1 | Engineered Fluids - Material Compatibility Guide | ||||||||||
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2 | Updated: 20240326ds | © 2017-2024 Engineered Fluids, Inc., All Rights Reserved | Registered names are the property of their respective owners | |||||||||
3 | Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing) Materials | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
4 | eSun PLA+ (polylactic acid) | Stereolithography /Fused Deposition | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Slight discoloration of Somos material after 60 days at 85C, no other negative impacts noted. | ||
5 | Somos Taurus®, DSM Additive Manufacturing. | Stereolithography | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Slight discoloration of Somos material after 60 days at 85C, no other negative impacts noted. | ||
6 | ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | Fused Deposition Modelling | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
7 | PLA (Polylactid Acid) | Fused Deposition Modelling | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | |||
8 | ABS-like | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
9 | DM 8530 | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
10 | DM 9895 | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
11 | Durus White | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
12 | Grey Pro | Photopolymer Resin | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | <1% fluid absorption weight gain in 24 hours | ||
13 | TangoBlack | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
14 | Vero Black | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
15 | Vero White | PolyJet / PolyJetMatrix | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | |||
16 | Adhesives, Thread Sealing & Potting Compounds | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
17 | 2-Part Epoxies (General) | Sealant / Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | All 2-part epoxies that we have tested have performed very well with our coolants. There are literally 100's of different types of epoxies from different manufacturures, so we alwasy recommend testing your specific brand with the coolants before relying on them. Surface preparation and mixing the parts in accordance with manufactures recommendations based on the temperature of the environment and the materials is critical to ensuring excellent adhesion. All epoxies must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
18 | 3M ScotchWeld® Epoxy Adhesive DP420 | Sealant / Adhesive | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Long Term | Surface preparation and mixing the parts in accordance with manufactures recommendations based on the temperature of the environment and the materials is critical to ensuring excellent adhesion. All expoxies must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
19 | 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 (polyurethane) | Sealant / Adhesive | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Long Term | |||
20 | Cyanoacrylate - Ethyl 2-Cyanoacrylate (ECA) | Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
21 | Cyanoacrylate - Methyl 2-Cyanoacrylate (MCA) | Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
22 | Cyanoacrylate - n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) | Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
23 | Cyanoacrylate - Octyl Cyanoacrylate & 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate | Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
24 | Elan-tron PU 4254 | 2-part Polyurethane Potting Cmpd | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants | ||
25 | GE Silicone 1 Adhesive and Sealant | Sealant / Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. Care must be taken when using silicone as the primary sealant for immersion tanks as the operating temperature and the preparation of the surfaces is very important to ensure tank integrity. In addition the weight and pressure of the fluid on the tank walls can create high stress that can cause the silicone to seperate from the tank walls. Prep work is absolutely critical to ensure a complete and long lasting seal. | ||
26 | Loctite 243 (Dimethacrylate ester) | Thread Locker | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
27 | Loctite 425 (Ethyl cynoacrylate) | Instant Adhesive | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
28 | Loctite 435 (Ethyl cynoacrylate) | Instant Adhesive | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
29 | Loctite 55 | Cord-type Thread Sealant | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
30 | Loctite 745 | Thread Sealant | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
31 | Loctite 5970 (Silicone) | Gasketing | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
32 | Loctite Lord® ME543 | Potting | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
33 | Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division Cho-Bond 360-20 | Electrically Conductive Adhesive | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
34 | Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division Cho-Bond 1035 | Electrically Conductive Sealant/Gap Filler | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
35 | Permabond MH196 Anaerobic Gasket Compound | Adhesive, gasket compound, sealant | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
36 | Permatex® Thread Sealant with PTFE | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/thread-sealants/permatex-thread-sealant-with-ptfe/ This is not compatible with Alcohol. Wipe away excess with a clean cloth. Remove dried sealant with isopropyl alcohol. | |||
37 | PPG AmerCoat 240 Epoxy (Resin & Cure) | Sealant / Adhesive | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Recommended (See Note) | Not Tested | Long Term | https://www.ppgpmc.com/protective/water-and-wastewater/featured-products/ppg-amercoat-240-ppg-amercoat-240-lt This is an excellent all purpose epoxy that we use for both sealing and construction of tanks and assemblies that will come into contact with our Dielectric Coolants. If you are going to air spray this epoxy then we recommend using PPG T-10 thinner at 15-20% depending on your spray-gun. All expoxies must be fully cured prior to contact with coolants. | ||
