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Paratherm CR®  HEAT
TRANSFER
FLUID
Predictable, Consistent, Efficient Performance

Typical Properties*

Physical Properties

Chemical Name Synthetic Hydrocarbon Blend
Appearance Water White Liquid
Odor Sweet Odor
Maximum recommended film temperature  550°F (288°C)
Maximimum rec'd operating temp - fired heaters Not Recommended
Maximimum rec'd operating temp - all others  425°F (218°C)
Minimum operating temperature 20 cPs (20 mPa-s)  -140°F (-96°C)
Minimum start-up temp 300 cPs (300 mPa-s)  -185°F (-121°C)
Viscosity @ 60°F/15.5°C sSt (mm2/sec) 1.1
Density @ 60°F/15.5°C lb/gal (kg/m3 ) 6.94 (831)
Flash Point closed cup ASTM D-56 >103°F (40°C)
Autoignition Temperature (max 10 sec ignition delay)
>430°F (221°C)
Vapor Pressure @ max operating temp psia (kPa)  18 (124)
Average volume expansion, %/100°F (100°C)
8.7 (15.7)
Average Molecular Weight 130
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage D1816-04 (kV, 0.1" gap) 36.11
Dielectric Constant (1KHz) D924-04
2.59
Dissipation Factor (1KHz) D924-04 0.00145
Volume Resistivity at 100V (Ω-cm) D257-07 8.3 X 1011
Heat of Combustion (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) 17,000 (39,400)
Heat of Vaporization (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) 148 (343)
Pour Point D97 <-193°F/-125°C

 * These are typical laboratory values, and are not guaranteed for all samples. 

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