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ASCOTRAN® RCX

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ASCOTRAN® RCX is a water-based, ultra-high performance, corrosion inhibitor concentrate that is designed to prepare top-notch engine coolant/antifreeze by adding monoethylene or propylene glycol. This additive package uses organic acid technology (OAT) to produce a finished antifreeze that is devoid of nitrite, amine, phosphate, borax, silicate, and 2-ethylhexanoate.

Functions: Corrosion Inhibitor

Features: Environmentally Friendly, Excellent Ferrous or Yellow Metal Protection, Foaming Resistant, Water-based

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Corrosion Inhibitor

Technologies

Fluids & Lubricants

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Surface Protective Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

2-Ethylhexanoate-free,

Amine-free,

Borax-free,

Nitrite-free,

Phosphate-free,

Silicate-free

Fluids & Lubricants Features

Environmentally Friendly,

Excellent Ferrous or Yellow Metal Protection,

Foaming Resistant,

Water-based

Product Benefits
  • Offers extended, low maintenance, corrosion protection.
  • Offers reliable protection to a wide range of metals including aluminum, copper, iron and solder alloys.
  • High performing, even with vulnerable cooling components (thermostats, radiators, water pumps,...).
  • High temperature aluminum corrosion resistance.
  • Excellent cavitation protection.
  • Improved hard water stability (free from any phosphate and silicate).
  • High resistance to foaming.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • More respectful of human health (free from any borate, nitrite and 2-Ethylhexanoate).
  • Meets most European and International Standards.

Applications & Uses

Fluids & Lubricants Type

Heat Transfer Fluids

Blending Instruction
  • ASCOTRAN® RCX is readily mixable with glycols.
  • The recommended dosage rate for ASCOTRAN® RCX with MEG or MPG is 8% by weight.
  • Dyestuffs can be incorporated into the blend to color in accordance with customer requirements.
  • The final coolant solution can be prepared with minimum 25% of this concentrate diluted into deionized water.
Product Applications
  • Heat-transfer fluid for geothermal systems.
  • Heat-transfer fluid for solar panels.
  • Coolant/antifreeze for industrial machinery.
  • Flushing fluid of hottest fluid for engine blocks and all cooling systems.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Range (at 20°C)9.0 - 9.6—ASTM D1287
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 30cpsASTM D2515
Freezing Pointapprox. 0°CASTM D1177
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical natureAqueous blend of organic salts——
Density (at 20°C)1.06 - 1.10—ASTM D1122

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails,

Totes (IBC)

Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Standard Packaging
  • Plastic pail of 30 kg net.
  • Metal drum of 200 kg net.
  • IBC of 1000 kg net.
  • Pail : 31.5kg
  • Drum : 220kg
  • IBC : 1060kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Conditions
  • Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
  • 2 years in its original closed drum, with the storage conditions described above.
  • No specific condition for transport.