38 | Rectorseal No.5 | Thread Sealant | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | |||
39 | Rectorseal No.7 | Thread Sealant | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | https://rectorseal.com/rectorseal-no-7-16-oz/. Also compatible with Alcohol. | ||
40 | Weld-On® 713™ CPVC Glue | CPVC Glue | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Regular bodied, fast setting, low VOC CPVC cement for copper tube size and Schedule 40 pipe and fittings with interference fit through 2″ (63 mm) diameter. For potable water to 180°F (82°C). Suitable for residential plumbing and industrial systems. | ||
41 | Weld-On® 714™ CPVC Glue | CPVC Glue | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Heavy bodied, medium setting, low VOC CPVC cement for all classes and schedules with interference fit through 12″ (315 mm) diameter. Industrial quality for non-chemical applications up to 180°F (82°C). Approved for use on Corzan® CPVC piping systems. We recommend reading this How To on welding CPVC Pipe: https://www.corzan.com/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-cpvc-piping-solvent-cement-welding | ||
42 | Weld-On® 714 ECO™ CPVC | CPVC Glue | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | We recommend reading this How To on welding CPVC Pipe: https://www.corzan.com/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-cpvc-piping-solvent-cement-welding | ||
43 | Weld-On® 714ECO™ | CPVC Glue | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Weld-On® 714ECO™ is a code compliant, premium THF-free cement with 30% lower solvent emission rate and significantly reduced odorous fumes than the current solvent cements in the market – resulting in an improved workplace environment for pipe installers. The 714ECO is a gray or orange, ultra low VOC, heavy bodied, medium setting, maximum strength CPVC solvent cement, with great gap filling properties, for all classes and schedules of PVC pipe and fittings, including Schedule 80, with interference fit through 12 inch (315 mm) diameter. Suitable for CPVC plastic pipe systems up to 180°F (82°C) maximum. Regular bodied, fast setting, low VOC CPVC cement for copper tube size and Schedule 40 pipe and fittings with interference fit through 2″ (63 mm) diameter. For potable water to 180°F (82°C). Suitable for residential plumbing and industrial systems. | ||
44 | Weld-On® 729™ CPVC | CPVC Glue | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Extra heavy bodied, slow setting, low VOC CPVC cement for all classes and schedules of industrial piping with interference fit through 24″ (600 mm) diameter. Industrial quality cement for applications requiring high gap filling properties. Ideal for fabrication of large sized fittings. May be used for chemical applications. | ||
45 | Weld-On® P-70™ Primer CPVC | CPVC Primer | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Premium, industrial strength, low VOC primer essential for proper softening and preparation of PVC and CPVC pipe and fitting surfaces. Specially recommended for use on Schedule 80 (PN 10 and higher) and large size pipe. Excellent for cold weather applications. Handle with care, will stain most materials and surfaces. | ||
46 | Batteries & Materials | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
47 | Lithium Manganese Dioxide "Li-Mn" (IEC Code: CR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: CR927, CR1025, CR1130, CR1216, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632, CR2012, CR2016, CR2020, CR2025, CR2032, CR2040, CR2050, CR2320, CR2325, CR2330, CR14240 | ||
48 | Zinc Manganese Dioxide "Alkaline" (IEC Code: LR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: LR03, LR1, LR6, LR12, LR14, LR20, LR23, LR25, LR8D425, LR932, 4LR44, 4LR932, 8LR732 | ||
49 | Aluminum Laminate Film | Pouch Casings | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
50 | Aluminum-clad Copper (Al-Cu) | Tabs | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
51 | Carbon Zinc (IEC Code: R) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: R03, R1, R12, R14, R20, R23, R25, R62R10 | ||
52 | Copper | Tabs | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
53 | Iron Disulfide Propylene Carbonate "Lithium-iron", "Li/Fe" (IEC Code: FR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: FR03, FR6 | ||
54 | Lead | Terminals | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
55 | Lead Acid Battery - Absorbed Glass Mat, Sealed Vent | Battery Cell | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | HDPE Battery Casing with sealed vent | ||
56 | Lead Acid Battery - Gel, Sealed Vent | Battery Cell | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | HDPE Battery Casing with sealed vent | ||
57 | Lead Acid Battery Cell, Open Vent | Battery Cell | Certified - See Notes | Not Tested | Not Tested | Certified - See Notes | Not Tested | Long Term | HDPE Battery Casing. Vent must be sealed against Coolant intrusion, vent tube must be routed to vent outside of coolant to prevent the cell from venting into the Coolant. H2SO4 will not interact with any of our Dielectric Coolants and does not impact the Dielectric Strength, however as will any contamination it will void all warranties. | ||
58 | Lead Acid Battery, Sealed Vent | Battery Cell | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | HDPE Battery Casing with sealed vent | ||
59 | Lithium | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
60 | Lithium Poly Carbon Monofluoride (IEC Code: BR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: BR1220, BR1632, BR2016, BR2032, BR2330, BR2335, BR3032, BR-2032 | ||
61 | Lithium-Ion Cell (Pouch) | Battery Cell | Certified | Not Tested | Not-Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Aluminum Laminated Foil pouch with sealed vent | ||
62 | Lithium-Ion Cell (Prismatic) | Battery Cell | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | HDPE Battery Casing with sealed vent | ||
63 | Nickel | Tabs | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
64 | Nickel Cadmium "NiCd" (IEC Code: KR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: KR03, KR1, KR6, KR14, KR20, KR22C429 | ||
65 | Nickel Metal Hydride "NiMH" (IEC Code: HR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: HR03, HR1, HR6, HR14, HR20, HR22C429 | ||
