Safety Information
A comprehensive guide to using, handling, storing, and disposing of heat transfer fluids safely.
A repository for links to safety data on Paratherm heat transfer fluids, as well as links to other pertinent safety-related resources.
CONTENTS
- MSDS
- CERTIFICATIONS
- TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS
- TIP SHEETS
- ARTICLES
- PRODUCT SAFETY RESOURCES
- INDUSTRY RESOURCES
- ENGINEERING RESOURCES
MSDS
Paratherm NF® MSDS High-Temperature, Non-Fouling Fluid
Paratherm HE® MSDS High-Temperature, High Flash Point Fluid
Paratherm HR™ MSDS High-Temperature, Synthetic/Aromatic Fluid
Paratherm OR® MSDS High-Temperature, Oxidation-Resistant Fluid
Paratherm MR® MSDS Mid-Temperature-Range Fluid
Paratherm LR™ MSDS Low-Temperature Fluid
Paratherm GLT™ MSDS, Low-Temp Start-up, Synthetic/Aromatic Fluid
Paratherm CR™ MSDS Ultra-Cold Cryogenic Transfer Fluid
Paratherm LC™ System Cleaner MSDS
Paratherm SC™ System Cleaner MSDS
Paratherm AC™ System Cleaner MSDS
FLUID CERTIFICATIONS
Below are links to government and private agency certifications for Paratherm products
NSF — Paratherm NF
NSF — Paratherm HE
NSF — Paratherm MG
NSF — Paratherm LR
CFIA (Canada)— Paratherm NF
MAF – New Zealand— Paratherm NF
Orthodox Union (Kosher)— Paratherm NF
US Coast Guard Paratherm— Paratherm HE
TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS
Paratherm Engineers have authored a series of technical data sheets covering specific safety issues:
Fire Prevention in Thermal Oil Systems
Significance of Flash And Fire Points in Heat Transfer Fluids
Comparison: Thermal Fluid vs. Steam
Water in Thermal Oil Systems
TIP SHEETS
Short, monthly email series, sometimes covering specific safety issues.
Minimizing Thermal Fluid Leaks
Detecting Thermal Fluid Leaks
Detecting Water in The System
Removing Water From The System
Preventing Water in The System
How to Drain Charge, and Re-Start Thermal Oil Systems More Efficiently
Regular Fluid Analysis
Tuning Your System
How To Turn Your Thermal Oil System into a Fire-Free Zone
Proper System Shutdown
Proper System Startup
ARTICLES
Preventing Fires in Thermal Oil Heat Transfer Systems
How to Build a Reliable, Practically Leak-Free Thermal Fluid System
Little Leaks Can Cause Big Problems
Preventing Fires in Thermal Oil Heat-Transfer Systems
Don’t Overlook Mineral Oils
PRODUCT SAFETY RESOURCES
Environment, Health and Safety Online
MSDS Exchange
MSDS Search
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Chemical Industry, chemindustry.com
American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air Conditioning (ASHRAE)
Plastics News
North American Die Casting Association Site
Food Engineering Magazine
Process Heating Magazine
Meat & Poultry Equipment and Supplies
Industrial Process Products & Technology
ENGINEERING RESOURCES
Efunda engineering fundamentals
Eng-Tips engineering tips
The Thermal Connection – Thermal Resource Center
The McNally Institute—Sealing Hot Oil