TRIM® 229

Cutting and Grinding Fluid Concentrate

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TRIM® 229 is a synthetic coolant concentrate. It delivers maximum chemical rust protection on ferrous materials
with no residual film and at the lowest possible cost. TRIM® 229 is often used in surface grinding where
maximum cooling and minimum foam are desirable. TRIM® 229 is also used in other situations including: water
tables on plasma torches, leak detection dip tanks, abrasive cut off machines and water jet cutting
systems.

ADVANTAGES
• Highly concentrated for very low-cost working solutions
• Will keep grinding wheels clean and the work piece cool
• Rapidly settles fines
• Non-foaming, low mist and low odour working solutions
• Very low residue for easy cleaning
• Good ferrous corrosion inhibition without an oily film
• Rejects tramp oil for easy skimming and cleaning
• Easy recycling or disposal with conventional techniques and equipment

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
• Typical working concentrations are in the 0.5 to 2% range.
• Very effective as an add to other coolant systems to raise pH, increase reserve alkalinity and improve
vapour phase corrosion inhibition.
• Because of its relatively high operating pH this product may not be a good choice in high operator contact
situations.
• 0.5 to 1% is often enough to control oxidation on steels but 1.5 to 2.0% is recommended for cast irons.
• Available in: 20 litre pails and 204 litre drums.
• For additional applications information, please contact Master Chemical Europe.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (TYPICAL DATA)

Form .................................................................. Liquid Flash Point (concentrate) .............121oC (250ºF) (COC)
Colour ............................................................... Amber Typical pH ................................................................. 9.9
Residue .............................. Crystalline-Water Soluble Titration Factor (CGF-1 Titration Kit) ...................... 0.11
Refractometer Factor ........................................... 1.14

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RECOMMENDED METALWORKING CONCENTRATIONS
Light to moderate-duty grinding ................................... 0.5 to2.0%

CONCENTRATION VS. REFRACTIVE READING CONCENTRATION VS. TITRATION

12 3

10 2.5
% TRIM® 229

% TRIM® 229
8 2

6 1.5

4 1
2 0.5
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 4 8 12 16 20 24
REFRACTIVE READING NUM BER OF DROPS - CGF-1 Tit rat io n Kit

% Concentration =Refractive Reading x Refractive Factor % Concentration = No. of drops x Titration Factor
Refractive Factor = 1.14 Titration Factor = 0.11

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
• Using premixed coolant as makeup will substantially improve coolant performance and reduce coolant
concentration purchases. The specific makeup concentration selected for your situation should balance the
water evaporation rate with the coolant carryout rate. Adding makeup coolant at one-tenth to one-quarter of
the desired working concentration will generally maintain the proper concentration in the sump.
• The use of DI or mineral-free water to mix this product will improve sump life, reduce concentrate usage and
reduce carryoff, etc.

HEALTH & SAFETY

See the most recent MSDS which is available from Master Chemical Europe Ltd.

NOTES
• Before using this product on any metals or applications not specifically recommended, consult
Master Chemical Europe. Misapplication may create potential risks of product deterioration, possible
adverse health effects, and corrosion of work materials or the machine tool.
• This product should not be mixed with other metalworking fluids or metalworking fluid additives, as this may
reduce the overall performance of the product as well as result in adverse health effects and damage to the
machine tool and parts. If inadvertent contamination should occur, please contact Master Chemical Europe
for recommended action. For specific product applications, contact Master Chemical Europe.
• This product is normally clear but is available with a water soluble blue dye by ordering TRIM® 229 bd.

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Because conditions of use are beyond our control, no TRIM® is a registered trademark of Master Chemical Corporation
warranty, guarantee or representation is made or intended in © 1998 Master Chemical Corporation
connection with the use of this product.