66 | Nickel Metal Hydride (IEC Code: ZR) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: ZR03, ZR1, ZR6, ZR14, ZR20, ZR22C429 | ||
67 | Nickel-Zinc Battery, Sealed Vent | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | HDPE Battery Casing with sealed vent | ||
68 | Polyethylene, High Density (HDPE) | Battery Casings | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Watch melting point at ~160C | ||
69 | Thionyl Chloride Lithium (IEC Code: E) | Battery Cell | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Sizes include but are not limited to: E14250 | ||
70 | Cables & Cable Assemblies | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
71 | SJEOOW 3 x 16 AWG | Power Supply Cable | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | - | ||
72 | Aramid fiber (Kevlar®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
73 | Coating - Circuit Board | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
74 | Parylene® | Protective Coating Sometimes Used on PCBs | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Short Term | The use of conformational coatings, such as Parylene, is not required for immersion in Engineered Fluids' products. | ||
75 | Coating - Fire Resistant | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
76 | Sipiol FR 210A/B (with rubber backing) by Parker-Lord | Fire resistant elastomeric coatin for use in stationary and mobile battery systems | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.lord.com/products-and-solutions/rubber-bonding/coatings/sipiol-flame-retardant-coatings-for-ev-battery-packs | ||
77 | Sipiol® FR 220 (with synthetic elastomer backing) by Parker-Lord Corporation | Fire resistant elastomeric coatin for use in stationary and mobile battery systems | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.lord.com/products-and-solutions/rubber-bonding/coatings/sipiol-flame-retardant-coatings-for-ev-battery-packs | ||
78 | Electrical / Power Connectors | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
79 | Samtec - SEARAY™ High-Speed High-Density Open-Pin-Field Arrays | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/high-speed-board-to-board/high-density-arrays/searay | ||
80 | Samtec - mPOWER® Ultra Micro Power Connectors | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/micro-pitch-board-to-board/rugged/ultra-micro-power#series | ||
81 | Samtec - Edge Rate® Rugged High Speed Connector Strips | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/backplane/micro-backplane-systems/edge-rate | ||
82 | Samtec - EXTreme Ten60Power™ 60 Amp Signal/Power Combo | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/rugged-power/power/extreme-ten60power | ||
83 | Samtec - Q Strip® High-Speed Mezzannie Connectors | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/high-speed-board-to-board/mezzanine/qstrip | ||
84 | Samtec - PowerStrip™ High-Power 20A, 30A, 40A Terminals | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/rugged-power/power/powerstrip | ||
85 | Samtec - High-reliability Tiger Eye™ Micro pitch terminal and Socket Strips | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/micro-pitch-board-to-board/050/strips | ||
86 | Samtec - Power Mate® and Mini Mate® Isolated Power Strips | PCB-mounted Connectors | Not Tested | Recommended | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | https://www.samtec.com/connectors/rugged-power/power/isolated-strips | ||
87 | Insulating Materials | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
88 | Baked Phenolic (Bakelite®) | Transformer Windings | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
89 | Beech wood | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
90 | Cellular Glass Insulation - Foamglas® | Thermal Insulation | Certified | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Foamglas® will not react with our coolants. However, this material is easily friable and may shed small particles upon contact or friction | ||
91 | Cellulose and wooden duct spacers | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
92 | Cellulose sleeve insulation | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
93 | Ceramics | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
94 | Cured silicone bushings | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
95 | FR4 Glass-reinforced epoxy laminate | PCBs | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
96 | Glass | Insulator, structural material | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Certified | Certified | Long Term | |||
97 | Kraft paper, including thermally upgraded varieties | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
98 | Maple wood | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
99 | Mica | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
100 | Mylar (PET) | Wire Insulation | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Not Tested | |||
101 | Nomex® | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
102 | Oak wood | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
103 | Phthalate-type wire insulation (PBT) | Wire Insulation | Certified | Certified | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Not Tested | - | ||
104 | Polyamide (PA-GFxx) | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
105 | Polyethylene Insulation | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
106 | Polyimide film (Kapton®) | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
107 | Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing | Wire Insulation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - Some samples of colored heat shrink tubing have shown a low degree of color leaching | ||
108 | Polypropylene Insulation | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
109 | PTFE (Teflon®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
110 | PVC Insulation | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
111 | Silica glass | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
112 | Silicon Insulation (Cured) | Wire Insulation | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
113 | Hose & Tubing | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
