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BS-AFNOR Coolant

DESCRIPTION

BS-AFNOR Coolant is an economical coolant concentrate providing frost and corrosion protection. The coolant is recommended when price considerations take priority over quality. Exempt from potentially harmful additives such as nitrites, amines and phosphates, the coolant also contributes to a safer environment.

For the perfect operation of water-cooled internal combustion engines, the engine and cooling system have to be adequately protected from corrosion and frost damage. To that purpose a coolant is added to the cooling water.

BS-AFNOR Coolant offers the following benefits to the user :

Corrosion protection
Frost protection
Boiling protection
Miscibility
Seal compatibility
Hard water stability
Low cost

APPLICATION

BS-AFNOR Coolant provides year-round frost and corrosion protection. It is recommended to use at least 33 vol. % of BS-AFNOR Coolant in the coolant solution. This provides frost protection to -17°C. Concentrations higher than 70 vol. % are not recommended; maximum frost protection (about -69°C) is obtained at a concentration of 68 vol. %.

STANDARDS

BS-AFNOR Coolant is conformable to British Standard BS6580:1992 and the French Standard AFNOR R15-601.  

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES


Undiluted Product

BS 6580
requirements

AFNOR
R-15-601
requirements

BS-AFNOR Coolant
Ethylene glycol base base 94 % w/w
Water content, NFT 78-104   5% w/w max 5% w/w max
Ash content   3% w/w max 1.0% w/w typ.
Nitrite, amine, phosphate     nil
Colour     uncoloured or blue
Density, 20°C, ASTM D4052   1.050 to 1.150 1.12 typ.
Equilibrium boiling point, ASTM D1120 > 150°C >155°C 171°C typ.
Reserve alkalinity (pH5.5), ASTM D1121   10 min 14.5 typ.
Storage stability   one year more then one year
Diluted product BS 6580 requirements AFNOR
R-15-601
requirements		 50%
Dilution		 33%
Dilution
pH   7 to 8.5 8.1 typ. 8.3 typ.
Foaming properties at
88°C 
break time 
50 ml max
5 sec. max		    
50 ml max
<5sec.
Freezing point,
Initial crystallization
ASTM D1177		 ≤ -33°C
≤-15°C
 		-35°C typ.
-17°C typ.
Effect on non-metals   no effect no effect  
Hard water stability <0.5 ml no precipitate <0.5 ml
no precipitate		  
Staining characteristics   no effect   no effect

CORROSION PROTECTION

Table 1 : AFNOR R 15-602-7 / ASTM D1384 glassware corrosion tests

  Weight loss in mg/coupon1
  Brass Copper Solder Steel Cast Iron Aluminium
ASTM D3306 (max) 10 10 30 10 10 30
AFNOR R 15-601 (max) -5 to 5 -5 to 5 -5 to 5 -2.5 to 2.5  -4 to 4 -10 to 20
BS-AFNOR -0.6 -0.6 0.2 1.4 0.9 0.0

Table 2: BS 5177 Hot and Cold Immersion test

  Weight loss in mg/coupon1
  Brass Copper Solder
(97%Pb)		 Steel Cast Iron Aluminium
BS 6580 Hot/Cold (max) 10 10 15 10 10 15
BS-AFNOR
Hot
Cold
-0.1
not done
0.0
not done
4.6
not done
-0.2
not done
-0.3
not done
-2.3
not done

Table 4: AFNOR R 15-602-8 Aluminium heat transfer test

  Weight loss in mg/cm2/week
AFNOR R 15-601 (max) -1.0 to 10
BS-AFNOR 0.63
BS 6580 (max)
BS 5117 (max)		 1.0
1.0
BS-AFNOR 0.19

AVAILABILITY

Please contact your local Arteco area sales manager on availability of packages, dilutions, and colours.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

The product should be stored at ambient temperatures and periods of exposure to temperatures above 35°C should be minimized.  As with any antifreeze coolant, the use of galvanised steel is not recommended for pipes or any other part of the storage/mixing installation.

TOXICITY & SAFETY

For Toxicity and Safety Data we refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.  The transport is not regulated.  Labeling as for any MEG based coolant is required: Xn: R 22 (Harmful if swallowed) and S 2 (Keep out of reach of children).
This product should not be used to protect the inside of drinking water systems against freezing.

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 accuracy or completeness of such information.