High Efficiency Non Toxic Heat Transfer Fluid with Antifreeze Function. Based on Ethylene Glycol blended with patented DeTox™ additive and ASTM D1384 proven Corrosion, Scale and Biological Inhibitors.
Thermox DTX has been especially formulated for use in Geothermal and Air Source heating systems, to exploit the advantages Ethylene Glycol has over Propylene Glycol - whilst delivering a non toxic solution. Specifically;
- More efficient heat transfer.
- Easier to pump, especially at low temperatures.
- Less volume for the same freeze protection.
- Cheaper per litre.
Thermox DTX is miscible with water in all proportions and can protect Geothermal and Air Source systems down to -50°C depending on concentration.
Although based on Ethylene Glycol, Thermox DTX has been tested and classified as Non Toxic by an EPA certified laboratory. Previously Propylene Glycol was the only non toxic glycol available, that is no longer the case. Hydratech in alliance with Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. have developed and patented the DeTox® additive. DeTox® prevents Ethylene Glycol from being metabolised (during digestion) into toxic by-products, which cause kidney failure, blindness and death. Tests carried out on Thermox DTX confirmed the toxicity was "so low that it was impossible to determine an LD50 value".
The DeTox® additive has very little effect on heat transfer or antifreeze performance. In fact similar volumes of Thermox DTX or Ethylene Glycol are required to achieve a specific freeze protection.
Thermox DTX has improved heat transfer characteristics. Including lower Dynamic Viscosity and higher Thermal Conductivity. For detailed comparison please refer to the Fluid Performance Chart - available upon request.
Thermox DTX contains synergistic corrosion inhibitors to protect metals commonly found in such systems. It has been independently tested and found to meet BS6580 and ASTM D1384 corrosion standards. Thermox DTX also contains scale and biological inhibitors to help prevent fouling – thus promoting long operational life and high thermal efficiency.
Frost Protection °C v/v of Thermox DTX Refractive Index
-10 22% 1.356
-15 28% 1.362
-20 33% 1.367
-25 38% 1.372
-30 42% 1.376
-35 46% 1.380