114 | Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Hoses | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Melting temp: 150C. | ||
115 | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) | Schedule 40/80 Pipe | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | This materials operates very well as long as the temperature specifications are adhered to in terms of derating the pipes operating pressure based on the operating temperature. See this link for further information: https://www.corzan.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-cpvc-and-pvc | ||
116 | Continental Petroleum Transfer Hoses | Hose | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | http://catalog.contitech.us/category/category-1106 | ||
117 | Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) | Hose | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Shark-Bite(R) connections are not recommended, as the O-rings are typicall comprised of buytl rubber which is not compatible. | ||
118 | Ethylene-Propylene-Diene (EPDM, Nordel®) | Hoses | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Some EPDM formulations appear to contain impurities which can experience a slight swelling. For hose applications this swelling does not typically impact performance or reliability. For more information see EPDM in the "Rubber" category of this chart. | ||
119 | Fluorinated, ethylene propylene (FEP, Versilon™, Norell®) | Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Versilon™ C-210-A Excellent high temperature characteristics https://www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com/products/versilon-c-210-chemical-transfer-tubing | ||
120 | Fluorocarbon / Fluoroelastomer (FKM, FFKM, FEPM, Viton®) | Hose & Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | https://www.coleparmer.com/b/viton?PubID=ZX&persist=True&ip=no&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3snCu7rO4gIVhuNkCh11yAySEAAYASAAEgKkpPD_BwE | ||
121 | Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSI) | Hose & Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
122 | Nitrile (nitrile butadiene rubber, NBR, Buna-N, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber) | Tubing | Recommended *See Note | Recommended *See Note | Recommended *See Note | Recommended *See Note | Not Tested | Short Term | - May exhibit some shrinkage of less than 0.75% | ||
123 | Oil Vac, Kuriyama of America (Heavy Duty Oil Resistant Polyurethane Suction Hose) Sizes: 1.0", 1.25", 1.5", 2.0" | Hose | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | This hose comes in larger diameters and is an excellent hose for large tanks and systems. Heavy duty construction and excellent compatibility. https://products.kuriyama.com/item/kuriyama-of-america/-oil-resistant-polyurethane-suction-hose-1/ov200x100 | ||
124 | Parker Hannifin Corporation - Push-Lok Plus 801 Hose (All colors) (0.25", 0.375" 0.50", 0.75", 0.625", 1.0") | Hose | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | http://ph.parker.com/us/15551/en/push-lok-plus-multipurpose-hose-801 | ||
125 | PLICORD® FLEXWING® Petroleum Transfer Hose, Continental | Hose | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | http://catalog.contitech.us/viewitems/category-1106/plicord-flexwing-petroleum-transfer-hose ID: 25.4mm (1") - 152.4mm (6") Temperature Rating: -37 ºC to 93 ºC | ||
126 | Polyethylene Terephthalate Copolymer (PETG, PET-G) | Tubing | Not Recommended (Short Term Prototype use maybe possible. See Notes) | Not Recommended (Short Term Prototype use maybe possible. See Notes) | Not Recommended (Short Term Prototype use maybe possible. See Notes) | Not Recommended (Short Term Prototype use maybe possible. See Notes) | Not Tested | Not Recommended | This material is not suitable at normal operating temperatures for electronics cooling as it become maleable at about 55-65C, with long term use you may experience fluid permeation issues. | ||
127 | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon®) | Hose & Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
128 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Schedule 20 Pipe | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | This pipe material has thin walls and can become brittle with use and heat, and can fail under pressure. | ||
129 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Schedule 40 Pipe | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Not Tested | Short Term | This pipe material has proven very effective for low pressure (<20 psi) prototyping and temporary applications up to ~6mths of use, thereafter it can be come brittle with use. It is not recommend for long term use as it can fail under pressure. | ||
130 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Schedule 80 Pipe | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Not Tested | Short Term | This pipe material has proven effective for low pressure (<20psi) applications for up to ~18mths. It is not recommend for long term use as it can fail under pressure. | ||
131 | Tygon® (Saint-Gobain) | Tubing | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | 2375 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing F-4040-A Fuel & Lubricant Tubing LP1100 Low Permeation Fuel Tubing https://www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com/product-selector-panel/fluid-transfer?field_brand:name=Versilon%E2%84%A2 | ||
132 | Versilon® C-210 A Tubing (Saint-Gobain) | Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
133 | Metals | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
134 | Aluminum | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
135 | Aluminum Magnet Wire | Transformer and Motor Windings | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Long Term | Uncoated or coated with enamel, Formvar, polyurethane, polyamide, polyester, polyester-polyimide, polyamide-polyimide, and polyimide | ||
136 | Anodized Aluminum | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
137 | Brass | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
138 | Carbon | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
139 | Cast Iron | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
140 | Cobalt & Co-oxides | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
141 | Copper | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | ||||
