Why Arctic Assist 50/50
Industrial and research buyers select Arctic Assist 50/50 Laboratory Grade when operations demand an exact 50 percent concentration with moderate organic solvent solubility and a confirmed flash point of 62. Supplying a pre-mixed liquid eliminates the variables introduced by on-site water blending, ensuring a locked point on the freeze protection curve that remains consistent across closed-loop systems. Because it arrives as a pre-diluted, low-viscosity fluid, facilities avoid the calculation errors that can compromise thermal efficiency or damage sensitive equipment during extreme temperature swings. The highly visible pink dyed liquid provides an immediate visual confirmation of fluid levels, system integrity, and active flow within complex piping networks. Based on the C12H26 molecular formula (CAS 64742-47-8), this laboratory-grade specification guarantees strict adherence to analytical parameters required by highly regulated testing environments.
System engineers must evaluate fluid chemistry to determine the exact need for inhibited or uninhibited closed-loop protection. While inhibited fluids contain added corrosion deterrents for long-term multi-metal protection, this specific uninhibited formulation provides a pure baseline fluid free of heavy additives, making it highly applicable for targeted environmental research where additive interference must be avoided.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in specialized industrial heat transfer loops where the exact 50 percent concentration aligns precisely with the targeted freeze protection curve and operational thermal requirements.
- Commonly applied in environmental laboratory settings that require a stable C12H26 formulation with a specific flash point of 62 for calibrating flow meters and verifying diagnostic instrumentation.
- Commonly applied in research testing rigs where a low-viscosity, pink dyed liquid is necessary to trace fluid dynamics, monitor circulation rates, and quickly identify microscopic leaks at system joints.
- Commonly applied in heavy-duty automotive shop testing apparatuses that require an uninhibited, strictly non-commercially suitable industrial liquid to simulate thermal exchange without introducing complex corrosion inhibitors that might skew analytical results.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your facility requires a customized fluid ratio to achieve a specific, deeper freeze protection curve than a 50 percent mix provides, you should source the 100 percent concentration of Arctic Assist for precise on-site dilution.
- If the operational environment demands active multi-metal corrosion protection in a mixed-metal closed loop over an extended timeline, you will need to specify a heavily inhibited version of Arctic Assist rather than this baseline uninhibited formula.
- If the application involves any proximity to food processing, beverage production, or pharmaceutical lines, you must bypass this toxic laboratory specification entirely and select a verified USP-grade fluid designated explicitly for potential incidental food contact.
| Molecular Weight |
170.33 |
| Formula |
C12H26 |
| Assay |
50% |
| Grade |
Technical |
| Flash Point |
62°C (143.6°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Moderate organic solvent solubility |
| Appearance |
pink dyed liquid, low viscosity |
| Melting Point |
-9°C (15.8°F) |
| Boiling Point |
165°C (329°F) |
| Specific Gravity |
1.045 |
| Industry |
Industrial & Manufacturing, Lab & Research, Water & Environmental |