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ESSELTHERM 45-F Food Grade Heat Transfer Fluid (450°F)

ESSELTHERM 45-F Food Grade Heat Transfer Fluid (450°F)

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A food-grade thermal fluid rated to 233°C (450°F) for heating and cooling duty in food and beverage plants. NSF HT1 registered, Kosher certified and compliant with FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for incidental food contact, with pumpability down to -45°C (-49°F).

Used in food processing lines, fryers and ovens with indirect heating, chocolate and confectionery tempering, beverage pasteurization and cooling, and pharmaceutical process heating.

Available to order from SDI Chemicals. Technical data sheet, SDS and compliance documentation are provided on request; freight and lead time are quoted to your destination, with flexible order quantities. Request a quote with your system volume and delivery ZIP.

Key features

  • Food grade: NSF HT1 registered, Kosher certified, FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 compliant
  • Maximum operating temperature 233°C (450°F)
  • Pumpable at temperatures as low as -45°C (-49°F)
  • Designed for efficient heating and cooling applications
  • Superior oxidation resistance for extended service life

Specifications

Temperature ratings

Max bulk / use temperature 450°F
Max film temperature 490°F
Pour point, ASTM D445 -49°F

Safety data

Flash point, ASTM D92 302°F
Fire point, ASTM D92 327°F
Autoignition, ASTM E-659-78 625°F

Thermal properties

Thermal expansion coefficient 0.0564 %/°F
Thermal conductivity, -30°F / 0°F / 100°F 0.079 / 0.078 / 0.076 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Heat capacity, -30°F / 0°F / 100°F 0.49 / 0.504 / 0.549 BTU/lb·°F

Physical properties

Viscosity, ASTM D445, 40°F / 100°F 33.02 / 8.92 cSt
Density, ASTM D1298, -30°F / 0°F / 100°F 54.3 / 53.6 / 51.4 lb/ft³
Vapor pressure, ASTM D2879, -30°F to 100°F 0 psia
Distillation range, ASTM D2887, 10% / 90% 505°F / 947°F
Molecular weight 372
  • Brand: ESSELTHERM (distributed by SDI Chemicals)
  • Product code: ESSELTHERM 45-F
  • Grade: Food grade (NSF HT1 registered, FDA 21 CFR 178.3570)
  • Pack size: drums and totes standard; pails and bulk tankers quoted on request
  • Documentation: TDS / SDS available on request
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