142 | Copper Magnet Wire | Transformer and Motor Winding | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Not Tested | Certified | Long Term | Uncoated or coated with enamel, Formvar, polyurethane, polyamide, polyester, polyester-polyimide, polyamide-polyimide, and polyimide | ||
143 | Copper, ASTM B75 Tubing | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
144 | Core steel, grain-oriented silicon | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
145 | Gold | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
146 | Graphite | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
147 | Hastelloy C | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
148 | Iron | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
149 | Lithium and Lithium Metal Oxides | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
150 | Lithium | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
151 | Lead | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
152 | Nickel & Ni oxides | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
153 | Silicon Carbide | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
154 | Solder, Copper based | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
155 | Solder, nickel-based | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
156 | Steel, including stainless varieties | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
157 | Tin | Connector plating | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | |||
158 | Titanium | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | ||||
159 | Tungsten Carbide | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
160 | Vanadium & Va oxides | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
161 | Zinc | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Our coolants are fully compatible with high quality Zinc Plated (galvanizied) Steel. | |||
162 | Zinc (Galvanized Steel) | Galvanized steel - see Testing Notes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Long Term | Excessive galvanization can lead to microscopic particles of zinc leaching off the steel due to high heat. The zinc particles become suspended imparting a green or blue tint to the coolant. We generally do not recommend the use of galvanized pipe, buckets, tubs, or containers as they tend to leach and discolor the coolant. | ||
163 | Misc. Materials | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
164 | Cotton and Sisal twine | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
165 | Glue as used on cellulose spacers and turn-to-turn insulation | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
166 | Nylon zip-ties | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
167 | Solder - SAC305 | Lead-free solder | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
168 | Vanish as used on core steel (See also in "Paints" section of this Guide) | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
169 | Paints | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
170 | Acrylic | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
171 | Baked Phenolic | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
172 | Epoxy | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
173 | Lacquer | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
174 | Latex | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
175 | Moisture Cured Urethane | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
176 | Oil | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
177 | Oil Resistant Alkyd | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
178 | One Component Urethane | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
179 | Two Component Urethane | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
180 | Varnish (standard varnishes made from drying oil and solvent) | Protectant for wood | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | ||
181 | Varnish - MG Chemicals 4228, 4226 | Insulating Varnish as used on Motor Windings | Recommended | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | Recommended | Short Term | |||
182 | Pipe & Fittings | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
183 | Fittings, Aluminum | Pipe Fittings Threaded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
184 | Fittings, Anodized Aluminum | Pipe Fittings Threaded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
185 | Fittings, Brass | Pipe Fittings Threaded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
186 | Fittings, Carbon Fiber Composite | Pipe Fittings Threaded & Glued | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | ||
187 | Fittings, Cast Iron | Pipe Fittings Threaded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | |||
188 | Fittings, Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) with Viton / FMK Gaskets & O-Rings | Pipe Fittings, Threaded & Glued | Certified | Certified | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | This materials operates very well as long as the temperature specifications are adhered to in terms of derating the pipes operating pressure based on the operating temperature. | ||
189 | Fittings, Copper | Pipe Fittings Threaded & Brazed | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
190 | Fittings, Galvanized Steel | Galvanized sheet steel - see note, column L | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | Our coolants are fully compatible with high quality Zinc Plated Steel. Eexcessive galvanization can lead to small particles of zinc breaking off and also imparting a blueish tint to the coolant. We generally do not recommend the use of galvanized pipe or tub, but a high quality zinc plated sheet metal is not a problem | ||
191 | Fittings, Iron | Pipe Fittings Threaded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
192 | Fittings, Steel, Black & Stainless varieties | Pipe Fittings Threaded & Welded | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | ||
193 | Quick Connects, Colder Products - LC / LQ4 / LQ6 / RPLQ4 (male and female) specified with FKM seals | Quick Connects | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Temperature Tested to a maximum operating temperature of 115C. https://www.cpcworldwide.com/Products/Liquid-Cooling | ||
