1.1
This specification covers the requirements for ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol as well as glycerin base heat transfer fluids (HTF) used in heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. When concentrates are used at up to 65 % concentration by weight in water, or when prediluted heat transfer fluids (30 % by weight minimum) are used without further dilution, they will function effectively to provide protection against freezing, and corrosion.
1.2
The fluids described in this specification are not appropriate for use in systems where internal combustion engines (gasoline, diesel, or CNG/LPG) are used.
1.3
The heat transfer fluids governed by this specification are categorized as follows by the primary base of freeze depressant used:
Heat Transfer
Fluid Type
Description
I
Ethylene glycol
II
Propylene glycol
III
1,3-Propanediol
IV
Glycerin
1.4
Heat transfer fluids meeting this specification shall be tested and fully comply with requirements listed in
Table 1
.
(A)
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value shall be rounded “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice
E29
.
(B)
Value as agreed upon between the supplier and the customer.
(C)
In case of dispute, Test Method
D1122
is the preferred test method.
(D)
Test Methods
D1177
and
D6660
work with glycol/glycerin mixtures.
(E)
In case of dispute, Test Method
D1177
is the preferred test method.
Note 1:
This specification is based on the knowledge of the performance of heat transfer fluids prepared from new or virgin ingredients. This specification shall also apply to heat transfer fluids prepared using materials generated from recycled or reprocessed ingredients, provided that these ingredients meet the requirements of Specifications
E1177
and
D7388
for Glycols and Specification
D7640
for Glycerin.
Note 2:
This specification addresses concentrated inhibited glycols and glycerol that will be mixed with water for use in various climates and prediluted heat transfer fluids (HTF) that are factory-blended with purified water. A table of estimated freeze protection temperatures at appropriate dilutions is provided in
Appendix X1
.
1.5
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.