FYI #150

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Advantage recommends the use of Paratherm NF heat transfer fluid in hot oil temperature controllers.

Paratherm NF can be purchased directly from the Paratherm Corporations (1-800-222-3611), a local vendor or Advantage. Click here for the Paratherm web site.

Paratherm™ NF is an extreme purity food-grade heat transfer fluid engineered for high performance in closed-loop liquid phase heating systems to 630°F (357°C). Designed for extended service in demanding applications, Paratherm NF is the premiere heat transfer fluid for the food processing industry.

Operating Range : 24°F (-4°C) to 630°F (332°C)

Performance Features

  • Premium NSF HT-1 food grade heat transfer fluid
  • Kosher & Halal Certified
  • Best-in-class thermal stability
  • Non-fouling, ultra-pure formulation

Typical Industries

  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Chemical Processing
  • Extraction Sciences
  • Plastics, Polymers & Textiles
  • Alternative Energy & Emerging Technologies

Typical Properties

Product Chemistry
Hydrotreated White Oil
Appearance
Water-White Liquid
Odor
Nearly Odorless
Maximum Film Temperature
650°F (343°C)
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fired Heaters)
600°F (316°C)
Maximum Operating Temperature (Other Heaters)
630°F (332°C)
Minimum Operating Temperature, 20 cPs (20 mPa-s)
97°F (36°C)
Minimum Start-Up Temperature, 300 cPs (300 mPa-s)
24°F (-4°C)
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C (104°F)
20.5
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C (212°F)
3.8
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 316°C (600°F)
0.48
Density @ 60F/15.5C, lb/gal (kg/m3)
7.4 (880)
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point (ASTM D93)
> 300°F (>149°C)
Average Boiling Point (14.7 psia/101 kPa)
700°F (371°C)
Vapor Pressure @ Maximum Operating Temperature, psia (kPa)
5.6 (38)
% Volumetric Expansion Over Operating Range, per 100°F (°C)
6.0 (10.8)
Average Molecular Weight
330

These are typical laboratory values and do not represent a specification. Full engineering properties can be found at www.paratherm.com

For more information about Paratherm NF heat transfer fluid call the Advantage Sales Department at 317-887-0729.

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