194 | Quick Connects, Staubli - Male: 100005873 (SCG06.7151/JV/GF/SP) Female: 100005820 (SCG06.1151/JV/GF/SP) specfied with Fluorcabon Seals | Quick Connects | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Long Term | https://www.staubli.com/en-us/connectors/quick-couplings/thermal-management/nickel-plated-brass-non-spill-scg/ | ||
195 | NOCOLOK® flux | Flux | Certified | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Not Tested | Nocolok post braze flux coupons tested for solubility/interactions with the Engineered Fluids AmpCool Flux Aluminium Brazing | Solvay | ||
196 | NOCOLOK® Cs flux | Flux | Certified | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Not Tested | Nocolok post braze flux coupons tested for solubility/interactions with the Engineered Fluids AmpCool Flux Aluminium Brazing | Solvay | ||
197 | NOCOLOK® Li flux | Flux | Certified | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Not Tested | Nocolok post braze flux coupons tested for solubility/interactions with the Engineered Fluids AmpCool Flux Aluminium Brazing | Solvay | ||
198 | Plastics | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
199 | Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) | Limited Applications, see note | Limited Applications, see note | Limited Applications, see note | Limited Applications, see note | Not Tested | Not Recommended | Because there are several formulations of ABS, it's recommended that any structural members be tested at operating temperatures for compatibility. | |||
200 | Ethyl Tetra-Fluoro Ethylene (ETFE) (Tefzel®, Fluon®, Neoflon®, Texlon®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
201 | Fluorocarbon Polyamide (Nylon®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
202 | Kynar® PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | ||||
203 | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
204 | Nylon® (polyamide 11) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
205 | Nylon® (polyamide 12) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
206 | Nylon® (polyamide 66) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
207 | Nylon® (polyamide 510) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - | |||
208 | Phenolic (selected types) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
209 | Polyacetal (Denim®, Ceicon®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
210 | Polyakylene Terphthalate- Includes Polyethylene (PET) and Polybutylene (PBT) Terphthalates | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Some forms of this plastic become soft and mallable at elevated temperatures. | |||
211 | Polyamide (Nylon®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
212 | Polybutylene | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
213 | Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT, Hydex®, Valox®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
214 | Polycarbonate (Lexan®, Makrolon®, Monogal®, Palsun®, Zelux®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Operating temperature range: -40C to 140C / -40F to 284F | |||
215 | Poly-ether-imide (Ultim®) | Pump housing, structual parts | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Maximum application temperature: 140C | ||
216 | Polyethylene | See Note | See Note | See Note | See Note | Not Tested | Not Recommended | Polyethylene comes in many different formulations with varying temperature ratings. Its not recommended because there is no single range to test and certify. Recommend testing any specific formulation for compatibility. | |||
217 | Polyethylene, High Density (HDPE) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Selected grades are recommended. Materials compatibility testing is highly recommended, especially for applications > 50C | |||
218 | Polyethylene, Low Density (LDPE) | Tanks / Containers | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
219 | Polyketone Thermoplastics (Includes PEK, PAEK, and PEEK) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
220 | Polyolefin | Limited Applications - See Note | Limited Applications - See Note | Limited Applications - See Note | Limited Applications - See Note | Not Tested | Not Recommended | Polyolefin does not withstand heat well, and will soften at higher temperatures. It's recommended that any Polyolefin components be tested at operating temperatures with EF products | |||
221 | Polymethacrylate (Acrylic, Plexiglas®, Acrylite®, Lucite®, Polycast®, Optix®, Chemcast®) | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Limited Applications | Not Tested | Limited Applications | Note operating temperature range: -34°C to 70°C / -30°F to 158°F | |||
222 | Polyoxymethylene (POM) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
223 | Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS, Durafide®, Ryton®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
224 | Polyphthalamide (PPA) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | ||||
225 | Polypropylene Homopolymer (SIMONA) | See Note | See Note | See Note | See Note | Not Tested | Not Recommended | This Polypropylene material is thermally stable to 100C. Small white particles were noticed during testing, these particles were able to be removed with a 40micron filter. The origin of the particles was not determined. Testing of parts in application conditions is recommended. | |||
226 | Polypropylene | See Note | See Note | See Note | See Note | Not Tested | Not Recommended | Some formulations of Polypropylene exhibits softening while submerged at temps >40C. Any applications requiring higher temps ,critical structural or load-bearing elements should be throughly tested before use. | |||
227 | Polystyrene | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | Will dissolve rapidly in coolant. | |||
228 | Polysulfone (P50, PES) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Important! Operating temperature range must not exceed 150°C / 302°F. Samples should be tested for rigidty at temps above 85C. | |||
229 | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
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231 | Polyurethane (PUR, Senthene®) | Structural Elements | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
