Introduction to Newly Synthesized High Performance Capacitor Fluid

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CHEMICAL TEXAS INC.

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Advantages of SAS-40E Physical Properties Typical Properties Chemical Compositions and Physical Properties Low Molecular Weight Compounds V-T characteristics Partial Discharge Inception Voltage Hydrogen Absorption Low Viscosity Viscosity Degassing Rate Compatibility Toxicological and Ecological Properties

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Profile of Nisseki Chemical Texas Inc.

Nisseki Chemical Texas Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Petrochemicals Company Ltd. which is the petrochemical division of the Nippon Oil Group in Japan. Nisseki Chemical Texas Inc. has a manufacturing plant in Pasadena Texas. It's major products include a high voltage electrical capacitor fluid (Trade name SAS-40E) and a special solvent for carbon less copy paper (Trade name SAS-310).

ADVANTAGES OF SAS-40E
SAS-40E is NISSEKI second generation synthesized high performance capacitor fluid with unique advantages over conventional fluids. Processing is carefully designed to provide products with low molecular weight compounds, low crystallization point, narrow boiling range and be organic chloride free. Low Molecular Aromatic Compounds With the composition of low molecular weight aromatic compounds, SAS-40E has the highest characteristics of hydrogen gas absorption and partial discharge. Compared with conventional fluids, SAS-40E has a narrower boiling range and faster evaporation rate. These combined characteristics provide faster drying time of the inner wall of the vessel under vacuum. Low Viscosity Due to the low viscosity of SAS-40E, temperature of the impregnation and the degassing process can be lowered to near ambient temperatures. To avoid the increasing of pressure during the degassing, keep temperature of the oil at 15C to 40C (60F to 105 D during the impregnation and the clay treatment. F) Low Crystallization Point Low crystallization point imparts superior performance of the capacitor under a cold condition similar to -50C. Chloride Free Because the catalyst and the raw materials are chloride free, SAS-40E is chloride free. Compatibility with Conventional Fluids No problem is known to occur as to contamination of a very small quantity of the previous fluid in switching to SAS40E. Intentional mixing of SAS-40E with other fluids is discouraged due to reducing the advantages of SAS-40E as stated above. VORTEILE VON SAS40E Die von NISSEKI entwickelte synthetische Hochleistungs-KondensatorflOssigkeit SAS-40E der zweiten Entwicklungsphase bietet einzigartige Vorteile gegenOber Oblicher zur Verwendung kommender FIOssigkeiten. Der BearbeitungsprozeB wurde sorgfaltig gewahlt, um Produkte herzustellen, die Verbindungen eines kleinen Molekulargewichts enthalten, eine kleine Viskositat, tiefen Kristallisationspunkt und engen Siedebereich aufweisen und kein organisches Chlorid enthalten. Aromatische Verbindungen mit kleinem Molekulargewicht Aufgrund der Zusammensetzung der aromatischen Verbindungen mit kleinem Molekulargewicht besitzt SAS-40E die besten Charakteristiken hinsichtlich Wasserstoffgasaufnahme und TeilabfluB. 1m Vergleich mit Oblichen FIOssigkeiten besitzt SAS-40E einen engeren Siedebereich und eine schnellere Verdampfungsrate. Diese kombinierten Charakteristiken bieten eine kOrzere Trocknungsperiode fUr die Innenwand eines sich im Vakuum befindlichen Behalters. Kleine Viskositat Wegen der kleinen Viskositat der FIOssigkeit SAS-40E kann die Temperatur der Impragnierungs- und Gasabscheidungsprozesse fast auf die Umgebungstemperatur abgesenkt werden. Um wa.hrend des Gasabschlidungsprozesses eine Druckerh6hung zu vermeiden, soli die fUr die Impragnierung und Tonbehandlung gewahlle Ollemperatur zwischen 15C und 40C (60 of und 105F) variieren. Tiefer Kristallisationspunkt Mit dem tiefen Kristallisationspunkt wird fOr den Kondensator eine Oberlegene Leistung unter kalten Betriebsbedingungen wie Temperaturen von -50 DC erzielt. Kein Chlorid Weil sowohl der Katalysator als auch die Rohmaterialien chloridfrei sind, ist natOrlich auch die FIOssigkeit SAS-40E chloridfrei. Kompatibilitat mit Liblichen FlUssigkeiten Eine Kontamination der neu verwendeten FIOssigkeit SAS-40E durch eine kleine Menge der vorher verwendeten FIOssigkeit wird keine Probleme verursachen. Ein absichlliches Mischen von SAS-40E mit anderen FIOssigkeiten wird jedoch nicht empfohlen, weil das eine Verminderung der oben beschriebenen Vorteile der FIOssigkeit SAS-40E zur Foige haben wOrde.

