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Paratherm MR
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H e a t Tr a n s f e r F l u i d MR

Low-Temperature Start-Up • Heat/Cool ENGINEERING BULLETIN MR 817

The ParathermTM MR heat transfer fluid is a

Typical Properties*
food grade, aliphatic-hydrocarbon based heat
transfer fluid formulated for use in closed- Chemical Name Linear Alkene
Appearance Water White Liquid
loop liquid-phase heat transfer systems to
Odor Slight Odor
550°F in fired heaters, and to 580°F in Maximum Recommended Film Temperature 600˚F/316˚C
full-convection heaters and electric Maximum Recommended Operating Temperature - Fired Heaters 550˚F/288˚C
immersion units. Maximum Recommended Operating Temperature - All Others 580˚F/304˚C
Applications include: Minimum Operating Temperature 20 cPs (20 mPa-s) 38˚F/3˚C
Minimum Start-up Temperature 300 cPs (300 mPa-s) -37˚F/-38˚C
n Chemical batch reactors
Viscosity cSt: 40˚C (104˚F) 5.5
n Food processing 100˚C (212˚F) 2.0
n Multiple-loop continuous 288˚C (550˚F) 0.34
chemical processing Density at 60˚F/15.5˚C lb/gal (kg/m3) 6.7 (804)
Flash Point Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (D93) >300˚F/149˚C
n Plastic processing Boiling Point (14.7 psia/101 kPa) >650˚F/343˚C
Vapor Pressure @ maximum operating temperature psia (kPa) 8.4 (61)
Lower Viscosity Offers True % Volume expansion over recommended operating 4.4 (7.9)
Cooling Versus Mineral Oils temperature per 100˚F (˚C)
Even the lowest viscosity mineral oils can’t Average Molecular Weight 300
Heat of Combustion (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) 20,000 (46,300)
efficiently cool equipment or product down to
Heat of Vaporization (approximate) BTU/lb (kJ/kg) 115 (266)
ambient temperature because the viscosity is
too high. Low viscosity Paratherm MR can * These are typical laboratory values, and are not guaranteed for all samples
achieve 45°F when cooled with chilled water
or can achieve an 8°F temperature differential
few fluids that are so incompatible that 10- Fluid Analysis
with tower water.
15% residue will affect the new Paratherm. If The fluid in new systems should be tested
Fluid Storage you have any questions, contact us. within the 9 to 12 months of start-up. New
Drums should be stored inside to prevent fluid in existing systems should be tested
Charging New Systems
water from getting into the heat transfer within the first month of operation to establish
Unless required for product-quality reasons,
fluid. If sealed drums must be left outdoors, a baseline for future testing.
new systems do not need to be cleaned before
they should be stored on their sides. While
Paratherm is charged. The amount of chemical
unopened totes are weatherproof, they should
coatings, oils, and other manufacturing
not be stacked if left outdoors. If the fluid
residues are usually not enough to affect the
is to be stored outside below its minimum
fluid life. All that is necessary is to install a
pumpable temperature, the containers should
Y-strainer with a minimum 60-mesh screen A Division of Lubrizol
be moved indoors to warm up before charging
upstream of the pump to catch any metal or
the fluid into the system. 2009 Renaissance Boulevard
welding residue. The screen can be removed
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Replacing Existing Fluid once the system has been cycled twice
Ph: +1 610-941-4900 n Fx: +1 610-941-9191
In many cases, changing fluid involves a through its operating temperature. +1 800-222-3611
straight- forward drain and fill. There are very E-mail: info@paratherm.com
Web: www.paratherm.com

Visit http://paracalc.paratherm.com for detailed properties in a choice of temperature increments.

Note: The information and recommendations in this literature are made in good faith and are believed to be correct as of the below date. You, the user or specifier, should independently
determine the suitability and fitness of Paratherm heat transfer fluids for use in your specific application. We warrant that the fluids conform to the specifications in Paratherm literature.
Because our assistance is furnished without charge, and because we have no control over the fluid’s end use or the conditions under which it will be used, we make no other warranties—
expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose (recommendations in this bulletin are not intended nor should be construed as
approval to infringe on any existing patent). The user’s exclusive remedy, and Paratherm’s sole liability is limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of any product proven to
be otherwise than as warranted. Paratherm will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind.

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