Coolex L Product Description
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Coolex® L
Heat transfer fluid for applications in the food or pharmaceutival industry, based on 1,2-propylene glycol (MPG), offering protection against frost and corrosion in technical systems.
Brief description
  • Green colored
  • Corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentrate to be diluted with water
  • Permanent usage temperature: approx. -25 to +150 °C
  • Nitrite-, nitrate-, amine-, silicate-, borate-, phosphate- and heavy metal free
  • Non-toxic corrosion inhibitors
  • Minimum use concentration: 25% v/v
  • Free of CMR substances (cancerogene, mutagene, reprotoxic), e.g. borate
  • Suitable for food-related and pharmaceutical applications
  • Water hazard class: WGK 1 (slightly water polluting)
  • Readily biodegradable and environmentally friendly
  • Long-living product (OAT product; organic acid technology)
  • Non-regulated according to ADR/GGVE/GGVSEB
Product description
Coolex® L is a green colored corrosion inhibitor and antifreeze concentrate based on 1,2-propylene glycol. It protects the circuits in technical systems – even in mixed installations – against frost and corrosion. The heat transfer fluid is formulated free of CMR substances as well as nitrite, nitrate, amine, silicate, borate and phosphate. Additionally, it prevents the circuit from scaling.
Coolex® L is universally applicable in the food and pharmaceutical industry, such as:
- Heating and cooling systems in breweries and/or pharmaceutical industry
- Heat pumps
- Geothermal systens
- Solar panels
- Heat recovery systems
- Air conditioners
Etc.

The corrosion inhibitors in Coolex® L protect the whole heating or cooling circuit sustainably from corrosion.
Physical parameters
Parameter Unit Value Standard
Density (20 °C) g/cm³ approx. 1.041 DIN 51757
Refractive index nD20 --- approx. 1.433 DIN 51423
pH value 1: 2 in water --- approx. 8.0 DIN 51369
Reserve alkalinity ml 0.1 M HCl approx. 4.5 ASTM D 1121
Boiling point (1.013 mbar) °C approx. 155 ASTM D 1120
Kinematic viscosity (20 °C) mm²/s approx. 61.9 DIN 51562-1
Specific heat (20 °C) kJ / (kg*K) approx. 2.54 --- (calculated)
Thermal conductivity (20 °C) W/(m*K) approx. 0.21 --- (calculated)
Specific electrical conductivity (25 °C), 1: 2 in water uS/cm approx. 1,600 DIN EN 27888
Corrosion protection
The inhibitor system in Coolex® L protects all commonly used metals in technical systems effectively and sustainably from corrosion.
The following table shows the corrosion performance (weight loss in g/m²) according to ASTM D 1384¹.
Material Coolex® L 25 % v/v Coolex® L 33 % v/v Pure MEG² without inhibitors 33 % v/v ASTM Limit at 33 % v/v
Copper -0.1 -0.1 -2.5 -3.6
Soft solder -0.3 -0.1 -140 -10.9
Brass -0.2 -0.2 -7.0 -3.6
Steel -0.3 -0.1 -158 -3.6
Cast iron ±0 -0.1 -265 -3.3
Cast aluminium -1.1 -0.5 -18 -10.0
¹ Modified ASTM D 1384 test: Instead of using the standard ASTM concentration of 33 % v/v, the usage concentration was reduced to the minimum of only 25 % v/v. The reduced concentration intensifies the standard significantly.
The analyses were executed by an independent, certified and accredited laboratory.
The abbreviation „ASTM“ stands for „American Society for Testing and Materials".
² For comparison.
³ The limits for the maximum acceptable weight changes are given according to the standard ASTM D 3306.
Frost protection and general usage notes
Basically, Coolex® L can be diluted with water in any concentration. Though, the minimum usage concentration of 25 % v/v must not be lowered. The desired frost protection can be adjusted by means of the following table.
Coolex® L should be used as a mixture with water only. 
The minimum usage concentration of Coolex® L is 25 % v/v. This concentration represents a frost protection (= crystallization point) of approx. -10 °C.