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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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Chemical Composition Benzyltoluene Diphenylethane Diphenylmethane Light ends (C12-) Heavy ends (C15+) Impurities Total chlorine Water Peroxide PCB Physical Properties Color Specific gravity, @15/4 C Acidity Viscosity, @40C Pour point Fire Point, COC Flash Point, COC Electric Properties Dielectric constant, @100C Dielectric strength Volume. resistivity, @1 OOC Power factor, @100C

Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt%

59 39 1.3 0.05 0.7

GLC

ppm ppm ppm ppm

<1 60 <3 <0.1

UOP 779 D 1533 D 3703 D 4059

APHA g/ml mg KOH/gr cst C C C

20 0.997 0.002 2.6 <-65 147 138

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION & PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

SAS-40 was specifically designed for a high-voltage capacitor. It consists of selective components which have desirable properties as a capacitor fluid.

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Dlbenzyltoluene + other 3 rings

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V-T CHARACTERISTICS
Model capacitor: Non induction capacitor Capacitance: 0.26 ~F after impregnation Electrode: Alminum, 7 ~m Distance of electrode: 10mm Dielectric material: Polypropylene, Thickness 13~lm Condition of Test: Increase the voltage by 10 Vh,m per day from 50Vhlm.

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PARTIAL DISCHARGE BEHAVIOR

Used the same model capacitor and tested by the same condition as V-t characteristics.

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KINEMATIC VISCOSITY
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DEGASSING PERFORMANCE

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COMPATIBILITIES WITH METALS AND RUBBERS

Test Method
Materials having a specific surface area are dipped into 300 ml of a degassed oil at 80C for 96 hours under nitrogen seal.

Metals
Sample surface area: 16 square cm

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Loss Factor %,80C 0.020 0.021 0.034 0.048 0.029 0.064 0.034 0.028 0.024 0.023 0.032

Vol. Resistivity x 1 E+14, O-c rn , 8,crg, 16 10 6.2 6.0 7.0 3.3 6.0 6.3 13 7.2 6.8

Fresh oil Blank Test Aluminum Copper Lead (Pb) Silver Solder (Sn:Pb=50:50) Steel Plate Steel Plate (Percalized) Tin (Sn) Zinc

As long as the oil does not contain dissolved oxygen and/or oxidized material, the above metals do not affect on the losses of the oil. If oxygen or oxigenated substances are contained, silver, lead and copper may cause an increase of losses. The order of the strength is: silver>lead>copper.

Rubbers
Sample surface area: 25 square cm Oil Material Loss Factor Vol. Resistivity %,80C x 1 E+14, O-em, 80C 0.020 1.47 0.047 47.0 38.6 0.008 0.144 0.019 12.5 16.4 16 0.9 10 0.0012 0.0020 15 0.5 7.0 0.0025 0.009 Weight Increase,
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SAS-40E Fresh oil Viton Silicon NBR CR PXE Fresh oil Viton Silicon NBR CR

3.5 8.5 80.6 160

2.3 8.9 49.7 135

Practically, Viton and Silicon can be used as an elastomer. Viton is a recommendable material for o-ring type gasket and both for flat face gasket. The above are examples obtained on the materials we have had. These compatibility tests should be tested on your own materials to be used.

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TOXICOLOGICAL & ECOLOGICAL DATA ON SAS40E

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Acute Oral

OECD-401

Rat, LD50, male: 2726 mg/kg (14 days) Rat, LD50, female: 2180 mg/kg (14 days) Rat, 28 days, no observed effect level: 50 mg/kg Rat, LD50 male & female: Greater than 2000 mg/kg Rabbit: moderate irritant (Irritancy=3.2) Guinea pig, Buehler: Non sensitizing Minimal irritant (Cular irritancy = 8.0) Ames test: Negative In vivo mouse micro-nucleus test: Negative Immobilization, EC50: 24 hrs: 0.53 mg/liter 48 hrs: 0.32 mg/liter Brachydanio rerio, LC50, 96 hrs: 8.4 mg/liter BOD%: 46.9%/28 days, 63.2%/45 days

Subacute Oral

OECD-407

SPL

Acute Dermal

OECD-402

SPL

Acute Dermal Irritation Skin Sensitization Acute Eye Irritation Mutagenecity

OECD-404

SPL

OECD-406

SPL

OECD-405

SPL

OECD-471 OECD-474

SPL HRC

Acute Toxicity to Daphnia

OECD-202

SPL

Acute Toxicity to Fish Biodegradability

OECD-203

FHI

OECD-301 C

FHI

SPL HRC FHI

Safe Pharm Laboratories Ltd., U.K. Huntington Research Centre, U.K. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

PRECAUTIONS
To prevent skin irritation or dermatitis, avoid prolonged or repeated contact of liquid with skin. If liquid contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with fresh water until the irritation subsides. The appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet should be consulted for additional health and safety information.

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CHEMICAL TEXAS INC.
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