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DF 500®

Shrieve DF 500 Dielectric Fluid is used in high pressure pipe-type cable systems. Shrieve DF 500 is derived from synthetic alkylates and polybutene. The specifications and typical tests are set forth below. DF 500 is also suitable as a cable pulling lubricant for underground cable systems due to its excellent lubricity and compatibility with other dielectric fluids.

Product Type: Fluid

Application Area: Pipes, Wire Cables

Features: Excellent Compatibility, Excellent Dielectric Properties, Excellent Lubricity

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color1.5ASTM D1500
Flash Point (COC)175.0°CASTM D92
Pour Point-30.0°CASTM D97
Specific Gravity (at 15°C)0.87g/ccASTM D1298
Viscosity (at 100°F)500.0Saybolt UniversalASTM D2161
Viscosity (at 210°F)42.0Saybolt UniversalASTM D2161
Kinematic Viscocity (at 40°C)94.0ASTM D445
Kinematic Viscocity (at 100°C)8.1ASTM D445
Water Content25.0ppmASTM D1533
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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Initial Power Factor (60Hz, at 100°C)0.0003
Power Factor (After heating 96 hrs, at 115°C)0.0004
Initial Resistivity (at 100°C)5x10^14
Resistivity (After heating 96 hrs, 115°C)2x10^14
Dielectric Strength (at 25°C)min. 35kV
Dielectric Constant (at 100°C, 60 Hz)2.1
Gassing Under Electrical Stress-10.0Microliters/MinuteASTM D2300 (B)

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