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Heat Transfer Fluid for Food & Beverage Industries

Propylene glycol is practically tasteless clear & colorless liquid used as antifreeze agent, heat transfer fluid, and industrial coolant in food & beverage industries where contamination with food is possible, de-icing solutions etc. Propylene glycol is generally regarded as safe for use in food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors. Propylene Glycol is an organic compound having molecular formula as HOCH2CH(OH)-CH3. Propylene Glycol is widely used as antifreeze for food grade applications. Chiller Circuit Glycol Brine is used for lowering the freezing point and enhancing the heat transfer efficiency. Features: It is actually a multi-variant chemical compound. With the combination of its various unique features & properties, it fulfills various different roles in different situations. The list consists of:serves as a solvent connects and stabilizes insoluble fluids (emulsifier) helps to bind and transport other substances (excipient) holds and dissolves active ingredients equally in a medium attracts/holds water/moisture (hygroscopic) reduces the freezing point increases the boiling point offers outstanding stability with high flash and boiling points Nature: Propylene glycol - in an industrial cooling and heating process terminology is referred as industrial heat transfer fluid (HTF) or the common fluid that is used in large installations for transporting heat from one place to another. Chiller Circuit Glycol Brine is used for lowering the freezing point and enhancing the heat transfer efficiency.

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Chemical Background: Propylene Glycol based Heat Transfer Fluid is commonly known as Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Propane-di-ol, 1,2-Di-hydroxy-propane, 2-Hydroxy-propanol, Poly-propylene Glycol, Poly Propylene Glycol, -propylene glycol, methyl ethyl glycol, methyl ethylene glycol, PG etc. Glycol turning Red. What does this indicate? Due to extensive corrosion in the system, the rust in the system metal makes the glycol turn reddish in color. At this point the glycol is fouled with iron contaminants that increase the glycol degradation rate. It is important to add corrosion inhibitor to the glycol system to avoid such degradation of glycol. Application Areas: Beverages & Juices, Breweries & Distilleries, Packaged Food Freezing, Canneries & Preservers, Fish Processing Units, Pharmaceutical & Bulk Drugs, Poultry Processing Industry, Thermal Storage System, Heating and Cooling Systems, Snow Melting and Refrigeration, Ice Skating Rinks, Vegetable Oil Industry, Ice Manufacturer, Cold Storage Systems etc. Product Physio-Chemical Data: Form and Appearance - Clear, colorless liquid Assay as Propylene Glycol - 99.8% Specific Gravity - 1.04 (approx.) Molecular Wt. - 76.0548 gm/mol Solubility in Water - 100%

Usage: As a cooling agent for beer and wine glycol jacketed fermentation tanks As a nontoxic antifreeze for winterizing drinking water systems, and in applications where the used antifreeze eventually will be drained into the soil, water, or a septic system As a less-toxic antifreeze in solar water heating systems As a coolant in liquid cooling systems To de-ice aircraft As a lubricant in air conditioning compressors As a humectants food additive

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Storage Protocols: The storage temperature of PG is not critical, in that there will be no hazardous conditions created by storage of this product at any ambiance temperature likely to be encountered. It should be noted however for product quality reasons the storage temperature should not go above 40C. At below freezing temperatures the product viscosity might become too high for transfer from the storage containers with the pumps available. PG is a stable chemical and is not expected to deteriorate significantly with time provided if it is stored as indicated. As a good industrial practice, it is however recommended that it should not be stored for periods longer than 6 months. Bulk tanks should be of HDPE, non-rusted stainless steel or mild steel. Hoses should be of polypropylene or SS. Drums should be stored in dry conditions away from sources of direct heat, preferable in the unopened original containers. Opened drums must be re-closed tightly immediately after drawing out material.