General Purpose Nontoxic
High Quality Heat Transfer Fluid

MultiTherm IG-2 ® is a Nontoxic High Quality Heat Transfer Fluid for use in closed loop, liquid phase heating systems up to 600°F and in open systems up to 400°F.

MultiTherm IG-2 ® has been successfully used in a variety of chemical process industry, it is used in central hot oil systems for heating all types of process equipment. In asphalt storage facilities, the fluid is used for line tracing and tank heating. In industries laundries MultiTherm IG-2 ® provides higher throughput with a great degree of safety in flat work ironies.

DURABLE

Open Systems
Oxidation and fluid boil-off are major problems when using organic heat transfer fluids in hot open systems. Oxidation produces organic acids, which react and create deposits. The rate of boil-off an oxidation are dependent of the fluid vapor pressure. The higher the vapor pressure, the greater rate of oxidation and fluid boil-off. MultiTherm IG-2 ® has exceptionally low vapor pressure, and as a result its service life is significantly longer under these severe conditions.

Closed Loop Systems
Closed loop, liquid phase heat transfer systems often operate for extended periods of time with little or no problems. However, equipment malfunctions such as circulating pump failures, bypass valve malfunctions, and cracked heater tubes do occur and can put extra stress on the heat transfer fluid. If the fluid has been in service for a period of time, and especially if it has been exposed to air at high temperature, these malfunctions can cause rapid degradation and require immediate replacement to prevent further equipment problems. MultiTherm IG-2 ® is a highly refined product with proven resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown. It can take the stress without requiring premature replacement.

HIGH FLASH POINT

In certain applications, local, state or federal regulations may require that the thermal fluid system operate below the fluid flash point. This can result in the need for greater heat transfer surface area (more expensive equipment) to achieve required heat loads. MultiTherm IG-2 ® has one of the highest flash points of any heat transfer fluid (440°F / 227°C) which provides maximum system efficiency under these conditions.

LOWER COSTS

Reduced Equipment Costs
Incorporating MultiTherm IG-2 ® in a system during the design phase can reduce equipment costs. Its extremely low vapor pressure eliminates the need for pressurized expansion tanks to prevent pump cavitation and can allow specification of less expensive, low pressure piping and process equipment. VOC emissions are not normally a problem with MultiTherm IG-2 ® since system pressures are low and fluid vapor pressure is not significant.

Reduced Maintenance Costs
MultiTherm IG-2 ® is based on a parrafinic oil that coats all system surfaces with a protective fluid film. This film provides outstanding lubricity for moving parts and also helps protect components from corrosion.