Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Features
- Patent pending technology.
- Extended Life Coolant (ELC) additive provides a service life of 5 years/150,000 miles.
- Applicable to both water only and glycol based coolants.
- Does not contain Nitrite, Amine, Phosphate, or Silicate (NAPS-Free).
- Safe for all common elastomers used in hoses and gaskets.
- A combination of many organic acids provides multi-metal corrosion protection, especially for aluminum.
- Multiple scale inhibitors/dispersants.
- Convenient concentrated liquid for easy blending.
- Non foaming
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Applications & Uses
- Coolants made from D16 Auto/Light-duty are suitable for use in late model passenger cars and auto/ light-duty trucks.
- Compatible with all makes and models and major coolant types for top-off and service.
- D-16 provides protection against damaging rust and corrosion in automobile and light duty truck cooling systems, including American, Asian, and European vehicles.
- Dosage
Dosage (Pre-mix, 50/50) - 2.16%BV
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Performance Specifications & Compatibility
This additive package when blended with ASTM E-1177 grade glycol and following Dober’s blending procedure is designed to meet the following industry and performance specifications:
- ASTM D-3306
- ASTM D-4340 Hot Surface Aluminum Protection
- ASTM D-1384 Corrosion Protection
- ASTM D-2809 Water Pump Cavitation
- ASTM D-1881 Foaming Characteristics
- ASTM D-2570 Simulated Service Testing
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (68˚F) | 1.184 | — | — |
| Density | approx. 9.878 | lbs/gallon | — |
| pH | approx. 10 | — | — |
| pH (Recommended Dosage) | approx. 8.0 - 8.8 | — | — |
| Effect on Automotive Finishes | Pass | — | D1882 |
| Freeze Point | -37.3 | °C | D1177 |
| Boiling Point | 108.0 | °C | D1120 |
| Ash Mass | 0.4 | % | D1119 |
| Glassware Corrosion Test | Pass | — | D1384 |
| Water Pump Cavitation Test | 9.0 | — | D2809 |
| Aluminum Corrosion Test | Pass | — | D4340 |
| Simulated Service Test | Pass | — | D2570 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.0727 | — | D5961 |
| pH (50%Vol in DI H₂O) | 8.2 | — | D1287 |
| Reserve Alkalinity | min. 1.2 | mL | D1121 |
| Foam | 50.0 | mL/sec | D1881 |
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Store Dober D16 at moderate temperatures of 35° to 100°F (2°C to 38°C).
- To ensure maximum activity this product should be used within two years.
- Keep containers closed when not in use.