232 | Polyvinyl Chloride, unplasticized (uPVC) | Structural Elements, piping | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Unplasticized PVC is not flexible and is used for structural elements and piping. Because there are many different formulas for uPVC, we recommend that any given type be tested before using in mission-critical applications. | ||
233 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, CPVC) | Wire Insulation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Some wire types experience a stiffening of insulation, but no loss of insulating capacity. | ||
234 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, CPVC) | Structural Elements | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | This material can be come brittle with age and heat and is not recommend for any structural elements that are under stress. | ||
235 | TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer - Ethylene Propylene Diene type (Santoprene®) | Wire Insulation | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
236 | TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer - Nitrile type | Wire Insulation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
237 | TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer - Copolyester type (Hytrel®) | Wire Insulation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
238 | TPU - Thermoplastic Urethane | Wire Insulation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | ||
239 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, CPVC) | Structural Elements | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | This material can be come brittle with age and heat and is not recommend for any structural elements that are under stress. | ||
240 | Surlyn® | Structural Elements | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Our testing shows that Surlyn softens when immersed at temperatures >65C | ||
241 | uPVC - Unplasticized PVC - See Polyvinyl Chloride, Unplasticized | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
242 | Seals - Gaskets - O Rings | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
243 | Acrylonitrile-Butadiene *(H-NBE, L-NBR) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
244 | AFLAS® (Asahi Glass Ltd, Aflas) | Gasket, O-Ring | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Excellent high temperature characteristics (-5C to 205C) | ||
245 | Aramid Fiber/Nitrile Binder | Gasket | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | |||
246 | Buna-N Rubber | Eaton Aeroquip Aeroflex Buna N Gasket | Recommended | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Recommended | |||
247 | Butadiene Rubber (BR) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | ||||
248 | Butyl Rubber (IR, Synthetic Isoprene) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
249 | Carbon | See "Impregnated Carbon" | |||||||||
250 | Chlorinated Ethylene Copolymer (Alcryn®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
251 | Chlorobutyl Isobutene Isopreen (CIIR) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
252 | Chloroprene (CR) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
253 | Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM, Hypalon®) | Not Recommended, see note | Not Recommended, see note | Not Recommended, see note | Not Recommended, see note | Not Tested | Not Recommended, see note | Some types of this material may be used at low temperatures. We recommend testing before using. | |||
254 | Cho-Form 5550 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Electrically conductive "Form In Place" (FIP) gasket | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
255 | Cho-Seal L6303 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Electrically conductive gasket | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
256 | Cho-Seal L6460 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Electrically conductive gasket | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
257 | Cho-Seal S6305 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Electrically conductive gasket | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
258 | Cork | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended | Not Tested | - | |||
259 | Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | ||||
260 | Epichlorohydrin, Closed Cell (ECH) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
261 | Ethyl Tetra-Fluoro Ethylene (ETFE) (Tefzel®, Fluon®, Neoflon®, Texlon®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Excellent high temperature characteristics | |||
262 | Ethylene Propylene (EPM) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | EPM seals used in electrolytic capacitors have not been shown to be a problem. | |||
263 | Ethylene- Acrylate (Vamac®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | Low temperature use only | |||
264 | Ethylene-Propylene-Diene (EPDM, Nordel®) | Pipe Seals / O-Rings / Hoses / Quick Connects | See Note | See Note | See Note | See Note | See Note | Short Term | Some tested EPDM formulations appear to contain impurties that can cause swelling in the magnitude of 3-5% which can degrade the pressure seal required in these applications. EF recommends testing specific seals to determine if swelling occurs and if it will have an impact on your application. EF recommends the use of FKM seals in these applications where a slight swelling will have a detrimental effect on the application. | ||
265 | Ethylene-Propylene-Diene (EPDM, Nordel®) | Capacitor Seals | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | EPDM seals used in electrolytic capacitors have not been shown to be a problem. Note that not all electrolytic capacitors have EPDM seals, many continue to use natural rubber (Buna) which is not recommended for use with our coolants. | ||
266 | Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP, T/FEP, Norell®, AFLAS®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Excellent high temperature characteristics | |||
267 | Fluorocarbon / Fluoroelastomer (FKM, FFKM, FFPM, FEPM, Chemrez®, Kalrez®, Viton®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Recommended | Long Term | - Engineered Fluids recommends this material as its first choice for all seals, O-rings, and gaskets used with its Directric Coolants. | |||
