Propylene Glycol - Doug's Tip of the Month
Propylene Glycols have many uses including but not limited to:
- HVAC Systems
- Aircraft Deicers
- Power Generation – Gas Powered Turbines cooling water
- Stationary Gas Engines
- Refrigeration Warehouses
- Ice Skating Rinks
- Food and Cosmetic manufacturing processes
- Ground Thaw and Sub Surface Heaters
- Manufacturing with Heating or Cooling Processes
- Solar Heating Systems
- Thermal Energy Storage
- and much more
Propylene Glycols are Non-Toxic and often used in food processes as well as cosmetic processes. Propylene Glycols lower the freeze-point of water and usually have a very wide temperature range for -50° F to 325° F.
Using a quality PG Antifreeze will be formulated with Virgin Glycols and use state-of-the-art additive packages. The additive packages will include inhibitors that will control corrosion and scaling. Quality additive and inhibitor packages will assist in controlling corrosion and PH, which optimizes correct operating temperatures, extending fluid life and minimizes fluid expansion.
Quality PG Antifreezes include products for Kost like Kostchill PG’s and ToughinAl. Kostchill PGs are used in industrial applications whereas ToughinAl is used in Heavy Duty Stationary Gas Engines. Kostchill Heat Transfer fluids have tested successes at many large food and beverage processing plants such as Sam Adams Brewery, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and many more. ToughinAl meets and exceeds ASTM D6210 requirements for manufactures like CAT EC-1, GE Waukesha, Agco/Massey Ferguson, MWM Deutz, and MTU. Works in most heavy-duty applications.
**Note: Whenever diluting any glycol antifreezes, it is recommended to use only distilled water or an RO (reverse osmosis) water. Using tap water can affect corrosion protection.
Please reach out to your Sales Representative or myself, Doug Vrooman, Senior Technical Advisor, with any questions you may have!
