Technical Information

TI/ES 1425 e December 1998

Glysantin G 30

Supersedes edition of September 1996

= Registered trademark of BASF Aktiengesellschaft

Glysantin G 30 is a nitrite-, amine-, phosphate-, silicate-, borate-free coolant based on ethylene glycol, which must be diluted with water before use.

Properties

Glysantin G 30 gives outstanding protection against frost, corrosion and overheating in all modern engines, but especially highly loaded aluminium engines. It effectively protects against corrosion and deposits in the cooling system with its vital parts, the coolant channels in the block and cylinder head, the radiator, the water pump and the heater. Glysantin G 30 is approved by Volkswagen for all engine coolant applications. Glysantin G 30 remains effective for a long time, so that the first coolant change can typically be done after not less than four years. Follow the vehicle manufacturers recommendations. Glysantin G 30 is miscible and compatible with previous silicate containing coolants meeting VW standard TL774B or C such as for example Glysantin G 48, Glysantin Protect plus or VW Coolant G 11.

Miscibility

Since the special advantages of Glysantin G 30 such as improved protection for Aluminium and longer change intervals will only be achieved using pure Glysantin G 30, mixing with other coolants should be done only in exceptional circumstances. Glysantin G 30 should be diluted 1 : 1 by volume with water* before filling into the cooling system.

* For preparation of the coolant use clean, not overly hard water. Waste water from mining, sea water, brackish water, brine, industrial waste water are all unsuitable. The analysis of the water should not exceed the following limits: Water hardness Chloride content Sulphate content 0 to 25Clark (0 3.6 mmol/l) max. 100 ppm max. 100 ppm

Should the analysis of the water exceed the approved limits, then it has to be suitably treated, for example by mixing with pure, distilled or deionised water. Excessive chloride or sulphate levels can be corrected in this way.

Specialty Chemicals

Glysantin G 30

Chemical nature Appearance Properties

Monoethylene glycol with inhibitors Clear liquid, without solid contaminants. Density at 20C Viscosity at 20C Refraction at 20C Boiling point Flash point pH value Reserve alkalinity M/10 HCI Ash content Water content 1.122 1.125 g/cm 3 22 26 mm 2/s 1.432 1.436 > 160C > 120C 8.2 9.0 8.5 11 ml max. 2 % max. 3 % in all proportions no precipitation VW TL 774 D no separation VW-PV 1426 no separation DIN 51757 procedure 4 DIN 51562 DIN 51423 ASTM D 1120 DIN ISO 2592 ASTM D 1287 ASTM D 1121 ASTM D 1119 DIN 51777

Solubility

Miscibility with water Miscibility with hard water

Stability

Inhibitor stability after 168 h Hard water stability after 10 days

Technical data for Glysantin G 30 water mixtures Frost Protection of Glysantin G 30 0 10 Temperature, C 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Concentration, volume % The values of frost protection are calculated according to the arithmetical means arising from freezing point and pour point. Freezing Point, acc. ASTM D 1177 Frost Protection Pour Point, acc. DIN 51583

Viscosity

DIN 51562 at 0 C at 20 C at 80 C 50 % in water 33 % in water 50 % in water 33 % in water 50 % in water 33 % in water 8 10 mm 2/s 5 16 mm 2/s 3 15 mm 2/s 2 13 mm 2/s 0.9 1.1 mm 2/s 0.6 0.8 mm 2/s max. 50 ml/1 3 s

Foaming tendency Rubber swelling

ASTM D 1881

with commonly used SBR and EPDM qualities 80 C/168 h 50 % in water 0 3% similar to pure water

Corrosion tests
Glassware test ASTM D 1384 Metal or alloy copper solder brass steel cast iron cast aluminium Simulated service corrosion test ASTM D 2570 Metal or alloy copper solder brass steel cast iron cast aluminium Cavitation erosion Corrosion test ASTM D 2809 evaluation Al water pump Heat transfer test ASTM D 4340 typical weight change in mg/cm 2/week G AlSi6Cu4: Polarisation resistance NF R 15-602-9 limit Aluminium: 1.2 * 10 6 *cm 2 > 10 6 *cm 2 0.3 limit ASTM D 3306 max. 1.0 9 limit ASTM D 3306 min. 8 typical weight loss in mg per coupon 2.8 1.7 1.4 0.3 + 3.0 3.3 limit ASTM D 3306 max. max. max. max. max. max. 20 60 20 20 20 60 typical weight loss in mg per coupon 0.8 1.2 0.9 + 0.1 + 1.3 4.0 limit ASTM D 3306 max. max. max. max. max. max. 10 30 10 10 10 30

Quality control

The data given here are typical data at the time of preparation of this data sheet. They do not represent a product specification. Specified values are contained in a special Product Specification. Glysantin G 30 is stable for at least 2 years if stored in airtight containers. Because of corrosion galvanised containers should not be used. A safety data sheet according to EC regulations 91.155 is available. The usual precautions for handling chemicals must be observed. In particular the place of work must be well ventilated, the skin protected and safety glasses worn at all times. Avoid contact with the skin.

Storage Stability Safety data sheets Handling and protective measures

Note

The information submitted in this publication is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

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