268 | Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FSI) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
269 | Impregnated Carbon | Gaskets | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | Tested in the form of gaskets only | ||
270 | Isobutylene-Isoprene (IIR, butyl) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - This material will swell to 6-15x of its original size and sometimes found in cheap electrolytic capacitors. These capacitors should be avoided as they will likely fail in immersion. | |||
271 | Isoprene (NR, Natural Rubber) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
272 | Neoprene | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
273 | Neoprene-impregnated cork | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | May discolor fluid under full immersion, however in use as a gasket the material exposed directly to the Coolant is minimal with no adverse impact. | |||
274 | Nitrile (nitrile butadiene rubber, NBR, Buna-N, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber) | Do not confuse with Butadiene Rubber, or BR | Recommended See Note | Recommended See Note | Recommended See Note | Recommended See Note | Recommended See Note | Short Term | There are several commercial formulations of NBR. While most have shown minmal interaction with Engineered Fluids' coolants, there have been some reports of material stiffening after exposure. We recommend testing of any critical NBR component wherein mild stiffening may be a concern. | ||
275 | Nitrile-impregnated cork | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | May discolor fluid under full immersion, however in use as a gasket the material exposed directly to the Coolant is minimal with no adverse impact. | |||
276 | Polyacrylate (ACM) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
277 | Polybutadiene (BR) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
278 | Polychloroprene (CR, Neoprene®) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
279 | Polyester (selected types) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | - | |||
280 | Polysioprene (IR, synthetic rubber) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
281 | Polysulfide (Thiokol, T, PPS) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
282 | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon®) | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | - | |||
283 | Polyurethane | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
284 | Polyurethane (AU, EU, selected types) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
285 | Propylene Oxide (PO) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
286 | Silicon Carbide Graphite | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Long Term | ||||
287 | Silicone (MQ, VMQ, PMQ, SI) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Short Term | Use only clear, dyed silicone materials may bleed. Some brands are not pure silicone and contain additives that breakdown. Recommend testing. Observe all temperature limits of products. | |||
288 | Styrene-Butadiene (SBR, Buna S®) | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not Tested | Not Recommended | - | |||
289 | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethlene (UHMWPE) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | - | |||
290 | Urethane Rubber Polyester (AU) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | ||||
291 | Urethane Rubber Polyeter (EU) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Short Term | ||||
292 | Victualic Gasket, Grade "O" Fluoroelastomer (Blue Stripe) | Not Tested | Recommended | Recommended | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Recommended Operating Range per Manufacturer –7°C to +149°C / +20°F to +300°F | |||
293 | Thermal Interface Materials | Application | AmpCool® | BitCool® | ElectroCool® | SubmergeDeep® | VoltCool® | DS-100® | Testing & Notes | ||
294 | Conductonaut - Thermal Grizzly | Liquid Metal TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | - Read manufactures warnings before use, do not use with aluminum heat sinks. http://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/26-conductonaut-en | ||
295 | EP48TC / 2-part Thermal Epoxy by MasterBond | Epoxy TIM | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not-Tested | Long Term | - Must be fully cured before coming in contact with Coolants. https://www.masterbond.com/tds/ep48tc | ||
296 | Graphite Foil | Foil TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | https://customthermoelectric.com/tf-150150-graphite-tim-152-x-152mm.html#:~:text=Graphite%20foil%20TIM%20is%20the,based%20Thermal%20Interface%20Material%20TIM.&text=Adhesive%20on%20one%20side%20for,mm%20(0.00015%22)%20thick. | ||
297 | Heat-Spring® - Indium Corporation | Foil TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | https://www.indium.com/products/thermal-interface-materials/ | ||
298 | Indium Foil | Foil TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | https://customthermoelectric.com/products/thermal-interface-materials/thermal-sheets/indium-foil.html | ||
299 | m2TIM™ - Indium Corporation | Solder TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | https://www.indium.com/products/thermal-interface-materials/ | ||
300 | THERM-A-GAP 579 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Thermally Conductive Gap Pad | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
301 | THERM-A-GAP GEL 37 - Parker Hannifin, Chomerics Division | Thermally Conductive Gap Pad | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not Tested | Short Term | |||
302 | TIGA 920-H / 2-part Flexible, Silver-Filled Epoxy Adhesive by Resin Technology Group, LLC | Epoxy TIM | Certified | Recommended | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | - Must be fully cured before coming in contact with Coolants. https://customthermoelectric.com/flexible-silver-based-thermal-adhesive-2-5gram.html | ||
303 | Ultra Liquid - CoolLaboratory | Liquid Metal TIM | Certified | Recommend | Certified | Certified | Not-Tested | Long Term | - Read manufactures warnings before use, do not use with aluminum heat sinks. https://www.coollaboratory.com/product/coollaboratory-liquid-ultra/ | ||
304 | END OF ENGINEERED FLUIDS' MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY GUIDE |