Usage concentration and frost protection:
Frost protection
Coolex® L/water mixture Concentration of Coolex® L % m/m Ice floe point (ASTM D 1177) Stock point (DIN ISO 3016) Density [g/cm³]
25 % v/v 25.79 approx. -10 °C approx. -14 °C approx. 1.021
32 % v/v 32.92 approx. -15 °C approx. -20 °C approx. 1.027
35 % v/v 35.96 approx. -18 °C approx. -24 °C approx. 1.029
38 % v/v 38.99 approx. -20 °C approx. -27 °C approx. 1.032
43 % v/v 44.03 approx. -25 °C approx. -33 °C approx. 1.035
50 % v/v 51.05 approx. -32 °C approx. -43 °C approx. 1.039
Mixtures with Coolex® L concentrations above 60 % v/v are not reasonable since the frost protection is decreasing at concentrations higher than 60 % v/v (exceeding the Eutectic Point of the mixture).

The frost resistance of Coolex® L/water mixtures can be determined with an antifreeze tester or a refractometer.
Both instruments can be obtained at Coolex Chemie GmbH – please contact us!
Application fields
Coolex® L/water mixtures are applied mostly in the food or pharmaceutical industry, e.g. heating/cooling circuits in breweries, as a cooling fluid for chemical reactions/processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry or in solar panels. Generally, the heat transfer fluid is universally applicable in all common heating and cooling systems, though, we recommend Coolex® N/water mixtures for any non-food application since they offer in comparison the better physical properties.
Application notes
  • Coolex® L must always be diluted with water homogeneously. Homogeneous Coolex® L/water mixtures do not separate anymore – even after years of application.
  • For diluting Coolex® L only water with a chloride concentration below 100 ppm must be used. Ideally, de-ionized water is used only. Factory-made Coolex® L/water mixtures are made with de-ionized water only – to offer optimal water quality.
  • The minimum usage concentration of Coolex® L/water mixtures is 25 % v/v. This represents a frost resistance (crystallization point) of approx. -10 °C. Due to the danger of bacterial growth and microbial induced corrosion, the minimum usage concentration should not fall short.
  • The frost resistances relating to each specific application can be found in the table „usage concentrations and frost protection“.
  • Since Coolex® L/water mixtures are based on glycol, they show a much lower surface tension than pure water. This may lead to a dissolution of existing rust layers if an old system is topped up with the heat transfer fluid. Thus, old systems should be flushed with water until they are rust-free. In particular cases, sufficient cleaning of the old system by pickling may be necessary. Coolex® L/water mixtures should be filled only in clean systems without rust damages. Please note: Due to their huge surface, fine residues of rust can lead to an early waste of the corrosion inhibitors.
  • Zinc-coated (galvanized) pipes should be avoided in the installation. Glycol/water mixtures dissolve the zinc surface and lead to both elemental zinc and – as a result of its reaction with glycol – zinc glycolates. This does not affect the corrosion performance of Coolex® L since the corrosion inhibitors will protect the steel surface under the zinc layer. However, zinc and/or zinc glycolates may settle at the mechanical seal of the circulating pump and damage it, which may eventually lead to a leakage. In order to get rid of the deposits, a fine filter can be installed and cleaned regularly (e.g. in a bypass). In practice a mesh size of 100 to 150 µm proved to be adequate for this application.
  • Before initial filling of the heating or cooling circuit all parts of the system must be cleaned thoroughly (e.g. flushing). Rust and tinder must be removed.
  • Temporarily emptied systems should be refilled as soon as possible (within a few days) in order to prevent a possible corrosion damage.
  • Because Coolex® L/water mixtures have a much higher viscosity than pure water, the pressure drop in the system pipes must be taken into account. Specific data can be provided at request.
  • Please note: Pure glycol/water mixtures without corrosion inhibitors should not to be used since these fluids are more corrosive than pure water.
Material compatibility
All plastics and elastomers which are compatible with Coolex® L/water mixtures are given in the following table:
Nitrile rubber NBR Polyamide PA (bis ca. 110 °C) ⁵
Olefin rubber EPDM Silicone rubber Si
Natural rubber NO Polypropylene PP
Styrene butadiene rubber SBR (up to approx. 100 °C) ⁵ Fluorocarbon elastomers FKM
Polyethylene (low and high density) LD-PE, HD-PE Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ABS
Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE Polyester resins UP
Polyvinylchloride (hard) PVC, h Polyacetal POM
⁴ All plastics and elastomers have been tested at a temperature of 80 °C. Please also note the manufacturer's instructions for the elastomers.
