High Heat-Transfer Efficiency
High thermal conductivity and specific heat for efficient thermal transfer
Low Viscosity
Reduces pumping resistance compared with conventional glycol fluids
Nonflammable
No flash point for improved system and facility safety
Robust Corrosion Protection
Inhibited for use with a broad range of common system metals
Biodegradable & Zero VOC
Water-based, CFC-free formulation with 0 g/L VOC
About NuTherm® HC-30
NuTherm® HC-30 is a high-performance potassium formate/water heat-transfer fluid engineered for closed-loop systems requiring reliable low-temperature protection and highly efficient thermal transfer. With its combination of low viscosity, high thermal conductivity, high specific heat, and broad operating-temperature capability, NuTherm® HC-30 provides an efficient alternative to conventional glycol, PAG, and calcium chloride heat-transfer fluids.
NuTherm® HC-30 is nonflammable, biodegradable, zero-VOC, and formulated with a robust corrosion-inhibition package for use with a broad range of common system metals. Its lower potassium formate concentration provides an excellent balance of freeze protection, pumpability, and heat-transfer efficiency for industrial refrigeration, process cooling, data-center secondary cooling, and other closed-loop thermal-management systems where the extreme low-temperature protection of HC-40 or HC-50 is not required.
Contact NuGenTec technical experts for assistance evaluating NuTherm® HC-30 for your closed-loop heat-transfer, refrigeration, process-cooling, or low-temperature thermal-management system.
Typical Applications
Closed-Loop Heat Transfer
Low-Temperature Refrigeration
Data Center Secondary Cooling Loops
Environmental & Thermal Test Systems
Industrial Process Cooling
Process Temperature Control
High Heat-Transfer Efficiency
High thermal conductivity and specific heat for efficient thermal transfer
Low Viscosity
Reduces pumping resistance compared with conventional glycol fluids
Nonflammable
No flash point for improved system and facility safety
Robust Corrosion Protection
Inhibited for use with a broad range of common system metals
Biodegradable & Zero VOC
Water-based, CFC-free formulation with 0 g/L VOC
Typical Properties
| Property | NuTherm® HC-30 |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point, °C (°F) | 112.0 (233.6) |
| Freezing Point, °C (°F) | −40.0 (−40.0) |
| Density at 20°C (68°F), g/ml (lb/gal) | 1.275 (10.64) |
| pH, 100% | 8.00–8.50 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) | None |
| Viscosity at 20°C (68°F), mPa·s | 2.50 |
| Vapor Pressure at 20°C (68°F), psia | 0.26 |
| Thermal Conductivity at 20°C (68°F), W/m·K | 0.519 |
| Specific Heat at 20°C (68°F), kJ/kg·K | 3.077 |
| Operating Temperature Range, °C (°F) | −30.0 to 218.0 (−22.0 to 424.4) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L | 0 |
| Acceptable Exposure Limit (AEL), ppm | No exposure limit |
Material Compatibility: Metals
| Material | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aluminum* | Compatible, Contact Technical Expert |
| Cast Steel | Compatible |
| Monel | Compatible |
| Brass | Compatible |
| Copper | Compatible |
| Nickel | Compatible |
| Bronze | Compatible |
| Hastelloy | Compatible |
| Stainless Steel | Compatible |
| Carbon Steel | Compatible |
| Inconel | Compatible |
| Tantalum | Compatible |
| Cast Iron | Compatible |
| Incoloy 825 | Compatible |
| Titanium | Compatible |
| Ti6Al4V | Compatible |
| Zinc** | Incompatible, Contact Technical Expert |
| Zinc Plating** | Incompatible, Contact Technical Expert |
| Galvanized Surfaces** | Incompatible, Contact Technical Expert |
| Magnesium** | Incompatible, Contact Technical Expert |
| Other Metals | Testing Recommended |
Material Compatibility: Gaskets & Polymers
| Material | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Nitrile / NBR | Excellent to 65.6°C (150.0°F), Good Above 65.6°C (150.0°F) |
| Hydrogenated Nitrile / HNBR | Excellent |
| EP, EPDM | Excellent |
| Chloropropene | Good |
| Isobutylene / IIR Latex | Good |
| Synthetic Isoprene / NR (Natural Rubber) | Good / Excellent |
| Natural Isoprene / NR (Natural Rubber) | Good / Excellent |
| Fluorosilicone | Good / Excellent |
| Fluorocarbon / FKM (Viton) | Good to 37.8°C (100.0°F), Poor Above 37.8°C (100.0°F) |
| Chemraz Kalrez / FFKM | Excellent |
| PTFE / FEP (Teflon) | Excellent |
| Gylon Stylve 3500, 3504, 3510 | Excellent |
| Nylon / Polyamide | Good / Excellent |
| Polyvinyl Chloride / PVC | Good / Excellent |
| Polyethylene | Excellent |
| Polypropylene | Excellent |
| Epoxy | Good / Excellent |
| Graphite | Excellent |
| Other Gaskets & Polymers | Testing Recommended |
Available Sizes
| Package Size | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| 275-gallon plastic totes | 2,926 lbs |
| 55-gallon plastic drums | 586 lbs |
| 5-gallon plastic pails | 53.2 lbs |
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