Product Information

DOWCAL 10
Inhibited Ethylene Glycol-based Heat Transfer Fluid
DOWCAL* 10 heat transfer fluid is an
ethylene glycol-based fluid with a
specially formulated inhibitor package
to prevent corrosion. Available only in
Europe, this fluid is used in waterbased HVAC systems to provide freeze
and corrosion protection. It can also be
used in chilling, freezing, and secondary cooling, as well as secondary heat
transfer and freeze point depression.

Key Features of DOWCAL 10 Fluid:

Better freeze protection
Better corrosion protection in hot and cold systems
Prevents scale formation from hard water
Compatible with commonly used elastomers
Long fluid life and low maintenance costs
Greater cost-effectiveness

Recommended use temperature

range: -50C (-60F) to 170C (350F)

Typical Freezing and Boiling Points of DOWCAL 10 Fluid

Wt. %
Ethylene
Glycol

Vol. %
Ethylene
Glycol

Wt. %
DOWCAL
10

0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
80.0
85.0
90.0
94.0

0.0
4.4
8.9
13.6
18.1
22.9
27.7
32.6
37.5
42.5
47.6
52.7
57.8
62.8
68.3
73.6
78.9
84.3
89.7
94.0

0.0
5.3
10.6
16.0
21.3
26.6
31.9
37.2
42.6
47.9
53.2
58.5
63.8
69.1
74.5
79.8
85.1
90.4
95.7
100.0

Vol. %
DOWCAL
10
0.0
4.7
9.5
14.5
19.3
24.4
29.5
34.7
39.9
45.2
50.6
56.1
61.5
66.8
72.7
78.3
83.9
89.7
95.4
100.0

Freezing
Point
C
(F)
0
-1
-3
-5
-8
-11
-14
-18
-22
-28
-34
-41
-48

-47
-37
-30
-19

(32.0)
(29.4)
(26.2)
(22.2)
(17.9)
(12.7)
(6.7)
(-0.2)
(-8.1)
(-17.5)
(-28.9)
(-42.0)
(-54.9)
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(-52.2)
(-34.5)
(-21.6)
(-3.0)

Boiling Point
C @ 1.013 bar
(F @ 760 mmHg)
100
101
101
102
103
104
105
107
108
109
111
113
116
119
122
125
129
134
146
168

(212)
(213)
(213)
(215)
(216)
(218)
(220)
(221)
(222)
(224)
(225)
(227)
(230)
(235)
(242)
(248)
(255)
(273)
(285)
(317)

Refractive
Index
20C (68F)
1.333
1.338
1.343
1.349
1.354
1.360
1.365
1.371
1.377
1.382
1.388
1.394
1.400
1.405
1.410
1.415
1.420
1.424
1.429
1.433

Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications.

Freezing points are below -50C (-60F).
NOTE: Generally, for an extended margin of protection, you should select a temperature in this table that is at least 3C (5F) lower than the expected lowest ambient
temperature. Inhibitor levels should be adjusted for solutions of less than 30% glycol. Contact Dow for information on specific cases or further assistance.
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DOWCAL 10
Inhibited Ethylene Glycol-based
Heat Transfer Fluid
Saturation Properties of DOWCAL 10 Fluid at 30%
Ethylene Glycol Concentration by Volume

Typical Properties of
DOWCAL 10 Fluid
DOWCAL 10
Heat Transfer Fluid
Composition (% by weight)
Ethylene Glycol
Inhibitors & Water
Color
Specific Gravity
15/15C (60/60F)
pH of Solution
(50% glycol)
Reserve Alkalinity (min.)
Typical

94
6
Pale Yellow
1.125 1.135
7.6 8.2
10.0 ml

properties, not to be construed as specifications.

Complete sales specifications are available on request.

Temp.
C
(F)
0
(32)
25
(77)
50 (122)
100 (212)
150 (302)
170

Specific
Heat
kJ/(kg) (K)
3.62
3.69
3.75
3.89
4.03

(338)

4.09

Density
kg/m3
1,051
1,042
1,031
999
955

Thermal
Conductivity
W/mK
0.437
0.467
0.491
0.514
0.507

934

0.495

Viscosity
mPa.s
3.82
1.81
1.03
0.47
0.28
0.23

Saturation Properties of DOWCAL 10 Fluid at 40%

Ethylene Glycol Concentration by Volume
Temp.
C
(F)
0
(32)
25
(77)
50
(122)
100
(212)
150
(302)
170

Specific
Heat
kJ/(kg) (K)
3.44
3.52
3.60
3.77
3.93

Density
kg/m3
1,065
1,056
1,044
1,011
965

Thermal
Conductivity
W/mK
0.404
0.430
0.449
0.469
0.464

3.99

944

0.455

(338)

Viscosity
mPa.s
5.41
2.38
1.31
0.56
0.31
0.25

Saturation Properties of DOWCAL 10 Fluid at 50%

Ethylene Glycol Concentration by Volume
Temp.
C
(F)
0
25
50
100
150
170

Specific
Heat
kJ/(kg) (K)

(32)
(77)
(122)
(212)
(302)
(338)

3.25
3.35
3.44
3.63
3.82
3.89

Density
kg/m3

Thermal
Conductivity
W/mK

1,078
1,069
1,056
1,022
975
952

0.374
0.396
0.412
0.430
0.426
0.419

Viscosity
mPa.s
7.21
3.11
1.68
0.68
0.35
0.28

For further information, call...

In the United States and Canada: 1-800-447-4369 FAX: 1-989-832-1465
In Europe: +32 3 450 2240 FAX: +32 3 450 2815
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www.dowcal.com
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Published November 2001

Printed in U.S.A.

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NA/LA/Pacific: Form No. 180-01329-1101 AMS

Europe: CH-153-314-E-1101