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Material Safety Data Sheet

APM 4030

Description

APM 4030 is a “long life” antifreeze, formulated as an extremely pure monoethylene glycol and a newly developed corrosion-inhibitor regarding the protection of materials in a corrosive environment.

This exclusive formula, phosphate-, nitrite-, amines- and boron free, extends the life expectation of the materials used in cooling systems and assures an optimal engine cooling.

APM 4030 protects all the metals used in the cooling system permanently.

APM 4030 complies with the standards:

• AFNOR NFR 15-601

• BS 6580 –BS 5117

• ASTM D 3306

• SAE J 1034

APM 4030 contains a bittering repellant additive to make it undrinkable and so preserve your health.

Applications

APM 4030 is recommended for the cooling of all kinds of internal combustion engines in cars, lorries, buses, construction equipment, tractors, stationary engines, etcetera.

APM 4030 should be diluted in water before use to provide a permanent fluid that can be employed all year round. The proportion of APM 4030 can be adjusted to obtain the desired protection against frost:

Average values given as examples
Before refilling a circuit that previously contained another fluid, it is strongly recommended to rinse the circuit in order to avoid altering the properties of the product.

Properties

In the face of increased engine power output and the engine’s containment designed to enhance vehicle aerodynamics, a larger amount of calories must now be evacuated. At the same time, engines are tuned so as to operate in very specific temperature ranges.
APM 4030 has an additive formula that maintains the “ideal” cooling characteristics prescribed by manufacturers in order to:

• Reduce the time needed to reach optimal working temperature, so achieving rapid delivery of engine performance.

• Maintain good thermal distribution between the different mechanical parts so as to restrict expansion while retaining operating clearances.

• Eliminate risks of overheating that would cause parts to deform as well as reduce their mechanical strength.

• Preclude thermal degradation of the lubricant that would lead to engine deterioration.

In the quest to produce lighter weight vehicles, developments in engine design have turned towards the use of very different types of metals, especially light alloys. As these new materials are more sensitive to corrosion, they fully vindicate the development of APM 4030, incorporating a new generation of additives.

This new generation of additives:

• Offers an effective solution to the problems of corrosion to all materials used in cooling circuits.

• Provides enhanced protection against cavitation that could pierce linings and damage water pumps.

• Does not engender any form of deposits that would change the cooling capacities either by increasing heat transfer strength or by blocking the circuit

• Integrates an alkalinity reserve capable of neutralizing acid combustion gases which inevitably enter into the cooling system.

• Allows total compatibility with hard waters, thus avoiding scale formation.

• Is not harmful to joints, hoses and plastics, hereby obviating any risk of leaks.

• Uses a novel principle that consumes an infinitesimal amount of additives to give sustained efficiency over a time period far exceeding that available from most products on the market.

Typical Characteristics

All information contained in this Product Information Leaflet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief as at the date of issue specified. However, the Company makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the completeness of such information.