Clear |
-120 to 210 |
0.25 |
1.75 |
.63/6 |
64 |
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All Data Is Approximate - Not Responsible For Errors Or Omissions.
All properties at 100°F unless otherwise noted. 1 Values given at sea level, 70°F. 2 Density in lb/ft³. 3 DC-200 is a brand name covering a family of coolants of various viscosities. Properties are those of a light grade: 2 centistokes at 25°C (77°F). 4 Special inhibitors may be required. Consult factory. 5 Commercial anti-freeze may be colored. 6 Below range of scale. 7 Values given at 60° F. |
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