⁵ Literature values.
Additionally, hemp and PTFE tapes are suitable for pipe thread sealing as well.
Packaging
Standardly, Coolex® L (concentrate) is available in polyethylene containers, steel drums, IBC’s (Intermediate Bulk Containers) and road tankers:
Packaging PE container PE container PE container PE container Steel drum IBC Road tanker
Packing content 10 liters 20 liters 30 liters 60 liters 216 liters 1,000 Liter 23,000 kg
Filling weight Coolex® L (concentrate) 10 kg (ON REQUEST) 20 kg (ON REQUEST) 30 kg 60 kg 220 kg 1,000 kg 10,000 to 23,000 kg
Coolex® L/water mixtures are available in IBCs (1,000 liters) or road tankers (min. 10,000 kg).
Ecology and toxicology
Coolex® L does not contain any toxic inhibitors and has a good biodegradability. According to VwVwS, both Coolex® L concentrate and its corresponding water mixtures are rated as WGK 1 (slightly water polluting).
For more details, please consult the corresponding safety data sheets.
Special/Miscellaneous
  • WGK: Both the concentrate and the corresponding water mixtures of Coolex® L are classified in water hazard class 1 (slightly water polluting). Coolex® L is environmentally friendly and good biodegradable.
  • CMR-free formulation: Coolex® L does not contain any CMR substances (cancerogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic effects).
  • RoHS: The Coolex® L formulation does not contain any substances which are restricted according to EU Directive 2011/65/EU (lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, chrome (VI), polybrominated biphenyl, polybrominated diphenyl ether).
  • • Coolex® L is a modern, long-living heat transfer fluid based on Organic Acid Technology (OAT) with extreme long change intervals.
  • REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals): All substances in Coolex® L are registered or pre-registered according to EC Regulation No. 1907/2006.
  • Coolex® L is also suitable as an additive according to VDI 2035.
Physical data of Coolex® L
Crystallization point [°C] Concentration [% v/v] Concentration [% m/m] Temperature [°C] Density [kg/m³] Kinematic viscosity [mm²/s] Specific heat [kJ/(kg*K)] Cubic expansion coefficient [*10-6/K]
-10 25 25.79 -5 1028 7.5 3.73 238
0 1028 5.8 3.73 269
10 1025 3.6 3.74 328
20 1021 2.4 3.76 383
40 1011 1.4 3.79 483
70 993 0.70 3.84 610
90 980 0.51 3.88 681
-15 32 32.92 -10 1037 15.6 3.59 338
-5 1037 11.3 3.59 367
0 1035 8.2 3.60 396
20 1027 3.3 3.64 501
40 1017 1.7 3.68 593
70 997 0.84 3.75 711
90 983 0.60 3.80 779
-20 38 38.99 -15 1044 27.9 3.45 337
-10 1043 20.0 3.47 365
-5 1042 15.3 3.48 392
0 1040 11.1 3.49 418
10 1036 6.4 3.52 468
20 1032 4.1 3.54 515
40 1020 2.1 3.59 600
70 999 1.0 3.67 709
90 985 0.69 3.73 773
-25 43 44.03 -20 1050 52.5 3.34 311
-15 1049 36.5 3.35 337
-5 1047 18.7 3.38 388
0 1044 14.3 3.40 412
10 1040 7.9 3.43 458
20 1035 4.9 3.46 501
40 1022 2.5 3.52 579
70 1001 0.84 3.61 681
90 986 0.78 3.67 741
-32 50 51.05 -30 1058 179 3.17 267
-25 1058 121 3.18 294
-15 1056 51.0 3.22 344
-5 1053 25.0 3.26 390
0 1050 18.2 3.28 413
10 1045 10.0 3.32 455
20 1039 6.3 3.35 495
40 1025 3.0 3.42 566
70 1003 1.4 3.53 661
90 988 0.91 3.60 718
All values given in the table above are calculated with mathematical formulas which base on experimental data (can be provided on request). Small deviations from the real values are unavoidable.
Coolex® L: Kinematic viscosity [mm²/s]
Diagram, Coolex® L: Frost safety (Ice floe point/Stock point)[° C]
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