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Typical Properties OR

Paratherm OR®

Typical Properties*

Physical Properties

Feedstock Hydrotreated Natural hydrocarbon
Color  Transparent, Water-White
Taste & Odor None
Optimum Use Range 175°F to 550°F
(79°C to 288°C)
Maximum Recommended Film Temperature 600°F (316°C)
Flash Point (coc) ASTM D-92 350°F (177°C)
Fire Point (coc) ASTM D-92 395°F (202°C)
Atmospheric Boiling Point, 10% Fraction, ASTM D-1160  631°F (333°C)
Vapor Pressure, psia @ 500°F (260°C) 0.948
Pour Point ASTM D-97 -35°F (-37°C)
Specific Gravity, 60/60 ASTM D-1298 0.8863
Thermal Expansion** 0.0004/°F
0.0007/°C
Density @75°F (24°C)
ASTM D-4052
7.23 lb/gal
Viscosity @ 40°C  ASTM D-445 40.12 cSt
Average Molecular Weight ASTM D-2502 360
Total Acid Number (TAN)
ASTM D974
0.01
Heat of Vaporization, Calculated 93 BTU/lb
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength kV/cm (disk) ASTM D-877 >35
Dissipation Factor @ 25°C, 60 Hz ASTM D-924 0.0002

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